Microsoft boosts Sticky Notes app with AI in latest Windows
Sticky Notes has been in Windows for years, but Microsoft has done little with it. It was almost forgotten, but it has just received a major update and has gained some impressive [...]
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Master Outlook Tasks and track the important things you need to do
Managing your time and getting the important things done and on schedule is an important skill to have. Don’t leave it to chance, put your tasks into Outlook Tasks and manage them [...]
2 free tools to monitor your website and alert you to problems
Is your website OK? How can you tell? Use a free service to alert you whenever your site goes down. Making sure your visitors can always reach your site is important and downtime can be a [...]
Don’t be fooled by these fake PayPal emails, learn to spot phishing
Can you tell the difference between a fake email and a real one from PayPal and other companies? Spotting fake emails is an essential skill that you need to learn to stay safe. Here are some [...]
Best backup options for your WordPress website - be safe!
Some people do not think about backups until they have had their first disaster. Lesson learnt, they they implement a backup policy. Why wait for disaster to strike, back up your website [...]
Download and read free EPUB books on your Windows PC using Freda
Windows Creator’s Update, the next version of Microsoft’s operating system, will enable you to read EPUB books in Edge browser. If you can’t wait till then, use Freda, a free app for Windows 10 and [...]
Set up a WordPress website in 14 easy steps
If you are serious about having your own website or blog and making money online you need self-hosted WordPress. This is easier than you might think and with this guide you’ll be up and running in no [...]
Run Google Keep on the desktop in its own window
Google announced last summer that Chrome apps were being discontinued. What does this mean for users of Google Keep, one of the company’s best tools? Here are some top tips for the notes [...]
How to repair an old UPS and give it a second life
Do you use an UPS (uninterruptable power supply)? They are within the budgets of small office and home users and these top maintenance tips show how to keep them [...]
How to tell if someone is stealing your Wi-Fi and block them
Could someone be using your wireless network without your permission? Are they stealing the bandwidth causing your network to run slowly? Here’s what to do if you suspect foul [...]
Browse the web securely and privately with a proxy server
There is more than one way to increase your privacy and security when browsing the web and using a proxy server is one of them. What exactly is a proxy server and how do you use [...]
11 essential points when choosing web hosting
If you want a website for fun or to make money and earn an income there are numerous web hosting services and there is a lot of choice. It can can be confusing, so here’s what you need to [...]
6 ways to make money from a website or blog
There are people on the internet that are making thousands from their online blog or website. Wouldn’t you like to be one of them? You could be and all it takes is a little time, effort and [...]
Where to start blogging, website building and making money
You want to earn an income online and you know you need a website or blog, but where do you start? Which blogging platform or website builder should you use? Let’s look at the [...]
Does antivirus software slow down the PC? Get all the facts!
Yes, antivirus software does slow down Windows PCs, but while some programs are barely noticeable, others are much worse. Which antivirus is the best for performance? I'll let you into a [...]
How to block or allow website notifications and manage permissions
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 [...]
Check your IoT devices and don’t get caught in a DDoS attack
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 [...]
Top tips to speed up Windows and Linux in VirtualBox
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 [...]
Recover GBs of space on Google Drive with a few mouse clicks
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 get more free [...]
How to fix mouse and touchpad problems in Windows
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 [...]