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Why no audio on my PC?

Posted on September 23, 2021September 2, 2021 by cynmackley

No sound on your PC? We troubleshoot.

Posted in Computer Terms, Hardware & Peripherals, UncategorizedTagged audio, external sound card, pc, sound card, speakers, troubleshooting, usb sound cardLeave a comment

What do these keys do?

Posted on September 21, 2021September 3, 2021 by cynmackley

Just what do those F keys do on a keyboard? We learn all about function keys and how to use them.

Posted in Computer Terms, Hardware & Peripherals, I've Always Wanted To Know..., Shortcuts & Keyboard Tricks, Uncategorized, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged blue keys, f keys, fn keys, function keys, keyboards, what do function keys do, windows keyboard2 Comments

Safety tip for phones

Posted on September 3, 2021August 15, 2021 by cynmackley

Don't let your love for your phone turn lethal. Remember this important safety tip.

Posted in Android, Hardware & Peripherals, iOS, Smartphones, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Windows 10: easily disconnect from the Internet

Posted on August 23, 2021August 8, 2021 by cynmackley

Turning your Internet connection on and off in Windows 10.

Posted in Hardware & Peripherals, Using The Internet, Windows 10Tagged airplane mode, connect to internet, disconnect from Internet, Internet, wifi, Windows 101 Comment

Help! My Laptop Isn’t Charging

Posted on August 15, 2021August 6, 2021 by cynmackley

A reader has a laptop that just won't charge. We troubleshoot.

Posted in Computer Terms, Hardware & Peripherals, UncategorizedTagged adapters, batteries, Computers, laptop, laptop not charging, power cordsLeave a comment

The two questions you must ask when something stops working

Posted on July 29, 2021July 17, 2021 by cynmackley

Two simple tips that can fix frustrating tech problems in a jiffy.

Posted in Computer Terms, Hardware & Peripherals, I've Always Wanted To Know..., UncategorizedTagged Hardware, tech tips, troubleshooting1 Comment

Is Superfetch Slowing You Down?

Posted on July 28, 2021July 17, 2021 by cynmackley
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If your PC is running slow and your seeing high disk usage, Superfetch could be to blame.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, File & Disk Management, Hardware & Peripherals, Windows 10Leave a comment

Would this Wireless Adapter Still Work?

Posted on July 1, 2021August 9, 2021 by cynmackley

How old is too old when it comes to electronics?

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Hardware & Peripherals, Quick TipsTagged adapters, old electronics, recycling electronicsLeave a comment

Control Mac Mouse and Trackpad Speed

Posted on June 18, 2021June 1, 2021 by cynmackley

Customize the mouse and trackpad settings on your Mac.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Hardware & Peripherals, Mac OS, UncategorizedTagged apple, intertia, mac, Mouse, TrackpadLeave a comment

Unboxing The Surface Pro 7

Posted on June 17, 2021June 1, 2021 by cynmackley

Unboxing my Microsoft Surface Pro 7. How does it measure up?

Posted in Computer Terms, Hardware & Peripherals, Windows 10Tagged microsoft, surface pro 7, surface pro unboxing, Windows 10Leave a comment

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