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Turn on Mac Sticky Keys

Posted on January 15, 2023January 8, 2023 by cynmackley
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Ever have difficulty pressing multiple keys at the same time to perform a function on Mac? For example, Cmd + Shift + 4? Sticky keys allows you to press keys individually in sequences instead of attempting to depress multiple keys.

Posted in Computer Terms, Mac OS, Quick Tips, Shortcuts & Keyboard TricksTagged accessiblity, Keyboard Tricks, mac, sticky keysLeave a comment

8 Security Tips To Usher You Into The New Year

Posted on January 8, 2023January 1, 2023 by cynmackley
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Make staying safe online your New Year's resolution with these great online safety tips.

Posted in Quick Tips, Security Help, Using The InternetTagged apps, credit, extensions, online safety, Phishing, security, shoppping, Tips4 Comments

Holiday Hint: Pull out a powerstrip

Posted on November 21, 2022November 9, 2022 by cynmackley

An important hint to keep your holidays charged.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Quick Tips, UncategorizedTagged charging, power strip, powerstrip, quick tips, tech hintsLeave a comment

Thanksgiving: Unplugged

Posted on November 14, 2022October 30, 2022 by cynmackley

Thanksgiving unplugged: the simple trick for a phone-free dinner table.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, Quick TipsTagged disconnect, electronics-free table, phone free zone, Thanksgiving, unpluggedLeave a comment

Office with a Chromebook

Posted on October 10, 2022September 25, 2022 by cynmackley

Can you use office with a Chromebook? I'll show you how.

Posted in Android, Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, MS Office Help, Quick Tips, UncategorizedTagged chromebook, free office, Office apps, Office online, office tips, office with chromebookLeave a comment

Chrome Keyboard Shortcuts

Posted on October 2, 2022September 23, 2022 by cynmackley

Google Chrome is the most popular browser out there, so I thought you guys could use a list of keyboard shortcuts to make browsing easier.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Quick Tips, Shortcuts & Keyboard Tricks, Using The InternetTagged browsing, chrome, chrome keyboard shortcuts, googleLeave a comment

Test Your Antivirus With Notepad

Posted on August 15, 2022August 2, 2022 by cynmackley

A quick Notepad trick to test out your antivirus.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Quick Tips, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged Notepad, quick tips, test security, test your antivirus6 Comments

How did that happen?

Posted on August 14, 2022August 2, 2022 by cynmackley

Arrrgh! What just happened on your PC? We may know what's to blame.

Posted in Quick Tips, UncategorizedTagged mistakes, quick tips, shortcuts1 Comment

Label That Cable!

Posted on August 6, 2022July 30, 2022 by cynmackley

Here's a piece of advice that comes from my years of experience working in television and offering up tech tips: Label That Cable!

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Quick TipsTagged cables, cords, organization tipsLeave a comment

Protect your WordPad template

Posted on July 21, 2022July 12, 2022 by cynmackley

A quick tip for protecting your documents.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Quick Tips, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged read only files, templates, word, word processors, WordPadLeave a comment

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