How To – IDE To USB Adapter
I have a bunch of old IDE hard drives. I needed a good adapter to hook them up to my computer so I ordered a new one on eBay. I found this one: IDE SATA to USB 3.0 SATA 3 Cable Adapter Converter for 2.5″ […]
How To Create A List In A Word Document
If you find the need for a list in your document, Word will very quickly and easily accommodate you. Follow the steps below to learn how: Key in your list, only pressing Enter at the end of each item on your list. Select all the
How To Back Up Personal Data
Basic Computing 4 – Backing Up Personal Data A Backup of personal data (pictures, documents, videos, music, etc.) is simply a second copy stored on *external media (preferably USB external hard drive). Think of it this way– you have a hard copy of an extremely
How To Disable Tailored Experiences
Ya gotta love Big Tech’s naming conventions. Tailored Experiences– really?! I’m sure the reasoning behind these clever phrases is to obfuscate their true purpose. ”Tailored Experiences” really means ”We want to track your interests, what you shop for, the videos you like, your tastes in
How To Fix The “Connection Was Reset” Error
Over the last few days when I was browsing online, I would go to a page and get The Connection Was Reset error. I checked online and what suggestions I found, I tried with no success. I even got in touch with the cable company.
Online Privacy – Fact Or Fiction?
There have always been two topics where any sort of discussion is sure to instigate a lively debate– Browsers and Antivirus. These days, I think it’s safe to say that we can add ”Privacy” to that list. Is 100% online privacy a realistic goal? Emphatically,
Wise Disk Cleaner Review
For many years CCleaner has been the ubiquitous free drive cleaner, trusted and used by millions of people worldwide. However, I proved through a series of articles back in 2012 that just about any other free drive cleaner does a better job than CCleaner. That
How To Become A Webmaster
The term webmaster, to me at least, is so very 90s, with connotations of nerdy, beardy types sitting in front of multiple monitors, surrounded by dirty keyboards, cold coffee in Star Trek mugs and half-eaten pizzas in piled-up boxes on a chugging, beige PC. The
Giveaways & Contests Reminder (Week 0520)
Giveaways & Contests Dave’s Computer Tips is working hard to bring top-quality software to our readers. Please note that none of the upcoming contests and giveaways are etched in stone. Changes may be made to this list at any time. Here’s what’s happening… Running Now!
How To Update PlayStation Payment Method
I’m a big gamer if you did not know. I have a PS4, Xbox One and many of the older systems because I’m a geek when it comes to gaming. The reason I bring up my gaming addiction is on my PS4 I pay yearly for the PlayStation Plus
Change In Flight Plans – Part 1
Flying. Once upon a time, this way of travel was as luxurious as it was quick. Full-service meals, recliners, lounges, even the airports were a simple affair. The so-called golden age of air travel of the 1950s and ’60s brings with it the nostalgia of
Should You Update To Windows 10 1909?
Windows 10 1909 Update breaks File Explorer… Buggy Windows updates have long been a source of frustration for users. Prior to Windows 10, Microsoft employed a team of trained technicians to test and verify updates prior to release, including major feature updates. However, due to
The Lighter Side Of Google
Google is sometimes described as the deepest pit of evil that makes even the devil blush, or is that Facebook? 🙂 But Google has its lighter side. 1. Do A Barrel Roll Most of what I’m suggesting here doesn’t seem to work directly on Google–
How To Unhide Hidden Text In Word
For whatever reason, some folks have documents that are full of hidden text. Then comes the time when they want to make that text un-hidden. What to do? Well, the short answer is to use Find and Replace. Follow the steps below to learn how: