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eBooks 101: Download and read ebooks

Posted on September 17, 2023September 5, 2023 by cynmackley

eBooks 101: learn how to find, download, and read Kindle books.

Posted in Android, Cyn's Tech Tips, eReaders, Free Downloads, Hardware & Peripherals, I've Always Wanted To Know..., Multimedia, Smartphones, Smartphones, TabletsTagged books, ebooks, ereaders, free books, KindlesLeave a comment

Warning – these hard drives are failing!

Posted on September 16, 2023August 28, 2023 by cynmackley
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A warning about some popular external hard drives. There have been multiple reports of external SSD made by Western Digital and SanDisk failing and losing data.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Hardware & PeripheralsTagged hard drive failure, sandisk failure, ssd failure, western digital failureLeave a comment

How to keep your keyboard clean

Posted on September 9, 2023August 28, 2023 by cynmackley
flat lay photography of apple magic keyboard mouse and mug filled with coffee beside beans

eeping your keyboard clean is essential for maintaining its functionality and prolonging its lifespan. Here are some tips to help you keep your keyboard clean:

Posted in Computer Terms, Hardware & Peripherals, UncategorizedTagged cleaning, cleaning your keyboard, keyboardLeave a comment

Understanding UPS

Posted on August 27, 2023August 17, 2023 by cynmackley

Understanding UPS - how an uninterrupted power supply can protect your work at a reasonable price.

Posted in Computer Terms, Hardware & Peripherals, UncategorizedTagged battery backup, Computers, power supply, ups1 Comment

Find Your Mouse Pointer In A Flash

Posted on August 26, 2023August 17, 2023 by cynmackley

How to find your mouse pointer in a flash in Windows 11.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, Hardware & Peripherals, Uncategorized, Windows 10Tagged find your mouse pointer, mouse options2 Comments

Fix a slow starting PC – check apps

Posted on August 20, 2023August 10, 2023 by cynmackley

Fix a slow starting PC - learn how to check which apps launch at startup.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, File & Disk Management, Hardware & Peripherals, I've Always Wanted To Know..., Windows 10, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged control which programs launch on startup, speed up windows, startup, startup apps, Windows 101 Comment

How does a hotspot work?

Posted on August 6, 2023July 27, 2023 by cynmackley

Turn your Android phone into a mobile hotspot.

Posted in Android, Cyn's Tech Tips, Hardware & Peripherals, I've Always Wanted To Know..., Smartphones, Smartphones, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged android, create a hotspot, mobile hotspot, turn your phone into a hotspot2 Comments

A warning about public chargers

Posted on August 6, 2023July 27, 2023 by cynmackley

Public charging stations are convenient but they can wreck your phone or computer.

Posted in Android, Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Hardware & Peripherals, iOS, Mac OS, Quick Tips, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged charging station security, malware, phone malware, public chargers, public usb charging, ransomware, security, tablet malware, usb charging malwareLeave a comment

USB 101

Posted on July 2, 2023June 24, 2023 by cynmackley

USB 101 - we break down the 1,2,3,4, and a,b,c of USB connections.

Posted in Computer Terms, Hardware & Peripherals, I've Always Wanted To Know...Tagged micro USB, understanding usb, USB, usb 1, usb 2, usb 3, usb a, usb b, USB C, USB ports1 Comment

WiFi Standards

Posted on June 25, 2023June 17, 2023 by cynmackley

We break down WiFi Standards. What they mean and what you need to know about WiFi 7.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Hardware & Peripherals, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged routers, wifi, wifi 4, wifi 5, wifi 6, wifi ac, wifi g, wifi n, wifi standardsLeave a comment

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