Backup Maker Professional Ascomp Software has offered five (5) licenses for Backup Maker Professional to some lucky DCT readers. Backup Maker is also available as a free download for non-commercial use so you can try it out before you buy. The professional version allows for commercial use and also provides free technical support. It would […]
File Explorer When you open File Explorer, and go into any folder you will see a bunch of information about the files in that folder. Usually, you’ll have the Name, Size, Type and Date modified. You can actually see more information if it’s available, or remove any you don’t want to see. Displaying Columns Across […]
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 in the following list are etched in stone. Changes may be made to this list at any time. Here’s what’s happening… Ashampoo Video Converter Winners Announced! Ashampoo has kindly […]
Ashampoo Snap 2018 Screen capture tools are a dime a dozen on the Internet, but there are only a very few quality, professional programs available and Ashampoo’s Snap 2018 is certainly one of them. Snap 2018 is the successor to Snap 10 and several new improvements have been added to this already wonderful piece of […]
Folder Icons When you open the Windows File Explorer you will see a boring list of Folders, formerly called Directories in older versions of Windows. There are likely thousands of them on your system and they are all the same old, same old ugly yellow folder icon. Windows 10 has improved on this a bit […]
Passwords Stored In Browsers It’s easy enough to forget your passwords. Sometimes passwords are saved, hidden on your computer, like on-line site passwords hidden in your browser. Here is how to dig them out or clear them. Editor’s Note: Using your browser to save passwords is considered a high security risk and is not recommended. […]
So, I wanted to share a short “How to” with all of you today. This is something that has been bugging me for awhile on my Facebook homepage– those little shortcuts that Facebook offers you on the left side of your screen. ‘Why do they bug you, Jason?’ Good question class. What has been bugging […]
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 in the following list are etched in stone. Changes may be made to this list at any time. Here’s what’s happening… Winners Announced! Ashampoo WinOptimizer 15 Ashampoo has come […]
Forgotten Passwords I’ve known people who have automatic login enabled on their Facebook accounts and then the data gets erased and they can’t remember their passwords. The problem is, we are too busy looking at the asterisks in the password field and it’s easy to forget. They write them down, but still lose track. The […]
You may think it could never happen to you. What happens though, if your account is hacked or you decide to take a break from Facebook or change your eMail address and are locked out? Oy vey, what a calamity. Never fear, Facebook Trusted Contacts is here to bail you out. Like anything on a […]
Windows 10 Store Apps Several Windows 10 Apps can be removed from your computer via the Settings App, but many can not. Microsoft, in its infinite wisdom once again forces the computer user to bend to its wishes by deciding what you need regardless of whether you actually need something, or not. Today, we are […]
Opera VPN A couple weeks ago, I wrote an article about the Opera VPN not connecting. I posted a temporary fix, just turn it on and off, but after a recent update, it no longer works and the VPN still has problems connecting. That is, until I found another way to make it work again. […]