Windows will automatically download various types of updates. We all know that, but did you know it will also automatically download drivers and custom icons for your peripherals? On the surface this seems like a good idea, but of course, there is a problem with […]
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For some time now, Word has had the capability for checks of both spelling and grammar as you work in your document. Formatting Inconsistencies Spelling errors are noted with a wavy red underline, potential grammar errors with a wavy green underline, and formatting inconsistencies with
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Classic Photo Viewer Windows 10, by default, uses the new Photos App to view images. I don’t like it as well as the old desktop Photo Viewer that came bundled with older versions of Windows. The main reasons are twofold: it’s faster, and it uses
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About a week ago my Xbox One decided not to connect to the internet through my WiFi network when I turned it on. This was very irritating since I now use the console for all my TV needs. With Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime, I
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New Workbook Version I am sure that like me, you have some Excel Workbooks that you open from time to time, edit to make changes, and then click Save As and save as a new version so your original Workbook remains the same, right? I
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If you have any kids (or remember when you were one), then you know what an allowance is. OK, I know that some of us never got one, but the majority of kids received a small amount for helping out in the house or extras
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The Windows Recycle Bin has been around for a long time and I must say, it is a great idea. It helps protect us from ourselves in so many ways. It allows us to delete stuff willy-nilly and retrieve it once we realize that we
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It’s only been eight days since July’s Patch Tuesday (the 10th) and already Microsoft is patching its patches. I don’t know how true this is, but I think I read somewhere that Windows is over-encumbered with perhaps millions of lines of unused code, but Microsoft
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Many of us have a Netflix subscription or we know someone who does (from whom some of you may borrow the service). The main reason I started subscribing was for the show, Stranger Things. (Yes, the show is awesome and they should hurry up with
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Earlier in the year a new expat customer phoned and asked me to look at her PC as her Skype and Facebook calls were dropping off. I was only too delighted to help particularly since I had been recommended to her by word of mouth
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