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If you’ve been on Facebook for a while you have probably uploaded lots of photos and posted countless status updates to your Timeline.
If so, you might be wondering if it’s possible to download all of those pics and updates to your local computer.
Well, it is, and it’s quite easy to do. [Read more…]
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If you’ve been using Microsoft Windows for a while you probably know that deleting a file doesn’t really remove it from the system.
Instead, it’s actually moved to a special folder called the Recycle Bin.
That’s generally a good thing because we all occasionally delete a file by mistake or wish we hadn’t deleted a file at some later point in time.
Having our deleted files go into the Recycle Bin makes it easy to restore one of them to it’s original folder in either of the above-mentioned cases.
But unfortunately some files can become problematic if we allow them to sit idly in the Recycle Bin.
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Have you tried buying an external hard drive, a wireless mouse or most anything smaller than a TV from your local Walmart’s Electronics department lately?
If so, you probably had to track down an employee and ask them to open a locked case and hand the item to you.
Like some other major chain retailers, Walmart has made the decision to place virtually everything worth buying inside a locked cabinet, practically eliminating any opportunity to comparison shop. [Read more…]
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Unless you enjoy “popping the hood” on your PC and getting to know its innards on a first-name basis, you probably have no clue what all is inside there.
Sure, you know there’s a CPU, a motherboard, a hard drive or SSD, RAM sticks and a number of other components, but you probably don’t know many of the technical details about those components.
Computer parts such as the ones listed above vary greatly in terms of speed, capacity, and software compatibility so it pays to have a handy reference just in case you ever need to call Tech Support or install a new piece of software (or even upgrade to a new version of Windows). [Read more…]
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Switching email providers might feel like a big step, especially if you’ve been using Outlook for years. But whether you’re looking for a more user-friendly experience, better integration with Google services, or just a fresh start, moving to Gmail can be a great choice.
Personally, I just like the freedom of using a web-based email system that can be used from any device, at any time.
The good news? You don’t have to be a tech expert to make the switch. This guide will walk you through each step. We’ll keep things simple, clear, and to the point – so you can move to Gmail with confidence and ease. [Read more…]