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How to increase security on Windows PCs by changing the Windows SmartScreen settings and using Windows Defender
How-To

Harden Windows security and increase protection from malware on PCs

2017/06/11 Roland Waddilove 0

Many people use third party security software to protect their PCs, but these days Windows Defender is pretty good and might be all your need. Increase malware protection with these tweaks.

How to record Windows 10 games using Game bar in the Creator's Update
Games

How to record games in Windows 10, save to disk, publish on YouTube

2017/06/07 Roland Waddilove 3

Recording games in Windows 10 is easy with Game bar. Let’s take a look at the new features in Windows 10 Creator’s Update. I’ll record a game, save it to disk and then publish it […]

Master Social shares and get more interaction and generate more interest in your web pages or business
How-To

Course: Secrets to successful social media promotion

2017/06/06 Roland Waddilove 0

This online course guides you step by step through promoting your website or blog on social networks. Learn the 50 places a day you can share your posts, products or services. Best ways to promote […]

Google Keep fans are in for a treat with lots of tips and tricks for their favourite note taking app
Cloud

Great features you probably aren’t using in Google Keep

2017/06/04 Roland Waddilove 0

Why would there be great features you aren’t using? Because you probably haven’t realised they exist, or you haven’t looked at the feature list for months. See how many of these you know.

If your laptop shuts down sooner than it should on battery power, the battery needs calibrating.
Hardware

Calibrate the laptop battery for a more accurate charge display

2017/06/01 Roland Waddilove 0

Sometimes the battery meter at the right side of the taskbar on Windows laptops becomes wildly inaccurate. This can result in the laptop shutting down unexpectedly. Here’s the solution.

Make sure your website is designed to aid user navigation and is good for search engines
Web hosting

Website navigation best practices - what you need to know

2017/05/30 Guest 0

Web developer Gleb Smolich discusses website navigation and how important it is to your website. Whether you build the site yourself or employ someone, here’s what you need to consider.

Top tips to maximise the battery life of a Windows laptop computer. Work all day on a battery charge
Hardware

Dig deep into Windows power settings to extend laptop battery life

2017/05/29 Roland Waddilove 0

The battery in most laptop computers never lasts as long as we would like and many models are struggling to run for more than a few hours. Let’s increase battery life by tweaking the power […]

Select photos or albums in Google Photos and it will suggest who to share them with and send out notifications automatically
Cloud

How to use Google Photos suggestions to share your photographs

2017/05/26 Roland Waddilove 0

Google says that there are 500 million people using Photos. Are you one of them? Here is how to use the sharing options to share photos or albums with friends and relatives suggested by Photos.

Download these tools and decrypt files on the computer that have been locked by ransomware. How not to get caught in the ransomware trap
How-To

How to decrypt files encrypted with ransomware in Windows

2017/05/23 Roland Waddilove 0

Ransomware has been the main topic of discussion in security because of the recent massive WannaCry outbreak. Can you decrypt files encrypted by ransomware? Yes and here are the tools you need.

Learn a new trick with Google Keep - draw on the screen with a mouse or finger and insert the drawing into a note. Drag and drop drawings in Google Keep into Google Docs documents.
Cloud

Sketch on Google Keep notes and drag them to Google Docs

2017/05/16 Roland Waddilove 0

Google Keep is slowly gaining features and becoming more useful if you are a fan of this note-taking app, have you tried the drawing features? Create sketches and save them to notes and Google Docs.

Manage desktop PCs
Applications

Easy-peasy desktop management for system administrators

2017/05/16 Guest 0

If you look after PCs and part of all of your time is spent as a system administrator, you will know how tough it is. Giridhara Raam.M shows how a free tool can be used to […]

Everything you need to know about ransomware. Keep your Windows PC safe from WannaCrypt and other threats
Internet

How to protect against ransomware in Windows and stay safe

2017/05/13 Roland Waddilove 1

A massive ransomware outbreak has affected computers in many countries and has crippled computers across the world, including hospitals. Here’s how to protect from ransomware and stay safe!

Step by step guide to save web pages to disk using Edge browser in Windows 10. Save as JPEG images or PDF files
How-To

Save web pages using Edge, Chrome and other browsers in Windows

2017/05/12 Roland Waddilove 0

A few people have asked how to save web pages to disk or a USB thumb drive using Microsoft Edge in Windows 10. This guide shows how to save pages and more in Edge, Chrome […]

Everything you need to know about accessing your website using FTP, including how to fix bad plugins that stop you logging into WordPress admin.
How-To

How to access WordPress site files and fix faults with FTP

2017/05/09 Roland Waddilove 1

A website is normally accessed using a web browser, but FTP is an alternative way to access the content. Use it to upload and download files, back up, and fix bad WordPress plugins.

Program launchers for Windows can replace the Start menu with a tool that is faster, easier or simply looks better. Here are three free program launchers that offer something for everyone.
Applications

3 free program launchers for Windows that save time and effort

2017/05/05 Roland Waddilove 0

If you are not a fan of the Start menu in Windows 10, here are three alternative program launchers, including one that emulates the Mac’s dock. They work on Windows 7 too.

Don't panic if you have lost, deleted or overwritten files on the disk or in your Dropbox folder. Here are all the ways you can recover them, even without a backup.
Cloud

How to recover lost, deleted and overwritten files on Dropbox

2017/05/01 Roland Waddilove 1

Have you lost files that were in the Dropbox folder on your disk? Have you accidentally deleted files or overwritten them? These quick tips show how to recover the original files on Dropbox and on […]

7 reasons why cloud is the answer to all your data security concerns
Cloud

7 reasons why cloud is the answer to all your data security concerns

2017/04/28 Guest 0

When it comes to new technologies, we tend to fear what we find difficult to understand. We often think a lot before embracing an advanced technology, platform or new feature.

When the PC's disk drive is not detected in the BIOS and the computer will not boot up, what can you do. The solutions here might enable you to get it working again.
Hardware

Why is my hard disk not detected in the BIOS?

2017/04/27 Guest 0

The BIOS or Basic Input Output System is basically a type of program that controls the actions of a computer. It’s very important because all the data flow is controlled by the BIOS. Hence, an […]

Google AutoDraw brings artificial intelligence and image recognition to drawing. It cleverly replaces your poor sketches with professional artwork
How-To

Use Google AI to turn your sketches into brilliant drawings

2017/04/24 Roland Waddilove 0

Drawing with a mouse or your finger is challenging for an artist, but when you are a dummy like me, it is impossible. Yet Google’s AI is able to turn the worst sketches into brilliant […]

Sort incoming email by priority into different inboxes so you can focus on the important messages.
How-To

Focus on important emails and filter boring ones in Windows 10 Mail

2017/04/20 Roland Waddilove 2

Microsoft continues to improve the Mail app in Windows 10 and now there is an option to filter out all the boring emails you get every day so you can focus on the important ones. […]

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