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 […]
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. […]
Tablets and smartphones are quickly becoming the main daily computing device. In fact, for people who aren’t PC gamers or who don’t need to use an office suite, there are […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Your router is a prime target for hackers who want to freeload off your WiFi connection or infiltrate your network. If it’s compromised, they can redirect your personal or business […]
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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Deleting temporary files on your phone or tablet is almost a necessity as time goes on. Your device uses files for a specific reason, but then when it’s done with […]