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Quick Tip – Assign a default app in Windows 10

Posted on June 20, 2018June 8, 2018 by cynmackley

We've got a quick way to pick a default program to open a file.

Posted in Computer Terms, File & Disk Management, Windows 10, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged file associations, quick tips, windows, Windows 10Leave a comment

Is this warning for real?

Posted on March 31, 2018March 23, 2018 by cynmackley

Is this warning for real? We check out how you can install Norton toolbars.

Posted in Quick Tips, Security Help, Using The InternetTagged norton, quick tips, security, ToolbarsLeave a comment

Windows 10: See The Hidden Start Menu

Posted on July 8, 2017 by cynmackley

Check out the hidden start menu in Windows 10. We'll show you how to access it with just one click.

Posted in Computer Terms, Quick Tips, Windows 10Tagged hidden start menu, quick tips, right click, shortcuts, Windows 10, Windows 10: See The Hidden Start Menu10 Comments

Chrome: Enable Missing Read Mode

Posted on July 5, 2017 by cynmackley

Learn how to activate distraction-free reading in Google Chrome.

Posted in Using The InternetTagged browser, chrome, distill, distilled, distraction, free, Internet, quick tips, read mode, windows, Windows 10, windows 7, windows 8, Windows 8.1, windows xp10 Comments

The Email Address Trick That Can Save You Time & Trouble

Posted on June 19, 2017 by cynmackley

The quick email tip that will save you a log of time and trouble when you decide to switch Internet service providers.

Posted in Computer Terms, E-Mail Help, Quick TipsTagged aol, changing isp, changing your email address, email, email providers, gmail, outlook.com, quick tips, yahoo7 Comments

Are My Old Zip 10 Drives Compatible With Windows 10?

Posted on June 17, 2017July 19, 2017 by cynmackley

Will a Zip drive work with Windows 10 and should you even try?

Posted in Computer Terms, Hardware & Peripherals, Quick TipsTagged CD/DVD, flash drive, quick tips, storage, Windows 10, zip drive, ZipCD1 Comment

When Will They Replace Windows 10?

Posted on June 7, 2017 by cynmackley

So is Windows 11 on the way any time soon? We look at what the future might hold for the Windows OS.

Posted in Computer Terms, Quick Tips, Windows 10Tagged Operating System, quick tips, When Will They Replace Windows 10?, windows, Windows 10, Windows 112 Comments

Upgrading To 10 Was Easy

Posted on June 3, 2017 by cynmackley

How easy was the switch to Windows 10? A reader offers some good advice.

Posted in Computer Terms, Quick Tips, Windows 10Tagged Computers, PC help, PCs, quick tips, tech advice, upgrading, Windows 102 Comments

Windows Error Codes: Definitions For All 16,000 Of Them

Posted on May 29, 2017 by cynmackley

What the heck does that Windows error mean? Where you can find definitions for 16,000 Windows system error codes.

Posted in Computer Terms, Quick TipsTagged quick tips, system error, system error codes, windowsLeave a comment

Check The Cable!

Posted on May 23, 2017 by cynmackley

Having trouble with your device? There's always one piece of equipment that should be a prime suspect.

Posted in Computer Terms, Hardware & Peripherals, Quick TipsTagged frozen computer, patience, program won't open, quick tips, slow programLeave a comment

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