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How much space do I need for a backup?

Posted on July 28, 2022July 15, 2022 by cynmackley

How much space do you need for a backup? We break it down.

Posted in Computer Terms, File & Disk Management, Uncategorized, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged backups, files, libraries, system image, windowsLeave a comment

Explore God Mode: Part 4

Posted on October 1, 2021September 4, 2021 by cynmackley

We wrap up our special series on Windows God Mode.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, File & Disk Management, Uncategorized, Windows 10Tagged Control Panel, files, God mode, settings, Windows 10Leave a comment

What happens if I clear my downloads folder?

Posted on September 13, 2021August 30, 2021 by cynmackley

Get to know your downloads folder a little better.

Posted in File & Disk Management, I've Always Wanted To Know..., UncategorizedTagged cleaning up files, downloads, downloads folder, file explorer, files, windows2 Comments

Files App Basics

Posted on March 26, 2021March 10, 2021 by cynmackley
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We check out the alternative Windows file manager Files.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, File & Disk Management, Free Downloads, Windows 10Tagged file management, file manager, files, Windows 10Leave a comment

Download and Install Files App

Posted on March 25, 2021March 10, 2021 by cynmackley

Ready for a different take on managing files on your Windows PC? The free Files app offers an alternative to the built-in Windows File Explorer.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, File & Disk Management, Free Downloads, Windows 10Tagged file management, files, files manager, free apps, Windows 101 Comment

How do I get stuff to the cloud?

Posted on March 18, 2021March 3, 2021 by cynmackley
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How to save things to the cloud and how to you get them to our computer? We explain.

Posted in Cloud Storage, Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, File & Disk ManagementTagged apple, cloud storage, dropbox, files, onedrive2 Comments

Free Up Google Storage

Posted on March 3, 2021February 17, 2021 by cynmackley
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Google offers a handy tool to help you free up storage space in your Google Cloud storage account.

Posted in Cloud Storage, Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, File & Disk Management, Using The InternetTagged clear storage, files, google drive, storageLeave 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

Clear up space on your phone

Posted on July 31, 2020July 17, 2020 by cynmackley

A quick way to clear space on your phone while protecting your photos.

Posted in Android, Cloud Storage, Cyn's Tech Tips, Digital Photography, File & Disk Management, Photo Editing, Quick Tips, Smartphones, Smartphones, UncategorizedTagged Android phone, clear space, files, photo storage, smartphone, storageLeave a comment

File Explorer display: Navigation pane

Posted on February 22, 2020February 18, 2020 by cynmackley

All about the File Explorer Navigation pane and how to customize it.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, File & Disk Management, Uncategorized, Windows 10Tagged file explorer, file management, files, Navigation Pane, preview pane, windows, Windows 105 Comments

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