Vivaldi Browser – How To Hide Side Panel
A quick tip for Vivaldi browser users who want to hide the side panel on the left side of the browser window. Hit the F4 key on your keyboard to hide it. Hit it again to show it. Simple as that. —
How To Fix Mouse By Removing Codecs
A while ago I remember having some computer issues that I couldn’t solve except when someone mentioned online about removing some codec packs. I don’t remember what problems I was having but I remember that removing the installed codec packs at the time solved the
Remote Connecting With DWS Remote Control
TeamViewer was my remote control software of choice until today. When I opened the program I got the message saying that I was using this in a business environment and was limited to five minutes per session and once disconnected, I had to wait to
Remote Desktop With AnyDesk
A basic setup guide. Warning concerning all software of this type: Only give access to people you trust. I’ve been experimenting with using different remote desktop software options. One suggestion that comes up is AnyDesk. There is some controversy about whether the installer contains a
Spicy Pillows – Swelling Lithium-ion Batteries
How should you recharge your batteries in your laptop? The most popular information online always suggests 100% until it drops to about 20%. This article suggests otherwise. Why Charging Your Gadgets Over 80 Is Such A Bad Idea Also: How To Make Android Battery Last Much
InControl – Control Windows System Upgrades
Microsoft is going through one of its bullying stages of trying to force Windows 11 upgrades. So what else is new? The update you need to concern yourself with is KB5001716. For more about this update issue read: Read more at gHacks There is a
Windows Defender Security Has Disabled Your Computer
I got a laptop with the following window open. “Windows Defender Security Has Disabled Your Computer” with a 1-800 number to call – obvious fake. It showed a Windows security screen with what looked like everything disabled. It seems to have disabled the mouse as
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How To Reopen Last Browser Tab
A quick browser tip. I’ve used this feature a few times in the past opening tabs in the browser that I previously had closed. Normally I would right-click on the tab bar (where the plus sign is to open new tabs) and look for the
TeamViewer On Android
I was on TeamViewer trying to help a couple with their computer problems (Windows 8) and they wanted me to help with something on their phone. At the time, I didn’t have a way to see their phone or at least I didn’t realize I
Fixing Non-Booting Compaq Laptop
I wrote before about my Uncle’s old laptop. It powers on with lights showing on the wireless and CAPS lock keys. But it’s not booting up. Nothing on the screen. I tried all the troubleshooting tips found online with no success. Those include: Hook it
Look Like A Hippie
I ran across this website through Facebook. It allows you to see how you would look as a Hippie, Vampire, Pirate, etc. It’s pretty simple to use. First, go to: Evadeaza Games You can select how you want to look. Scroll down through the list
Password Protect Documents OpenOffice/LibreOffice
I was watching a video on password-protecting documents in Microsoft Word. Very brief summary – Save file, Then go to File -> Info -> Protect Document. Put in password, Reenter, and that’s it. I was curious if OpenOffice and LibreOffice had any similar features. They
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Google Desktop Remote – A Basic Getting Started Guide
You can connect remotely to another computer using the Chrome browser and an extension. You will need the Chrome browser, a Gmail account, and the extension, “Chrome Remote Desktop”. One downside to this method is that if you want to connect to someone’s computer remotely,
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How To Open A CSV File Properly
If you regularly work with spreadsheets, this might be too basic for you but to someone like me who rarely uses them, this little tip might come in handy. A “.CSV” file or “Comma-separated values” is a text file format that uses commas to separate