How To Fix A TV That Will Not Turn On
Quick fix for a TV that will not turn on. I woke up early yesterday morning, and my TV was on. I turned it off, and when I tried to turn it on later, it wouldn’t turn on. This is an “Element” brand TV. A
How To Dumb Down Your Tech Devices
First came smartphones, then smartwatches, then smart TVs, and now AI has taken over the ‘smart’ label, proving to be all-pervasive and invasive. I’ve noticed that many people are turning away from so-called smart devices (AI is another subject altogether), useful though many of them
Windows 11: August Update Delivers Multiple Improvements
Windows 11’s August update (KB5121003) is in the process of rolling out, and it delivers quite a few enhancements/improvements. Here is a rundown of what to expect: File Explorer: Now displays file sizes in MBs and GBs as well as in KBs. For years, File
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ASCOMP BackUp Maker Pro Overview & Giveaway
ASCOMP Backup Maker Pro Winners Announced! This contest has now expired. Winners will be notified by email. Congratulations to the Winners and Thank You to everyone who participated! ASCOMP has graciously given DCT five licenses to run a giveaway contest for their BackUp Maker Pro
How To Delete Hidden Junk Files In Windows
It is another week, and I get to teach you something new and helpful! Last week we covered how to stop Steam from stealing bandwidth. If you missed that, you can find it here: How To Stop Steam From Stealing FPS I’m going to jump
Giveaways & Contests Reminder (Week 3426)
Check out our DCT Forum. There, you can get answers to your computer questions or just hang out and chat with other Forum members. It will also allow you to help others, which is always a nice thing to do. Try it out! Dave’s Computer
Why Isn’t Windows 11 A Perfect Operating System?
After 40 years developing a Windows operating system, you’d think Microsoft could get it right, right? But no, Microsoft continues its unfathomable pattern of following up success with unmitigated disasters. Windows 7: Released in 2009 and destined to become one of the most popular Windows
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How To Set Single-Space In LibreOffice Documents
I like to save downloaded programs to DVDs/CDs. Then I keep a list of the programs on each disc. When I was typing up the latest list, the lines looked double-spaced, which I did not set up on purpose. I don’t understand why things change
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How To Copy Anything In Windows 11
A new keyboard combo has been added to Windows 11, allowing users to copy anything and everything. I recently received a Windows Insider email message highlighting new features as well as several Windows 11 tips. Among those tips was this keyboard shortcut, which I previously
How To Resize Selection Box In Opera
How to fix a maximized, non-resizable selection box in Opera. When you save/upload an image (or anything else) in your browser, it opens a box to select the file to upload, or if you are downloading, it asks you to select a folder for the
Managing YouTube Premium Memberships
When I discovered that I could get YouTube Premium for around $3 per month, I snapped it up right away. At the time, I didn’t realise that YouTube Music was included in the deal, so I cancelled my subscription to Spotify and now enjoy all
Microsoft Force Installing ‘OneDrive Photos’ App
Microsoft has started force-feeding a new “OneDrive Photos” app onto Windows 11 PCs, whether you want it or not. And if you’re a OneDrive user, you cannot get rid of it without also removing OneDrive; it’s a case of either OneDrive and the OneDrive Photos
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PC Internals – See What’s Really Inside Your PC
PC Internals A free, lightweight Windows tool that gives you a complete overview of your hardware and operating system in seconds. Ever wondered what’s really running inside your computer? PC Internals by ASCOMP gives you a clean, well-structured look at your CPU, mainboard, memory,
How To Stop Steam From Stealing FPS
Last week we talked about how to use Windows Focus Sessions. If you missed that, you can find it right here: How To Use Windows Focus Sessions This week I’m going to jump over to one of my favorite subjects, Gaming. If you have followed