Tools Reviews

For a cloud- and web-based tool for tracking projects, tasks, lists, team members, and more, Smartsheet.com offers extensive and flexible features. If you’re considering giving it a try or have […]

Microsoft maintains an important tool for Windows users called the Malicious Software Removal tool. If you’ve been running a Windows system (including Windows 7, Windows 10, and Windows 11) without […]

Like everything else, music has gone digital. Whether you know how to play an instrument or not, you can now create sick beats on your computer. All you need is […]

As any Windows user knows, background apps are the biggest factor slowing down a computer. There are usually dozens of useless applications in a PC that are never used but […]

Have you noticed that your PC is taking longer to start up? Or maybe it’s just not performing as well when you start up resource-intensive programs. Either way, it might […]

How often do you check the weather forecast while you’re using your computer? Why bother with opening the web browser and searching sites like Accuweather or MSN Weather? If you […]

If you use Google services like Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Analytics, Gmail, and others, you could connect and automate those services using Google Apps Script. Think of Google Apps […]

If you’ve ever tried creating an iOS app on a Windows computer, you may have run against the same problem many app developers face – you can’t run Xcode on […]

You’ve got that photo from your vacation, prom, graduation, or wedding that’s great. Except, the background is, well, less than great. If only you could remove that cluttered background from […]

Command Prompt is an indispensable part of Windows. From generating a list of startup programs to finding your WiFi password, there’s a lot you can do with the Command Prompt. […]

Many creative talents choose Apple over Microsoft under the false impression that the drawing apps for Windows aren’t as polished and easy to use. The truth is that Windows isn’t […]

Updating a Windows computer isn’t all roses. While some Windows update glitches are quite easy to fix, others can be challenging. Interestingly, there are third-party troubleshooting programs that can fix […]

The growth of the internet has also raised the ugly specter of data collection. It’s well known that web browsers and websites collect data on their users, including personal information, […]

Windows has a good file manager, doesn’t it? But, it seems File Explorer in Windows 11 isn’t what it used to be. There’s no more ribbon toolbar, the visible functions […]

Is your network secure? Does your B&B have hidden cameras? What devices are connected to your network? IP scanner tools can help you answer all of these questions and more. […]

The temperature of your computer’s processor is one of the key metrics to keep a close eye on. If these temperatures get too high, the CPU decreases its performance, slowing […]

USB ports are fantastic, but they also open up your computer to a peculiar vulnerability: voltage. While a USB port is designed to handle just a few volts of electricity, […]