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Month: February 2016

Why No Windows 10 Upgrade For RT?

Posted on February 29, 2016 by cynmackley

We'll break down the reasons that Windows RT tablets won't be getting the upgrade to Windows 10.

Posted in Hardware & Peripherals, Uncategorized, Windows 10, Windows 8Tagged Microsft, Surface RT, Windows 10, windows 8, Windows RTLeave a comment

Internet Relay Chat: Using HexChat

Posted on February 29, 2016 by cynmackley

Learn how to connect to others using HexChat.

Posted in Free Downloads, Using The InternetTagged hexchat, internet relay chat, IRC, irc softwareLeave a comment

Flash Drive vs. Zip Drive

Posted on February 29, 2016 by cynmackley

We break down the difference between a flash drive and a Zip drive.

Posted in Computer Terms, File & Disk Management, Quick TipsTagged external storage, flash drive, quick tips, zip disk, zip drive2 Comments

Back To Basics: Browsers

Posted on February 28, 2016 by cynmackley

We go back to basics to explain just what a browser is and what it does on your PC.

Posted in Computer Terms, Using The InternetTagged back to basics, browser, chrome, firefox, Internet, internet explorer, Internet terms, Microsoft Edge, safari, using Internet1 Comment

Should Apple Let The Government In?

Posted on February 28, 2016 by cynmackley

Apple won't help the FBI get into a terrorist's iPhone. They say it's for the greater good, but is it?

Posted in In The News, iOS, SmartphonesTagged apple, iphone, privacy, security, smartphone, terrorismLeave a comment

Why Can They Put Ads On My Computer?

Posted on February 28, 2016 by cynmackley

A reader thinks putting ads on websites is like advertisers spray painting ads on his house. We look at the difference.

Posted in Using The InternetTagged ad blocking, ads, Internet, using the internet, websites7 Comments

Windows 10 On An XP PC?

Posted on February 27, 2016 by cynmackley

Can Windows 10 run on an XP PC? Yes, but there are some catches.

Posted in Quick Tips, Windows 10Tagged quick tips, upgrade XP to Windows 10, Windows 10, windows xpLeave a comment

What is your dog?

Posted on February 27, 2016 by cynmackley

This site classifies the breed of your dog using machine learning, but it can also take a picture of you and determine what breed of dog you might be!

Posted in Cool SitesTagged dog breeds, dogs, machine learning, what dog, what dog are youLeave a comment

5 Tech Advancements That Make Food Fun

Posted on February 25, 2016 by cynmackley

5 ways that high-tech is making food more fun and allowing greater creativity.

Posted in Hardware & Peripherals, In The News, Social MediaTagged 3D food printing, 3D printing, instagram, social mediaLeave a comment

Facebook: Control What Your Friends Share About You

Posted on February 25, 2016 by cynmackley

Learn how to control what information your friends share about you on Facebook.

Posted in Security Help, Social Media, Using The InternetTagged apps, apps others use, control what your friends share, disable Facebook Platform, facebook, facebook privacy, settings, social media1 Comment

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