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Desktop Enhancement

Get To The Desktop Fast In Windows

Posted on April 5, 2017 by cynmackley

Get to your desktop in a flash with this keyboard shortcut.

Posted in Computer Terms, Desktop Enhancement, Quick TipsTagged keyboard shortcut, minimize, quick tips, windows, Windows key2 Comments

Change Pointing Finger Cursor

Posted on March 25, 2017 by cynmackley

Not keen on the pointing finger cursor? We show you how to customize your mouse pointers.

Posted in Desktop Enhancement, Hardware & PeripheralsTagged change mouse pointer, customize mouse pointers, gmail, mouse pointers, windowsLeave a comment

How To Get The Windows Start Button On A Mac

Posted on March 12, 2017 by cynmackley

If you're a Mac user missing that Windows start button, we've got a quick solution.

Posted in Desktop Enhancement, Mac OSTagged apple, get a start button for your Mac, laptop, mac, MacBook, Start Button, windowsLeave a comment

Windows 10: Importing, Creating, And Sharing Themes

Posted on March 7, 2017 by cynmackley

Give your PC a fresh look by changing your themes. We show you how.

Posted in Desktop Enhancement, Windows 10, Windows 8Tagged changing themes, custom themes, desktop custimization, sharing themes, themes, Windows 10, Windows 8.1Leave a comment

Customize The Lock Screen In Windows 10

Posted on February 9, 2017 by cynmackley

Add your own photos or create a slideshow to give your Windows 10 lock screen a custom look.

Posted in Computer Terms, Desktop Enhancement, Using The Internet, Windows 10Tagged change photos in Windows 10, customize Windows 10, desktop, lock screen, slide show, Windows 10Leave a comment

Windows 10: Get Rid Of Tiles In The Start Menu

Posted on January 31, 2017 by cynmackley

If you're not a fan of Windows 10 tiles, we'll show you how to get rid of them.

Posted in Computer Terms, Desktop Enhancement, Windows 10Tagged Live Tiles, microsoft, remove all tiles, remove tiles, start menu, tiles, Windows 102 Comments

Windows 7: The Quick Way To Scroll Through Open Programs

Posted on January 31, 2017 by cynmackley

We've got a quick tip for checking all of your open programs in Windows 7.

Posted in Computer Terms, Desktop EnhancementTagged Keyboard Shortcuts, quick tips, view open programs, windows 7, Windows Key + T1 Comment

Help! My Live Tiles Have Vanished

Posted on January 14, 2017 by cynmackley

We're on the case of the vanishing Windows 10 Live Tiles.

Posted in Desktop Enhancement, Windows 10Tagged create new account, Live Tiles, live tiles missing from start menu, start menu, Windows 103 Comments

Help! I Need To Take A Picture Of The Screen

Posted on January 9, 2017 by cynmackley

Need a screenshot? We've got three easy options for capturing the image you need.

Posted in Computer Terms, Desktop Enhancement, File & Disk Management, Windows 10Tagged how to take a screenshot, Microsoft Edge, screenshot, Snipping Tool, take a picture of the screen, web note2 Comments

Cassette To Computer

Posted on December 20, 2016 by cynmackley

Want to transfer your cassettes to your computer but don't have an audio in jack? Here's how!

Posted in Computer Terms, Desktop Enhancement, File & Disk Management, Free Downloads, Hardware & Peripherals, I've Always Wanted To Know..., Multimedia, UncategorizedTagged 3.5mm, audacity, cassettes, records, USBLeave a comment

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