Tech Tips, Tricks and Guides
How To Reinstall Linux Mint Without Losing Your Data & Settings
Aug 27th, 2019 by David Trounce
It's possible and not that difficult
How To Speed Up Any WordPress Site Using .HTACCESS
Aug 26th, 2019 by David Trounce
Because slow sites hurt SEO
Does Windows 10 Need Antivirus When You Have Windows Defender?
Aug 26th, 2019 by Christopher Jan Benitez
The short answer is no and here's why
How To Identify a DDoS Attack On Your Server & Stop It
Reduce your downtime and speed up recovery
A distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack can happen to anyone, at any time. If you have a website that’s running on a dedicated web server, it’s important to understand […]
How To Improve Your WordPress Website With Genesis Framework Designs
Customize without relying on heavy coding
Is your website impressive? Do the colors and its functionality dazzle your visitors? If not, read on to learn how to attract, engage, and convert more of your site visitors. […]
How To Capture Full Page Screenshots In Chrome & Firefox
Covering where built-in utilities fall short
Thanks to the built-in screen capture utilities, you can take screenshots on both Windows and Mac machines without the need to install a third-party app. These built-in utilities also offer […]
How To Transition From The Classic WordPress Editor To Gutenberg
More flexible and a better user experience
If you use WordPress 5.0 and higher, unless you have been living under a rock, you will have undoubtedly heard of the Gutenberg update which was merged into WordPress in […]
How To Fix Your Computer Without Calling In Geeksquad
Worth a try before spending a lot of dough
Most of the folks who write for this site know their way around a computer intimately. From the early days of IBM compatibles running DOS all the way to modern […]
How to Fix Keyboard or Mouse Not Working in Windows
Try these before calling the technician
You’re in the middle of important work when your mouse and keyboard suddenly stop working. What do you do? Panic? Scream? Have a drink? Don’t call in a technician yet. […]
How To Remove EXIF Data From Your Photos
A good idea when sharing online
If you make photos with any of the modern devices available out there, it is likely the device also adds extra information to those photos when they are captured and […]
How To Use Windows Without a User Password
Can be unnecessary, especially if you live alone
If you trust the people around you, then there’s no need to protect your Windows computer with a password. Entering a Windows password on your login screen can be time-consuming. […]
Everything You Need To Know About SSD Wear & Tear
Plus how they are different from traditional hard drives
In what seems like a very sudden move, SSD technology has gone mainstream. These fast, solid-state drives are a common feature on even mid-range computers. Even the next generation of […]
How To Check Your Router For Malware
Thieves take advantage of their vulnerabilities
Your router is a prime target for hackers who want tofreeload off your WiFi connection or infiltrate your network. If it’s compromised, they can redirect your personal or business internet […]
How To Check Your Printed Documents History On Windows 10
Plus see if anyone is printing without your permission
There will be many instances when it is useful to know what has been printed from a certain computer. You can find out everything that you’re about to print and […]
How To Cut Out An Object In An Image In Photoshop CC
A replacement for the removed Filter Extract
The best way to quickly cut out an object in an image in Photoshop CC is to use the new Select and Mask feature. I will explain how you can […]
What To Do If Your Windows Mouse Suddenly Cannot Drag & Drop Files
Don't panic, these are easy quick fixes
Using your mouse to drag and drop files helps you enormously to work faster on your computer. But what if the function suddenly stops working? What do you do then? […]
10 Ways To Boost a Weak WiFi Signal
Bring back that internet goodness quickly
WiFi has completely transformed the way we live and done away with (most) of the wires that were run everywhere in the old days. That doesn’t mean WiFi can’t also […]
How To Change Your Wifi Password
It's a lot easier than you might think
If you kept the default username and password for your WiFi network, it’s probably just because the mangled collection of letters seemed more secure than anything you could imagine. The […]
How To Install Almost Any Printer On Ubuntu
And one thing to keep in mind
Are you trying to install a printer on your Ubuntu system? Luckily, Ubuntu now recognizes most printer brands and will automatically install the related drivers when connected. Many printer manufacturers […]
How To Protect Yourself From Threatening “We Have Your Password” Emails
Scary, but automated and mostly harmless
Have you received a threatening email with your password in the subject line? Your password has leaked but usually it’s an automated scam with no immediate threat. Here’s how to […]