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What Exactly Is Cord Cutting?

Posted on May 21, 2017 by cynmackley

Not sure what it means to cut the cord? We break it down in the simplest terms.

Posted in Multimedia, Quick Tips, TV TechTagged cable, cord cutting, free streaming programs, quick tips, satellite, streaming service, tvLeave a comment

Is My Movie Collection Valuable?

Posted on May 16, 2017 by cynmackley

Is it time to chuck that VHS collection? We break it down.

Posted in Multimedia, Quick Tips, TV TechTagged media, Movies, quick tips, tapes, tv, vhsLeave a comment

The Facebook Safety Rule Parents Break Every Day

Posted on May 15, 2017 by cynmackley

There's one Facebook Safety rule that millions of parents break every day. And that's allowing kids under 13 to have a Facebook account.

Posted in Quick Tips, Security Help, Social Media, Using The InternetTagged facebook, kids on Facebook, minimum age, quick tips, safety, social media4 Comments

Spotting A Facebook Fake In Under A Minute

Posted on May 10, 2017 by cynmackley

How to quickly spot a fake Facebook post and why it matters.

Posted in In The News, Quick Tips, Social MediaTagged facebook, fake, Friends coming back, Friends reunion, quick tips, scamsLeave a comment

Spring Cleaning For Contacts

Posted on May 8, 2017 by cynmackley

Let's get to work cleaning up that inbox!

Posted in Computer Terms, eReaders, Quick Tips, SmartphonesTagged cleaning up contacts, contacts, deleting contacts, quick tips, updating contacts1 Comment

Can I Find Cassette To DVD Recorder?

Posted on May 3, 2017 by cynmackley

What's the best way to get cassette audio to DVDs? We explain why you're going to need a middleman.

Posted in Hardware & Peripherals, Multimedia, Quick TipsTagged audacity, audio, cassettes, cassettes to dvds, converting audio, DVDs, media converter, quick tips1 Comment

Why Do I Have To Pay My ISP To Connect?

Posted on May 1, 2017 by cynmackley

A reader wants to know why they even have to bother paying an ISP as long as they have a modem and router.

Posted in Hardware & Peripherals, I've Always Wanted To Know..., Using The InternetTagged Internet service provider, isp, modem, quick tips, router, wirelessLeave a comment

Should I Switch To OneDrive

Posted on April 29, 2017 by cynmackley

OneDrive Vs. Carbonite - a reader wants to know which service to choose.

Posted in Cloud Storage, File & Disk Management, Quick TipsTagged backup, Carbonite, cloud storage, file management, onedrive, quick tips3 Comments

Tech Terms: How Can I Make Computer WiFi Enabled?

Posted on April 24, 2017 by cynmackley

A look at how to get started with wireless printing.

Posted in Computer Terms, Hardware & Peripherals, Printing Help, UncategorizedTagged connecting to wifi, quick tips, router, tech terms, wireless printing2 Comments

Create a New Folder Fast With This Shortcut

Posted on April 18, 2017 by cynmackley

Create a new file with this handy keyboard shortcut.

Posted in Computer Terms, File & Disk Management, Quick TipsTagged create a new folder, Keyboard Shortcuts, microsoft, quick tips, windows5 Comments

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