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Back in the Bronze Age of personal computing, a company called Microsoft began selling the very first version of Windows.
Unfortunately, every new Windows version since then has eliminated a slew of headaches while introducing a bunch of new ones. [Read more…]
Did you know Google keeps a record of all the passwords you have stored in your Chrome browser and your signed-in Android devices right on their website?
Well, they do, and there’s an easy way to view all of those stored passwords at one time. That makes it easy to quickly retrieve a password that you might have forgotten. [Read more…]
With all the streaming options in 2024, finding the best way to stream can feel complicated and overwhelming, but fret not.
I have assembled a comprehensive list of tips and tricks to help you have the best streaming experience possible so that you can enjoy your favorite shows without any fuss. [Read more…]
Do you find yourself opening a ‘File Explorer’ window and navigating to the same folder(s) on a regular basis?
If so, you can easily place a shortcut to your frequently used folders right in ‘File Explorer’ so you won’t have to navigate to them every time.
I have several folders listed in the ‘File Explorer’ dialog on my work PC, and it’s a real time saver!
Follow these steps to add your favorite folder(s) to ‘File Explorer’ on your own Windows 10/11 PC: [Read more…]
Many of the tips I post on this blog involve typing something into a Command Prompt window.
In a nutshell, a Command Prompt window allows you to run extremely useful “DOS” style commands by typing them directly into the system to bypass the limitations imposed by Windows’ graphical user interface.
There are several ways to open a Command Prompt window, and I always explain how to open one when a tip requires it.
If you find yourself opening a Command Prompt window on a regular basis, it’s easy to create a Desktop shortcut that will open it for you with a double mouse click. [Read more…]