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Understanding apps

Posted on July 22, 2023July 15, 2023 by cynmackley

Breaking down the basics of apps.

Posted in Android, Computer Terms, I've Always Wanted To Know..., iOS, Smartphones, UncategorizedTagged apps, computer basics, programs, smartphones, tablets3 Comments

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

Windows 10 3D Viewer

Posted on August 29, 2019August 1, 2019 by cynmackley

We check out Windows 10's free 3D viewer program.

Posted in App Reviews, Cyn's Tech Tips, Windows 10Tagged 3d modeling, 3D viewer, apps, built in windows programs, programs, Windows 10Leave a comment

Internet Options: Connections & Programs

Posted on June 27, 2019May 25, 2019 by cynmackley

We continue our exploration of Windows Internet Options with Connections & Programs.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, I've Always Wanted To Know..., Uncategorized, Windows 10, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged connections, internet properties, programs, windows, Windows 10, windows internet optionsLeave a comment

Why Won’t My Program Work On All Devices?

Posted on June 21, 2017 by cynmackley

Why can't you install your favorite Windows program on a Mac or iPhone? We explain.

Posted in Android, Computer Terms, I've Always Wanted To Know..., iOS, Mac OS, Windows 10Tagged android, apple, apps, ios, iphone, mac, operating systems, programs, Why Won't My Program Work On All Devices?, windows1 Comment

The Aaron Copland Collection

Posted on June 15, 2017 by cynmackley

Celebrating the centennial of the birth of the American composer Aaron Copland the multi-format collection includes approximately 400,000 items.

Posted in Cool SitesTagged aaron copland, awards, books, composer, correspondence, diaries, manuscript and printed music, motion pictures, music, newspaper and magazine clippings, photographs, programs, scrapbooks, sound recordings, writings1 Comment

10 Must Have Windows Utilities

Posted on May 11, 2016 by cynmackley

Got Windows? We've got 10 free, must-have utilities that you need to download right now.

Posted in Desktop Enhancement, Free Downloads, Software Reviews, System Tune-Up Help, Windows 10, Windows 8Tagged free, programs, Software, Tools, user experience, Utilities, windows, Windows 10, windows 8, Windows 8.1Leave a comment

Windows 10: What Is An App?

Posted on January 12, 2016 by cynmackley

The ins and outs of apps in Windows 10. What they are, how they work and what happens if you refresh your PC.

Posted in Windows 10Tagged All Apps, applications, apps, programs, Windows 10, Windows 10 storeLeave a comment

PlayOnLinux – Run Windows Applications On Linux Computers

Posted on July 10, 2014 by cynmackley

Learn how to install Windows programs on Linux using PlayOnLinux.

Posted in App Reviews, File & Disk Management, Free Downloads, Software ReviewsTagged applications, compatibility, Games, linux, migrate, PlayOnLinux, programs, Software, windows, WineLeave a comment

Why Keep XP?

Posted on May 20, 2013 by cynmackley

If you're not using an old computer, is it necessary to keep the operating system on the old machine? The answer is "yes" if you want to run programs, but "no" if you want to remove the drive to use as an external drive to store documents.

Posted in Computer Terms, Hardware & Peripherals, UncategorizedTagged documents, external, hard drive, Operating System, programs, xp2 Comments

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