How-to Articles
How to Tunnel VNC over SSH
Prevent your passwords from being sniffed
What Is Windows PE & How To Make a PE Rescue Disk
Very useful in an emergency situation
Fix Background Intelligent Transfer Service Will Not Start Error
A crucial Windows task that can affect updates
How To Connect a Computer To a Mobile Hotspot
Use your smartphone as a router
WiFi is almost as basic a need as electricity – you tend to notice its existence when it’s not working – and then panic sets in. If you’re stuck in […]
Block Websites From Your Router or Using DNS
Speeds up connectivity, protects from viruses
The internet is chock full of content, but not all of it is wholesome for general consumption by all. Thankfully, you can block certain websites to ensure no one accesses […]
How to See/Find All Your Likes on Facebook
On both the web and mobile version
If you’re an avid Facebook user, you probably like dozens of posts each day from your profile on the site. By liking a post, you’re actually telling the author of […]
How To Sort Gmail By Sender, Subject, Or Label
A way to tame the unruly inbox
If you have an active email account, you most likely receive hundreds of messages from people vying for your attention in your inbox. Consequently, sifting through each new email to […]
How to Bypass Copy Protection on Old iTunes Music Files
If you own it, it's fair use
In 2009, Apple dropped the annoyingly restrictive FairPlay DRM (Digital Rights Management) protection from the iTunes music library. The anti-piracy technology was put in place to curb illegal sharing of […]
How to Make a QR Code
Plus what it is and how to use it
You’ve probably seen a QR code before. They’re square, usually black, have a few smaller squares on the corners, and contain lots of squiggly lines or dots that leave you […]
How to Restore Old or Damaged Photos Using Digital Tools
Reclaim your analog memories for future generations
Photos are precious keepsakes of the past. They evoke memories of wonderful times with friends and family. However, those photographs can get stained, torn, faded, and creased over time. Luckily, […]
How To Make a Simple Chrome Extension
No need to upload or share with anyone else
Making a Chrome extension is a fairly straightforward process. When you’re done, you’ll be able to use it on your computer to enhance how the browser works. There are some […]
How To Convert a Dynamic Disk Into a Basic Disk
And vice versa – we'll show you 3 different methods
For those of you unfamiliar with the concept, the basic disk is used for primary logic drives and partitions, and serves as the storage disk type most often used with […]
How To Set Up An Automatic Backup System For Windows
On a smart schedule that doesn't interfere with your life
Anyone who regularly uses a home computer ends up storing a large amount of very important information that they don’t want to lose. The best way to protect this information […]
How To Use WiFi To Make Cellphone Calls
When there's internet but no cell service
WiFi calling is the ability to use a cellphone, without a cellular connection, to make a phone call through a WiFi connection. In many parts of the world, the Internet […]
Open Notepad as Admin to Avoid “Access is Denied”
This will make your life a whole lot easier
If you’ve ever tried to edit a system file using Notepad on your Windows PC, you’ve likely seen the error that says “Notepad access denied”. It usually happens when you […]
Spyware Removal Tips for Your Computer or Smartphone
Plus how to tell if you're being spied on
Spying is a terrible invasion of a person’s privacy, and most of its forms aren’t just offensive, but also illegal. It’s common with paranoid spouses and partners looking for the […]
How To Dual Boot Linux Mint and Windows
Make them play nice on one PC
When you have more than one operating system (OS) on your computer, you can reboot from one into the other. This allows you to use the best application for the […]
How To Turn Your Computer Into a DVR
It's not as daunting as you think
Long gone are the days of dealing with videotapes in order to record your favorite television programs (80s kids know what I’m talking about). You can now buy a device […]
How To Boot Someone Off Your Wifi Network If You Catch Them Hijacking Your Internet
Quick, painless ways to zap the leeches and thieves
Why is my Internet so slow? Why is Netflix stopping and starting all of a sudden? Why is my game so laggy? You’ve likely asked yourself this question at least […]
Prevent Files From Being Deleted Or Renamed In Windows
Stop standard users from messing with your stuff
No matter what purpose you use your computer for, there are likely some files on your machine that you don’t want anyone to rename or delete. But unfortunately the way […]