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Month: October 2016

Take control of website notifications - allow or block them as you prefer in Google Chrome
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How to block or allow website notifications and manage permissions

2016/10/31 Roland Waddilove 0

When browsing websites have you noticed that some sites pop up a notice asking for permission to display notifications? They are becoming increasingly common. Here’s how to manage them.

The internet of things is open to hackers because of lax security. Are your IoT devices at risk? Find out!
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Check your IoT devices and don’t get caught in a DDoS attack

2016/10/27 Roland Waddilove 0

It is said that IoT (Internet of Things) devices don’t have enough security to stop hackers gaining access to them. Have your devices been compromised? Here is a quick check to find out.

Boost the speed of your PC and get more performance
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Top tips to speed up Windows and Linux in VirtualBox

2016/10/24 Roland Waddilove 0

Improve the performance of virtual machines in VirtualBox with these top tips. There is no need to struggle with getting guest operating systems to run at a decent speed. Just try these tips.

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Recover GBs of space on Google Drive with a few mouse clicks

2016/10/20 Roland Waddilove 0

Google is very generous with the online storage space that you get for free, but it will not last forever and sooner or later Google Drive will be full. What then? Here’s a way to […]

Solve touchpad and mouse problems in Windows. Fix the Synaptics ClickPad and mouse
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How to fix mouse and touchpad problems in Windows

2016/10/18 Roland Waddilove 0

Are you having problems with the laptop touchpad and mouse not working in Windows? Does the touchpad mouse move by itself? Does the mouse freeze or the mouse buttons not work? Help is here.

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Is Linux or Windows best for hosting your website?

2016/10/15 Guest 0

When looking around for a company to host your blog or website, you will sometimes have a choice between Linux and Windows hosting. Does it make a difference? What can you expect from each type? […]

Solving disk problems in Windows 10 is sometimes easier than you might expect. You just need to know where to look for the solution.
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Restore a missing USB drive in Windows to full health

2016/10/12 Roland Waddilove 0

This is a tale of an external hard drive that would not appear in Explorer and could not be seen or used. It was working fine, then one day it wasn’t there. What happened? Here […]

Windows 10 Security guide
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More security - Action points

2016/10/09 Roland Waddilove 0

Computer security is a huge topic that seems to be continually expanding. There is no end to security problems and ways to combat them, but we’ll finish up with a look at a list of […]

Windows 10 Security guide
How-To

More security - Use SmartScreen

2016/10/09 Roland Waddilove 0

SmartScreen is a security technology that is built into Windows 10 which helps to prevent malware from getting onto your computer. It does this in several ways, which we will look at here.

Refresh Windows 10 for a clean start without the bloatware - how to clean install Windows 10 | rawinfopages.com
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Reset your PC and clean install Windows 10 to solve problems

2016/10/08 Roland Waddilove 0

It has been a while since Windows came on a DVD disc and this makes it hard to perform a clean install of the OS. How do you erase everything and start with a fresh […]

A trip to the seaside, a day in Wales. Google knows what you did last summer!
How-To

How to explore the past using Google Maps Timeline feature

2016/10/05 Roland Waddilove 1

Do you know what you did last summer? Google does! At least if you have an Android phone. You can explore the past with Google Maps and find out what you did on any day. […]

How-To

The easy way to automatically start any program in Windows 10

2016/10/02 Roland Waddilove 0

Suppose you have a favourite program that you use a lot. It might be useful if it could be set to automatically start every time you log into Windows. It can and here’s how to […]

Windows 10 Security guide
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Increase your privacy in Windows 10 - How privacy settings affect you

2016/10/01 Roland Waddilove 0

Windows monitors what you do and can report certain information back to Microsoft. This worries some people, but mostly it is unimportant or anonymous, and some settings are very useful. Here’s how to review the […]

Windows 10 Security guide
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Increase your privacy in Windows 10 - Privacy settings

2016/10/01 Roland Waddilove 0

Windows 10 contains all the features you need to ensure your privacy. There are switches and settings to reduce the information shared and it is important that you check these even if you don’t change […]

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Find out what is using the most space on the disk in PCs using the Windows Settings app.

Discover what is using the most space on the disk in Windows 10

The best extensions for Edge browser in Windows 10, including YouTube tools, money saving coupons, password managers and more

Microsoft Edge web browser extensions you must have

New power options in Windows 10 Fall Creator's Update make adjusting the balance between battery life and performance simpler

New power options in Windows 10 for longer battery life on laptops

Create an impressive Gmail signature and include it in all your email messages. Add text, links and images

How to create a great Gmail signature with all your contact info

Windows 10 Security guide

Web browser security

Play Crossy Road on your Windows PC or Surface

Boost privacy with self destructing cookies

Recover lost disk space on Windows 10 PCs by using the new Storage sense features in the Creator's Update. It works automatically.

Get more disk space with Windows 10 Storage sense disk cleaner

Get to grips with the Windows Start menu

Best tips to get more from the Windows 10 Start menu

Use TeraCopy to copy files faster than Explorer

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