Getting The Most Out Of Copilot
How Do You Use Copilot? Many of my clients are still unaware of what Copilot is and how it can be used. There are few limits on what you can ask and there isn’t a wrong way to ask it. You can use it to […]
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Fixing A Corrupt SDHC Card
I started getting error messages when copying photos from my Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card to my computer. An “Out of memory” error: “Error 0x80070037: The specified network resource or device is no longer available.” I tried formatting the card in Windows. I was able
How To Easily Bypass All Windows 11 Requirements
Flyby11 is a new tool to help users upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 on unsupported PCs. Flyby11 provides a method to bypass all requirements – including CPU, TPM, and Secure Boot – and upgrade to the latest Windows 11 version. The tool automatically
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My Top Five Historical Computer Films And Documentaries
Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and many other computer entrepreneurs have one thing in common – an unwavering determination to succeed. One could also point to a certain arrogance, especially with Jobs and Musk. But have you ever heard of Rod Canion (Compaq), Nolan
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Microsoft Announces Windows 10 ESU Pricing
On Friday 31st October Microsoft finally announced Windows 10 ESU (Extended Security Updates) pricing and terms for home users. Note: The “home” term used throughout this article does not refer to Windows 10 Home edition but rather to differentiate between home and enterprise users. Microsoft
Setting Up Bluetooth Headphones On Desktops
I have two Desktop computers with Bluetooth USB dongles installed. They are listed in Device Manager as “Generic Bluetooth Radio”. Recently, I bought a pair of “MonkeyMax” Bluetooth headphones. This is how I got them working. In your search box type “Bluetooth” and click on
How To Use Your Apple Watch Series 9
Well, it turns out now that I am older I have apparently turned into one of those folks I used to call Luddites. In case you didn’t know, these folks shy away from new technology. I know! I never saw it coming either! But being
How To Reinstall Windows 11 & Retain Everything
Windows 11 includes a feature that allows users to reinstall the operating system while retaining everything, including installed programs, settings, and all data. Windows 11 hasn’t exactly been a major hit for Microsoft with many users opting to stick with Windows 10. However, Windows 11
Everything You Need To Know About AI & NPUs
Can traditional PCs run AI features without an NPU? Read on to find that answer and more. For some time now I’ve been wondering to what extent an NPU (Neural Processing Unit) is required to run AI features, so I decided to research the topic.
What’s New In Windows 11 24H2
Microsoft has started rolling out the latest Windows 11 update (24H2) in stages, which means you might not see it right away, but you will eventually. 24H2 is a new “Windows Platform” release, meaning the update will be installed using the “OS swap” method, which
How To Make Your Apple iPad Your Own
There is absolutely nothing wrong with your Apple iPad just the way it comes out of the box, but some of us want it to be different. Yes, I like to get creative sometimes and sometimes I just want things to be the way I
Why You Should Replace Macrium Reflect Free NOW
The Macrium Reflect free version was officially retired on 1st January 2024 with no further updates available beyond that date. We reported on the free version’s retirement back in January 2022 – Macrium Reflect Free Version To Be Retired – and the announcement caused quite
How To Resize Images Natively In Windows
In this guide, I’ll show you how to resize images using the Windows built-in Photos app. The following steps were done in Windows 11 but work in a very similar way in Windows 10. There are several reasons why a user might want to resize
How To Edit An Excel Chart In Word 365
I know, it’s worrisome enough to get the darn chart embedded in your Word document. Trust me, I really do know. As I have said before, math is not my friend, and I am very careful the entire time I am working with math or