The domain name system (DNS) is an essential and important part of the internet. Replace the DNS Windows is currently using for one that offers better performance or more features. Here’s how.
There is a new feature in Windows 10 that is causing people to have second thoughts about Microsoft’s new operating system. It could be a fantastic new time saver or a serous security flaw depending […]
No doubt you are considering upgrading to Windows 10, the latest operating system from Microsoft, but there are important tasks you must perform before doing this. If you don’t, you may get into trouble.
How does your PC sound? Does music have rich bass and crisp and clear output, or does it sound muddy and ill-defined? There are ways in which you can improve the quality of audio from […]
Windows Update is supposed to keep Windows on your PC bang up to date with all the latest bug fixes, latest versions, and security patches. However, you might be missing some important updates. Check now!
An occasional problem that occurs with Windows PCs (and Apple Macs too) is a poor or no internet connection. The computer might connect to the Wi-Fi network, but you cannot get a website to display.
Thumb drives, flash drives, pen drives or whatever you want to call them are great for carrying files in your pocket, except when they stop working. It may be possible to fix a faulty thumb […]
Microsoft is gearing up for the release of Windows 10 and it is going to be huge! Have you reserved your copy of the new operating system? You can do so now with a special […]
Space, the final frontier. It is still as true today as it was in the 1960s when James T Kirk set off on his voyages. If you have an interest in space and astronomy, you […]
When did you last look at the privacy settings in Windows 8? Six months ago? When you bought your computer? Never? Oh dear, best check them as soon as you can! Here is how to […]
What does your Facebook news feed look like? Is it full of stuff you are not interested in? Are there comments, videos, stories and and other items you just don’t want? Are some of the […]
Windows is easily customised and you can download and install new themes that completely change the way Windows looks. These themes are free and there are some excellent ones for spring to brighten up the […]
Facebook and privacy is a constant issue for many people and there always seems to be a way that information leaks out. How are your Facebook details accessed and who can access them? Here is […]
I recently had an odd problem with files showing the wrong date in Explorer windows. Now the Windows clock is wrong. What is going on? Two time-related problems in two days! The cause of the […]
An issue that cropped up recently on a Windows PC was that it appeared to be showing the wrong date for files in an Explorer window. This was a Google Drive synced folder, so it […]
The DVD-Rom drive is becoming obsolete and fewer computers have one these days. A lot of laptops don’t have an optical drive for example. So how do you install and run Linux, as it is […]
Google provides 15GB of online storage and an office suite for creating documents. It is free, so it makes sense to use it, even if only for backing up a few files. What can you […]
Got a virus? Restart in safe mode and run antivirus software. Got spyware or adware? Run a removal tool in safe mode. Got a problem? Fix it in safe mode. Starting in safe mode used […]
Google Keep has had one serious limitation up until now and this is an almost complete lack of facilities to organise your notes. Well now you can and you can collect them into projects, hobbies […]
Are you running Windows 10 or Linux in VirtualBox? Are you running Windows 8, 7, Vista or XP in a virtual machine? One simple tweak can massively increase the performance.
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