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Windows 8

Why Would Anyone Want Windows?

Posted on June 19, 2017 by cynmackley

A reader thinks that Windows is a giant WinDon't and that I shouldn't encourage folks to use Windows 10. See what I have to say.

Posted in Computer Terms, Windows 10, Windows 8Tagged microsoft, operating systems, windows, Windows 10, windows 715 Comments

Check Out A Cool Retro Keyboard

Posted on June 6, 2017 by cynmackley

It's a blast from the past with these cool retro keyboard choices. But I don't remember ever seeing a paneled keyboard.

Posted in Android, Hardware & Peripherals, iOS, Mac OS, Windows 10, Windows 8Tagged Bluetooth, elretron, manual keyboard, Penna keyboard, retro keyboard, wireless keyboards1 Comment

Restoring Backed-Up Photos

Posted on May 15, 2017 by cynmackley

Having trouble restoring your backup or opening restored files? Here are some suggestions.

Posted in Computer Terms, Digital Photography, File & Disk Management, Free Downloads, Hardware & Peripherals, I've Always Wanted To Know..., Mac OS, Multimedia, Photo Editing, System Tune-Up Help, Uncategorized, Windows 10, Windows 8Tagged backup, file management, files, Flash Drives, Hard Drives, Hardware, Images, restoreLeave a comment

Automatically Clean Your PC With Task Scheduler: Part 1

Posted on March 25, 2017 by cynmackley

Make disk cleanup easy by using your PC's secret weapon: Task Scheduler.

Posted in Computer Terms, File & Disk Management, Windows 10, Windows 8Tagged Disk Cleanup, disk defrag, task scheduler, windows, Windows 10, windows 7, Windows 8.12 Comments

How to: Router Level Ad Blocking

Posted on March 8, 2017 by cynmackley

Block ads on all your devices from the router level with this trick.

Posted in Security Help, Using The Internet, Windows 10, Windows 8Tagged adblock, android, ios, iphone, network, router, router configuration, router setup, windows2 Comments

Windows 10: Importing, Creating, And Sharing Themes

Posted on March 7, 2017 by cynmackley

Give your PC a fresh look by changing your themes. We show you how.

Posted in Desktop Enhancement, Windows 10, Windows 8Tagged changing themes, custom themes, desktop custimization, sharing themes, themes, Windows 10, Windows 8.1Leave a comment

Music Bee – Ultimate Free Music Player

Posted on December 7, 2016 by cynmackley

Why do they call MusicBee the ultimate music player? Why you may want to give this free program a try.

Posted in Android, Free Downloads, Multimedia, Windows 10, Windows 8Tagged free download, free music player, music, music player, MusicBee, organize music1 Comment

Safe Mode in 8, 8.1 and 10

Posted on December 7, 2016 by cynmackley

Having a hard time booting your new machine into safe mode? Here's how!

Posted in Computer Terms, Desktop Enhancement, File & Disk Management, I've Always Wanted To Know..., In The News, Security Help, System Tune-Up Help, Uncategorized, Windows 10, Windows 8Tagged restart, safe mode, Windows 10, windows 8Leave a comment

Send Lots of Vacation Photos With Dropbox (Without Attaching Photos to Your Email)

Posted on September 7, 2016 by cynmackley

We've got a better way to share all of your vacation photos!

Posted in Cloud Storage, Multimedia, Uncategorized, Using The Internet, Windows 10, Windows 8Tagged dropbox, dropbox links, holiday photos, online photo sharing, photo sharing, september 2016, sharingLeave a comment

Create ISO Files: Part 2

Posted on June 30, 2016 by cynmackley

Learn more about creating ISO files for your PC or Mac.

Posted in Computer Terms, File & Disk Management, Hardware & Peripherals, I've Always Wanted To Know..., Mac OS, Windows 10, Windows 8Tagged burn iso, create ISO, ISO, ISO for Mac, ISO for WindowsLeave a comment

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