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Try Bing Wallpaper for beautiful desktop images

Posted on September 26, 2022September 17, 2022 by cynmackley
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Thanks to Microsoft's Bing Wallpaper App, you can have a different free image as your desktop background every day.

Posted in Desktop Enhancement, Windows 10, Windows 11Tagged bing wallpaper app, free wallpaper, windows, Windows 10, Windows 11Leave a comment

DuckDuckGo search engine

Posted on August 20, 2022August 7, 2022 by cynmackley

Check out a free search engine that doesn't track you.

Posted in Android, Computer Terms, iOS, Security Help, Using The InternetTagged android, browsers, default browser, duck duck go, duckduckgo, ios, mac, private browsers, security, windows1 Comment

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

Is this the way to beat ransomware?

Posted on July 20, 2022July 12, 2022 by cynmackley

Is this the way to beat ransomware?

Posted in Cloud Storage, Security Help, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged backups, cloud sync, ransomware, security, windowsLeave a comment

Turn off precision touchpad settings

Posted on July 20, 2022July 12, 2022 by cynmackley

Learn how to turn off your touchpad in Windows 11.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, Quick Tips, Uncategorized, Windows 10, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged precision touchpad, quick tips, touchpad, turn off touchpad, windows, Windows 10Leave a comment

Laptop stuck in airplane mode

Posted on July 19, 2022July 12, 2022 by cynmackley

Does your laptop keep losing the WiFi connection? I've got a quick solution.Does your laptop keep losing the WiFi connection? I've got a quick solution.

Posted in Quick Tips, Shortcuts & Keyboard Tricks, Using The Internet, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged airplane mode, F2 key, no wifi on laptop, using the internet, wifi key, windowsLeave a comment

WordPad: How can I alter settings?

Posted on July 12, 2022July 2, 2022 by cynmackley

Handy tips for customizing WordPad in Windows.

Posted in Computer Terms, Uncategorized, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged new template for wordpad, windows, word processing, WordPad3 Comments

Fix Installation Problems

Posted on June 30, 2022June 14, 2022 by cynmackley

A handy, free tool that can fix problems installing or uninstalling programs.

Posted in Computer Terms, I've Always Wanted To Know..., Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged can't delete program, can't uninstall program, installation problems, microsoft, windows1 Comment

Beware screen-freezing malware

Posted on June 28, 2022June 14, 2022 by cynmackley

Beware screen-freezing malware that convinces you that your PC is locked up.

Posted in Security HelpTagged ad blocker, adware, malware, security, windows1 Comment

Tech Term: BIOS

Posted on May 30, 2022July 13, 2022 by cynmackley

Learn all about BIOS and what it does on your computer.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech TipsTagged BIOS, Computers, tech terms, windows1 Comment

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