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Regular readers of this blog know that I’m a huge fan of keyboard shortcuts.
I spend several hours every day working with a variety of computers so I’m always looking for ways to work more efficiently.
Using the keyboard to accomplish common tasks saves me a ton of time because I rarely have to take my hands off the keyboard.
In a nutshell, keyboard shortcuts let you accomplish tasks that would often take several mouse clicks with just a single tap of a key (or key combination). [Read more…]
You might not be familiar with the term “Interest Based Advertising”, but you have no doubt seen it in action. It works something like this:
Let’s say you’re in the market for car insurance so you visit a website that lists various insurance companies and compares the plans they offer.
The next thing you know you start seeing ads for auto insurance on Facebook or whatever website you happen visit next. [Read more…]
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Do you tend to keep several programs and apps open on your computer screen at any given time?
If so, you should seriously consider adding a second monitor to your computer. And that goes double if have a laptop with a small screen!
Every industry has a certain amount of jargon that only people involved with that industry understand, but the computer world has way more than its fair share of it.
I’ve been using computers since the early 1980s and I still encounter technical terms and phrases on on occasion that I have never heard before.
Luckily, there is a fantastic website called Webopedia that we can turn to whenever we need to find out what a new computer term means or how a certain tidbit of technology works.
Did you know that even if your computer has a Blu-ray drive, you still won’t be able to play Blu-ray movies on Windows 10?
The reason for this is that Blu-ray discs are protected by certain region codes to prevent unauthorized copying, distribution, and video playback. This requires specific decoding technology that a professional Blu-ray player provides.
Therefore, this post has come up with 3 ways that can help you play Blu-ray movies on Windows 10. Choose one that works best for you, and begin your cinematic journey! [Read more…]