World Backup Day is traditionally held on the 31st of March each year specifically to encourage more people to back up their data. It’s remarkable just how many users are still not in the habit of backing up personal data and run the risk of […]
I’ve been on a retro game streak recently and it’s clear that older games are still as popular as ever. I’m talking about games launched around the year 2000 and even before, with hundreds still being available on platforms such as Steam and GOG (Good
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In today’s world, social media plays a big part in everyday life. From Facebook to Tiktok and even Instagram, we all are using these to connect with people. Recently, I was playing around on my Instagram account, and as all businesses do, it updated their
Ashampoo Snap 14 Winners Announced! This contest has now expired. Winners will be notified by email. Congratulations to the Winners and Thank You to everyone who participated! Ashampoo has given DCT readers a chance to win one of five licenses for their Snap 14 software
This shows you how behind the times I am. Still using a landline with a cordless phone. Every now and then the battery seems not to charge up. And there is a simple fix. Just slide the back cover off and unplug the battery. Wait
I have had many people ask me this question — “How do I get my slides to advance automatically?” I am happy to report that is a very simple procedure. Follow the steps below to learn how: Select the slide for which you would like
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First off I must emphasize that I am a Linux fan but, unfortunately, I do not believe it will ever be ready for prime time. The biggest problem, as I see it, is the lack of serious professional software. Sure, Linux is just fine if
Is Your Laptop Past Its Prime? Laptops have an excellent reputation for durability, so much so that they often outlive the support of their operating system. You may find it hard to believe but Windows XP is approaching its 21st birthday this year and there
In the world of politics, if you want a story to go away, you invent a bombshell story to overwhelm the front page and your problems are solved. On the other hand, if a story is important enough, you want it to stay on the
Cut The Cord Adding a Bluetooth transmitter and receiver is a great way to upgrade an older TV or a newer one not fitted with Bluetooth. Living in a condo or an apartment often means listening to your favorite movies in a subdued volume so
Microsoft, in partnership with CPU manufacturers, is planning to introduce a new security protocol called Pluton which is similar to TPM but built into the processor and, if history is anything to go by, there’s every likelihood it could end up being a mandatory requirement.
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Major Corporations Pulling Out Of Russia Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the list of corporations, both tech and otherwise, pulling out of Russia is growing by the day. Microsoft announced on Saturday, 5th March that it would stop selling products in Russia and that it
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