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Tech Term: Boot

Posted on August 24, 2020August 4, 2020 by cynmackley

We tackle a tech term. Learn what boot means.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Hardware & Peripherals, UncategorizedTagged boot, booting, computer terms, reboot, tech terms2 Comments

How can I watch DVDs on my PC?

Posted on July 18, 2020July 9, 2020 by cynmackley

The free program that can solve problems playing DVDs on your PC.

Posted in Computer Terms, Free Downloads, Hardware & Peripherals, Multimedia, Windows 10, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged dvd, free downloads, media players, play DVDs, vlc, VLC Player, Windows 102 Comments

5 Tips To Clean Your Keyboard

Posted on July 17, 2020July 1, 2020 by cynmackley

Five easy tips to keep your keyboard clean and sanitized.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Hardware & PeripheralsTagged clean keyboards, how to clean a keyboard, keyboardsLeave a comment

Soda Spill On Laptop

Posted on July 13, 2020July 9, 2020 by cynmackley

Help! I spilled soda on my keyboard. What do I do next?

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Hardware & PeripheralsTagged fixing sticky keyboard, keyboards, soda spill on laptop, sticky keyboard1 Comment

Getting external drives in order

Posted on June 26, 2020June 12, 2020 by cynmackley

How to change the name and letter of drives on your Windows PC.

Posted in Computer Terms, File & Disk Management, Hardware & Peripherals, Uncategorized, Windows 10, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged change letter of drives, change order of drives, disk management, drive management, file management, PCs, rename drives, Windows 101 Comment

Mac Alternate Mouse Control

Posted on May 26, 2020May 20, 2020 by cynmackley

Use your keyboard to control the mouse on a Mac.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Hardware & Peripherals, Mac OS, UncategorizedTagged accessibility options, mac, Mac alternate mouse control, MouseLeave a comment

New Surface Go 2

Posted on May 24, 2020May 22, 2020 by cynmackley

The new Surface Go offers a faster PC at a smaller price.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Hardware & Peripherals, Quick Tips, Uncategorized, Windows 10Tagged microsoft, PCs, Surface Go 2, tablets, Windows 10Leave a comment

Storage Sense Options

Posted on May 20, 2020May 13, 2020 by cynmackley

Storage Sense Options - learn how to free up space on your PC.

Posted in Cloud Storage, Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, File & Disk Management, Hardware & Peripherals, UncategorizedTagged cloud storage, Disk Cleanup, disk maintenance, storage, storage sense, Windows 10Leave a comment

Update laptop sound drivers

Posted on April 28, 2020April 23, 2020 by cynmackley

A quick and easy tip on updating audio drivers on your PC.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Hardware & Peripherals, Uncategorized, Windows 10Tagged audio, device manager, sound, update drivers, update windows driver, Windows 10Leave a comment

Help! No audio on my laptop

Posted on April 25, 2020April 23, 2020 by cynmackley

Help! No audio on my laptop. We'll troubleshoot.

Posted in Computer Terms, Hardware & Peripherals, Windows 10Tagged audio, quick fixes, sound issues, troubleshooter, Windows 10Leave a comment

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