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Tech Terms: SSD vs. HDD

Posted on June 2, 2022September 17, 2022 by cynmackley

Which is better HDD or SSD. We break down how they work.

Posted in Hardware & Peripherals, I've Always Wanted To Know..., UncategorizedTagged hard drive, HDD, solid state drive, ssd, storage1 Comment

Tech Terms: Ghosting vs. Cloning vs. Imaging

Posted on May 30, 2022May 21, 2022 by cynmackley

Cloning vs. imaging vs. ghosting. We break down the tech terms associated with backing up your PC.

Posted in Computer Terms, File & Disk Management, Hardware & Peripherals, I've Always Wanted To Know..., UncategorizedLeave a comment

What is a router?

Posted on May 26, 2022May 13, 2022 by cynmackley

Several of you aren't exactly sure what a router is or what it does. We've got simple answers.

Posted in Hardware & Peripherals, I've Always Wanted To Know..., Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged Internet, router, tech terms, using the internetLeave a comment

Lightweight travel options for writers

Posted on May 9, 2022April 30, 2022 by cynmackley

Lightweight and inexpensive travel options for writers.

Posted in Hardware & Peripherals, UncategorizedTagged bluetooth keyboards, equipment for writers, laptop alternatives, lightweight pcs, pcs for writers, tablets for writersLeave a comment

Memory vs. hard drive space

Posted on May 4, 2022April 23, 2022 by cynmackley

Breaking down the difference between memory and hard drive space.

Posted in Computer Terms, File & Disk Management, Hardware & Peripherals, UncategorizedTagged disk space, hard drive, memory, RAM1 Comment

Help! My DVD player won’t work since update

Posted on May 2, 2022April 22, 2022 by cynmackley
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The latest Windows 10 update seems to have put a reader's DVD player out of commission. We troubleshoot.

Posted in Computer Terms, Hardware & Peripherals, Uncategorized, Windows 10Tagged DVD player, dvd player won't work, DVD ROM, Hardware, Windows 10, windows updateLeave a comment

What are my file transfer options?

Posted on March 24, 2022March 20, 2022 by cynmackley

What's the best way to transfer files when you upgrade? We have some suggestions.

Posted in Computer Terms, File & Disk Management, Hardware & Peripherals, Uncategorized, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged best transfer cables, Laplink, PC Mover, transfer cables, transfer files, transfer options, upgrading PC1 Comment

The Perfect Size For A TV

Posted on February 26, 2022March 18, 2022 by cynmackley

What size TV do you need? We break down the magic formula.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, Hardware & Peripherals, I've Always Wanted To Know..., TV TechTagged find the perfect TV, how big a TV do you need, tv, TV sizeLeave a comment

Reset your Win 11 PC

Posted on February 24, 2022February 6, 2022 by cynmackley

Some quick tips to set a quirky Windows 10 PC right again.

Posted in Computer Terms, Hardware & Peripherals, Windows 10, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged factory reset windows 10 PC, recover windows 10, reset Windows 10, Windows 10Leave a comment

Do you have the right to repair?

Posted on February 23, 2022February 7, 2022 by cynmackley
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Should you have the right to get your smartphone or tablet repaired?

Posted in Android, Hardware & Peripherals, In The News, iOS, Smartphones, UncategorizedTagged apple, Computers, electronics, phones, right to repair, smartphonesLeave a comment

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