How-to Articles
How to Bypass Copy Protection on Old iTunes Music Files
If you own it, it's fair use
How to Make a QR Code
Plus what it is and how to use it
How to Restore Old or Damaged Photos Using Digital Tools
Reclaim your analog memories for future generations
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 […]
How To Create Your Own Font
For fun and maybe even profit
Fonts are all over the web, in documents you use for work and school, and embedded in every program and app. The type of font you use can be a […]
Remove or Uninstall a Printer Driver from Windows 10
Get rid of any that you are not using
If you connect to different printers across several locations all the time, you’ll probably not use all of the printers installed on your device – probably just once or twice. […]
How To Refurbish a Computer
For resale or if you're feeling nostalgic
That old computer taking up space and collecting dust has become an eyesore. You’ve long since moved on to a bigger, better, more technologically advanced computer and no longer have […]
How To Make a Torrent File
Share large files without uploading
Torrents are one of the most popular ways to share files online. If you make your own torrent file, you let other people download files directly from your computer. This […]
How to Use DiskPart Utility in Windows
Format, resize, extend and manage your drives
The Disk Management Tool is a useful, effective tool for managing your Windows disks and partitions, but it isn’t as powerful to use as Diskpart. This command-line tool lets you […]
How To Change Your Router SSID & Why You Should
More than just because you can
SSID stands for Service Set Identifier and is the primary name of your WiFi network. If you tap on the WiFi icon on your phone or computer, it’ll pull up […]
4 Ways To Find Large Files In Windows 10
Free up space quickly by deleting them
If you quickly want to free up memory space on your Windows machine, the best way to do that is to find large files on your Windows 10 PC and […]