In early March this year, we published an article about Must-Have Desktop Gadgets. In true Murphy’s Law fashion, no sooner had I written that article when I came across a superb desktop clock that was obviously new to me. It’s called The Aero Clock from […]
Google has recently announced the release of an updated version of its Chrome desktop browser for Windows, Mac, and Linux which includes a critical security fix. At this point in time, Google is being tight-lipped about the exact nature of the security bug for obvious
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I’ve been saying for a long time now that the system of relying on feedback from the Insider Program is clearly not working and that Microsoft needs to return to its former method of employing a team of experts to check updates and new innovations
The Windows Clipboard is a feature built into the operating system that acts as intermediary storage when you copy and paste. Whenever you copy text, etc., whatever you copy is saved to the clipboard and then, when you paste, it is copied from the clipboard
The ”Read Aloud” feature included in Chromium Edge is a neat alternative to reading through online content, particularly articles, and instead have the content read out for you. You can change the type of voice and speed at which the content is read, and even
In Part 1 of this article, I explained the process for creating system image backups using the excellent Aomei Backupper Standard (free). Now I’m going to explain how to restore those images you’ve created. At the end of Part 1, I advised that you test
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Thanks to the onslaught of the obviously highly contagious coronavirus, people are now living their lives in an entirely changed and unusual environment, where isolation is the new norm. COVID-19 – The Good All major grocery stores here in Australia have suspended normal deliveries but
As is the case with many disastrous situations, the cybercriminals and scammers have crawled out from under their rocks in droves to take advantage of the fears and concerns created by the rapidly spreading coronavirus. Beware Coronavirus Websites Many reputable sources are reporting that, within
Thanks to the onset of the coronavirus outbreak, there isn’t much in the way of good news at the moment. That said, on a positive note, most now have time on their hands to learn a new skill, and there is no better or more
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Windows 10’s built-in Windows Defender is failing to fully complete virus scans with a notification alert saying: ”Items skipped during scan – The Windows Defender Antivirus scan skipped an item due to exclusion or network scanning settings”. This notification alert, affecting Windows 10 only, is
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Sandboxing is an isolation method whereby all data relating to an online surfing session or installation of software is encapsulated within a special container (or Sandbox), completely separate from the system. Emptying the container (Sandbox) at the end of the session means that zero data
In this day and age, with so much available online and with so many different accounts to sign into, a decent password manager has become an essential tool for just about everyone. If we follow the common password rules… Do not use the same password
The coronavirus outbreak is causing electronics manufacturers major pain and delays, as suppliers based in China are struggling to keep factories running at full speed The coronavirus pandemic is causing worldwide havoc in every conceivable way, from stock markets plummeting to industries and economies suffering.
I do not profess to be an expert on the subject of VPNs and rely mostly on editorial reviews and user comments. However, I have spent many hours researching VPN services and content in this article is largely based on that research. In other words,
