ASCOMP Cleaning Suite ASCOMP has graciously offered our DCT readers a chance to win one of five licenses for their Cleaning Suite software by entering this giveaway contest. These licenses are currently available for $19.90 (US) each. There is a free version available for personal use only, but the Pro version removes ads and […]
Microsoft has been doling out the Windows 10 2004 update for a while now. Given the many previous buggy updates that have caused countless headaches for many people, Microsoft seems to be soft-pedaling this one a bit. By that I mean some users are not getting the update right away. This timing is determined, at […]
A woman called me because she wanted to print up some DVD labels for some movies she owns. So I went online to look for a free, easy-to-use program and came across this program, CD&DVD Label Maker. At the time of this writing, it’s not bundled with any third-party software. CD/DVD Label Maker So once […]
Optimize Windows 10. Try out these 10 simple steps to help speed up your PC and make it less prone to performance issues. These simple tips probably won’t make all that much difference if you’re running a machine with high-end specs but can certainly help boost performance with older and/or average home PCs. 1. Disable […]
Not too long ago, if you have ever been tasked with developing a PowerPoint Presentation or even preparing a Word document to present during a team meeting or help sell an idea for management, you already know the different degrees of the frustration trying to pick the right background, bullet points and graphics necessary to […]
Giveaways & Contests Dave’s Computer Tips is working hard to bring top-quality software to our readers. Please note that none of the upcoming contests and giveaways are etched in stone. Changes may be made to this list at any time. Here’s what’s happening… Running Now! ASCOMP Cleaning Suite Pro ASCOMP has generously offered each […]
We all have commented, “Congrats,” “Best Wishes” or something to that effect on a Facebook post. After doing that you might have noticed an animation appear, like party streamers or clapping hands. This is what Facebook calls Text Delights and they can be a big annoyance to many of us. My mother-in-law contacted me the […]
Whether you are adding comments to your Word Document, Excel worksheet, or PowerPoint presentation, Office 365 will now allow you to mention another user/colleague. You use the @ sign to do so, such as you would with many apps. What are Mentions for and how do they differ from Comments? Well, read along and learn. […]
Note: The features in this article are only available in Office 365 for business and NOT for Home or Personal subscriptions. There are many ways in which you can personalize Office 365 and the Office 365 app launcher, to make it fit your personal style and to make it easier to use. I love easier […]
When the operating system will not boot and when the operating system will boot. The best free malware scanners, offline and online, plus the best free bootable rescue solutions. Recent Malware History The incidence of malware infections on home computers has slowed quite dramatically over the past couple of years. I believe there are two […]
Back in the old days of Windows XP, we had a Quick Launch bar that when clicked next to the Start button would pop up a list of programs to access quickly. When installing a program today, I sometimes find a checkbox to allow the program to be added to the Quick Launch bar. But […]
Whether you use Apple or Android, you’re bound to have apps that you use more often than others. Usually called programs on PCs and other computers, an app is a ‘lite’ version of such programs, specifically designed for mobile use. My phone is a Samsung Galaxy Note 8 which uses Android version 9, but most […]
Any regular Facebook user will undoubtedly have come across the multitude of quizzes and personality tests that proliferate the social media site. The quizzes will usually entice participation with something like, ”No-one can get 10/10 on this quiz”. While many of these quizzes can be harmless fun, some quizzes and most of the personality type […]