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Going through the motions – 20 tech terms to know

Posted on June 1, 2022May 21, 2022 by cynmackley

More basic tech terms to improve your skills.

Posted in Computer Terms, UncategorizedTagged computer terms, copy, delete, double-click, drag and drop, left-click, motions, right click, scroll, triple-click, using your mouse1 Comment

Understanding web apps

Posted on March 25, 2022March 20, 2022 by cynmackley

Understanding web apps. How they work and the pros and cons.

Posted in Computer Terms, File & Disk Management, I've Always Wanted To Know..., UncategorizedTagged Chromebooks, computer terms, online apps, web appsLeave a comment

Portable Apps Puts Your Programs In Your Pockets

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

Did you know you can download portable versions of popular programs like browsers, email clients, and even office programs onto a flash drive and take them with you to use on any computer you choose?

Posted in Computer Terms, File & Disk Management, Free Downloads, Using The InternetTagged apps of flash drive, computer terms, portable appsLeave a comment

Windows 11: Scroll two windows at once

Posted on December 17, 2021December 10, 2021 by cynmackley
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Learn how to scroll two windows at once in Windows 11.

Posted in Computer Terms, Windows 11Tagged computer terms, mouse trick, scroll inactive windows, Windows 11Leave a comment

Save vs. Save As

Posted on November 10, 2020October 29, 2020 by cynmackley

Here's a tech basic that I think is worth going over. What's the difference between Save and Save as?

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Windows 10Tagged computer basics, computer terms, Save, save as, tech terms1 Comment

What’s A Shortcut?

Posted on September 22, 2020September 5, 2020 by cynmackley

Shortcuts - I'll explain what they are and why they work.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Desktop Enhancement, Shortcuts & Keyboard Tricks, Windows 10Tagged computer terms, icons, shortcuts, tech tipsLeave a comment

Tech Term – Beta

Posted on September 18, 2020August 29, 2020 by cynmackley

We'll explain just what a beta tester is and why you might want to become one.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Quick Tips, Windows 10Tagged beta user, computer terms, tech terms, windows insiderLeave a comment

DLL Files

Posted on September 13, 2020August 29, 2020 by cynmackley

Just what is a DLL file and should you ever delete it?

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Windows 10Tagged computer terms, dll, files, tech terms, windowsLeave a comment

Windows Search Settings: Privacy

Posted on August 27, 2020August 4, 2020 by cynmackley

Learn how to control privacy in your Windows search settings.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Windows 10Tagged computer terms, search settings, Windows 10, windows 10 search2 Comments

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

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