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Make a Gmail shortcut in Windows 7

Posted on October 11, 2017October 11, 2017 by cynmackley

The quick and easy way to create desktop Gmail shortcuts.

Posted in Desktop Enhancement, E-Mail Help, Using The InternetTagged browser shortcut, chrome, creating shortcuts, email, email shortcut, gmail shortcut, windows 7Leave a comment

Can I Move From 7 to 8.1?

Posted on October 10, 2017October 9, 2017 by cynmackley

Is updating from Windows 7 to 8.1 a good way to save important files? We look at the options.

Posted in Computer Terms, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged microsoft, Windows 10, windows 7, Windows 8.1, windows upgradeLeave a comment

Why didn’t Microsoft build it right in the first place?

Posted on October 6, 2017October 3, 2017 by cynmackley

A reader wants to know why Microsoft just doesn't build Windows right in the first place so they don't need to update the OS.

Posted in Computer Terms, Uncategorized, Windows 10, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged microsoft, windows, Windows 10, windows 7, Windows life cycle, windows xp1 Comment

Countdown to the end of Windows 7

Posted on October 3, 2017October 2, 2017 by cynmackley

The clock is ticking on Windows 7. So what are your options?

Posted in Computer Terms, Security Help, Uncategorized, Windows 10Tagged end of windows 7, security, Windows 10, windows 7, Windows 7 lifecycle1 Comment

Properties: Try This Quick Keyboard Shortcut

Posted on July 10, 2017 by cynmackley

Get to the properties menu for a file or folder in a flash with this quick shortcut.

Posted in Computer Terms, Quick Tips, Windows 10, Windows 8Tagged properties menu, shortcut, show properties menu, Windows 10, windows 7, Windows 8.1Leave a comment

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

Why Would Anyone Want Windows?

Posted on June 19, 2017 by cynmackley

A reader thinks that Windows is a giant WinDon't and that I shouldn't encourage folks to use Windows 10. See what I have to say.

Posted in Computer Terms, Windows 10, Windows 8Tagged microsoft, operating systems, windows, Windows 10, windows 715 Comments

Windows 7: Create A Recovery Disc

Posted on June 1, 2017 by cynmackley

Creating a restore disc for Windows 7 is easy! If you don't have one (or don't have a restore partition), here's how to do it.

Posted in Computer Terms, Desktop Enhancement, File & Disk Management, Free Downloads, Hardware & Peripherals, I've Always Wanted To Know..., System Tune-Up Help, UncategorizedTagged cd, dvd, recovery, restore, USB, windows 75 Comments

In The News 05-19-2017

Posted on May 18, 2017 by cynmackley

Windows gets a news look, HP laptops come with a pre-installed keylogger, and Windows 7 is still the boss.

Posted in In The NewsTagged fluent design, hp keylogger, In The News 05-19-2017, microsoft, os operating share, Windows 10, windows 7Leave a comment

Get A Quick File Preview In Windows 7

Posted on April 3, 2017 by cynmackley

Want a better look at that file? We've got a quick keyboard shortcut.

Posted in Computer Terms, Quick TipsTagged file explorer, Keyboard Shortcuts, preview, quick tips, windows 72 Comments

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