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Ready for a Triple Screened Laptop?

Posted on February 20, 2022February 6, 2022 by cynmackley

Check out a gadget that turns your laptop into a triple-monitored powerhouse.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Hardware & PeripheralsTagged laptop monitor, laptop monitor extender, tiple monitor laptopLeave a comment

Move Your Router, Improve Your WiFi

Posted on February 11, 2022January 30, 2022 by cynmackley
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If the WiFi signal in your home isn’t that great and there doesn’t seem to be any technical problem with your router, computer or WiFi provider, it might just be where you have the router located in your house.

Posted in Hardware & PeripheralsTagged router, wi-fi signal problems, wifi, wifi interferenceLeave a comment

How Can I Get A TV Manual?

Posted on February 11, 2022January 30, 2022 by cynmackley
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We show you how to find a manual for your TV. The trick is knowing where to look.

Posted in Hardware & Peripherals, I've Always Wanted To Know..., TV TechTagged find instructions, find manuals, manuals, samsung, tv, TV tech, using the internetLeave a comment

Software… Firmware… Hardware…

Posted on February 9, 2022January 30, 2022 by cynmackley
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What are all of those "Wares" buzzing around your head? I'll explain the difference between software, firmware and hardware and even through in bonus definitions for malware, adware and userware.

Posted in Computer Terms, Desktop Enhancement, Hardware & Peripherals, System Tune-Up HelpTagged adware, firmware, Games, Hardware, malware, programs, Software, userware3 Comments

Should I pay for a firmware update?

Posted on February 8, 2022January 30, 2022 by cynmackley

Should I pay for a firmware update?

Posted in Hardware & Peripherals, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged firmware updates, routers, security, updates1 Comment

Router Update Question

Posted on February 6, 2022January 30, 2022 by cynmackley
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A quick tip to update router firmware.

Posted in Computer Terms, Hardware & PeripheralsTagged firmware update, how to upgrade firmware, Router updateLeave a comment

How Do I Extend My Network’s Range To Cover Blind Spots?

Posted on December 17, 2021December 10, 2021 by cynmackley

If you don't want to buy a wireless extender and have an extra router handy, this article will explain how to use it as a secondary access point.

Posted in Computer Terms, Hardware & PeripheralsTagged blind spot, network range, secondary access point, wireless extender5 Comments

Can’t access Echo online

Posted on December 9, 2021November 22, 2021 by cynmackley

Troubleshooting a problem logging on to the Amazon Echo web app.

Posted in Hardware & Peripherals, UncategorizedTagged amazon, echo, smart speaker, web appLeave a comment

Does XtraPC really work?

Posted on December 3, 2021November 8, 2021 by cynmackley

Can XtraPC really speed up my computer? We check out this gadget.

Posted in Hardware & Peripherals, System Tune-Up Help, UncategorizedTagged flash drive, is xtrapc a scam, linux, slow pc, speed up your PC, Ubuntu, XtraPC3 Comments

Too old for Tech? No way!

Posted on November 30, 2021November 8, 2021 by cynmackley

Seniors sound off on how old is too old for tech.

Posted in Computer Terms, Hardware & Peripherals, I've Always Wanted To Know..., UncategorizedTagged computer, how old is too old for new tech, seniors, smartphones, tech and seniors, technology7 Comments

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