Google Docs Shortcuts
Since I am going to be moseying into Google Docs I thought it would be a good idea to introduce you to some of the many Google Docs shortcuts. Below is but a small portion, but fear not, there will be more for you! The […]
Best Linux Alternatives To Windows
We recently published an article setting out why Linux will never reach mainstream status: Why Linux Will Never Be Mainstream. While I do not pull back from that stance, I do consider Linux a very viable alternative to Windows under certain circumstances — for everyday
How To Play Wordle
I keep seeing people posting their Wordle score on Twitter and decided to check it out. I settled on this website called Wordle Game. Go to their website and you’ll get the default 5-word puzzle. Your goal is to guess the word and you have
Do You Read eBooks?
eBooks and self-publishing have transformed the book publishing world for the better in so many ways, not least by enabling authors to get their work out into the wider world in ways that wouldn’t have been possible a couple of decades ago. Back in the
Thinking Of Buying A New PC? Buyer Beware!
The expectation is that if you purchase a brand new Windows 10 laptop with good specs it will be upgradeable to Windows 11. However, that isn’t necessarily so — read on to learn why. Many retailers are currently advertising some nice laptops at tempting prices
Giveaways & Contests Reminder (Week 1322)
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 Disable Tracking On Android Apps
Recently, one of my apps decided to let me know it was tracking me. That was very nice of it but it got me thinking that I might want to turn off that permission on my device. Now to let you know, I already had
How To Generate Your Own QR Codes
QR Codes or Quick Response Codes are usually square images that are made up of dots and squares to represent binary code. They can be used used to easily send users to web pages, download apps, and so on, without a lot of typing on
How To Change Google Docs Cell Color
If you are creating a table in Google Docs, you may want to highlight the Cell labels so that they stand out. Follow the steps below to learn how: Select the cell or cells in which you would like to color. Right-click and select Table
Twitter Is Great For Arguing With Complete Strangers
If you use Twitter, you’ll know that it’s mainly used for arguing with each other, usually between people who have never met and probably never will meet. Don’t you just love the Internet? A place where you get to exchange punches with trolls who love
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New Watermark In Windows 11
New Windows 11 Watermark On this site and others, there have been several comments and articles about using a workaround to install Windows 11 on unsupported devices. I am surprised at how many people were able to achieve this without any major hitches. If you
Why Are Some Books Banned In US Schools?
Living up to my nom de plume, Mr. Off Topic, I couldn’t help but notice that some books are now banned in many US schools, so I ventured forth to discover which books were so vile as to deserve this treatment. The results of my
Windows 10 Shortcuts For Cortana
We have covered lots of shortcuts in previous posts, but today we will focus on Cortana Web Search. See the shortcuts below: “Ravens score” – will find current sports scores “Rome weather” – will get weather information “Paris time” – will get time zone information
How To Easily Show All Your WiFi Passwords
Did you ever wonder where all your Windows WiFi passwords go? You visit lots of places, often logging into their WiFi network with their passwords, but you never see their passwords again. They are all still on your PC, but how can you see what