How To: Disable The Win 8 Lock Screen
The Windows 8 Lock Screen is a feature that I found to be a bit of a novelty the first couple of times I started using Windows 8 but soon realised, for me at least, it was a waste of time when I am booting […]
iOS 6.1.2 – Apple Fixes the Exchange Bug
Apple did their weekly release of iOS 6.1 (ouch) a few days ago. According to Apple, iOS 6.1.2 “fixes an Exchange calendar bug that could result in increased network activity and reduced battery life.” This is one of two issues that have been identified
StartisBack – Another Win 8 Start Menu App
There are many apps that will put the Start Button back on the Windows 8 desktop screen, some free and some paid for. StartisBack is a paid for app but, with a price tag of $3 dollars for two computers or $5 dollars for five
Which is the best Android security app?
According to the latest test results published by independent testing lab AV-Test, the two Android security apps which offer the best possible protection are ‘TrustGo’ and ‘Lookout’ respectively. The good news is that all but one of the 22 apps tested passed AV-Test certification… that
How To Change CPU Priority– and Why
CPU Priority – What is it? Before the days of multi-core processors multitasking was a myth. Computers were linear in design. That is, they did one thing at a time. The illusion of multitasking came from the fact they did it so darn fast. Like
CollageFactory Express for Mac – Free for a Limited Time
For a limited time, Softease Tech Company is offering CollageFactory Express for free. CollageFactory Express is an app for the Mac that is a photo collage maker and greeting card creator combined in one application. I downloaded it to try it out and I have
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Geek Facts Retrospective – The Geekiest Decade
This is the seventh in a series of articles looking back over ‘Geek Facts’. Today’s topic is the ‘Geekiest Decade’. Each day last year, I posted a Geek Fact for that day. A Geek Fact is something geeky that happened on that day in history.
iPhone related site responsible for the hacking of Facebook and Apple?
iPhoneDevSDK is a compromised site and should be avoided! In a report on All Things D, Mike Isaac reveals that a “compromised website” used by iPhone developers is likely responsible for the hacking of some mega sites like Apple and Facebook: In the spate of large companies
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How To: Rename Files/Folders In Sequential Number Order
Renaming a load of files or folders in a sequential numbering order can be quite time consuming but it doesn’t have to be. Here is a quick and easy way to batch rename your files/folders giving them sequential numbers. First, line them up in the
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How To: Add 1-click access to ‘All Apps/Programs’ in Windows 8
Since Windows 8 official release a few short months ago, we’ve been publishing lots of Windows 8 articles showing you how to set up and customize the new operating system for quicker and easier navigation and familiarization. If you’d like to read through those previously
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How To Move ‘Temp’ Folders
Whenever you run a cleanup app like CCleaner it will, among other things, clean your ‘Temp’ folder… and to be honest, if you don’t clean the Temp folder in a long while, it can become very bloated. Cleaning it obviously frees up space on your
Hiding The Folders Panel in Thunderbird
It’s no secret that I like to tweak and customize my OS, so of course it won’t come as any big surprise that I also like to customize my browser and email client. For my email client I use Thunderbird, mainly because of the number
Apple Releases iOS 6.1.1 for iPhone 4S Users
Earlier this week, Apple released iOS 6.1.1. It “fixes an issue that could impact cellular performance and reliability for iPhone 4S.” Note that this iOS update is for iPhone 4S users only. Another update is expected some time next week to address the remaining
MiTeC Software: System Information X & Task Manager DeLuxe
I happened upon the MiTeC software site a few weeks back and after a quick perusal liked what I saw. I was too busy at the time to follow through so I bookmarked the site to check out more thoroughly at a later date… and
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