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How to print any web page without printing the ads and other ‘junk’

Posted on May 21, 2020

Have you ever tried to print a web page only to end up with a printed page that was difficult to read because of all the clutter?

Ads, header logos, photos and other types of “extra” content are usually quite acceptable when viewing a web page in your browser, but they can be a pain in the neck when you want to print the page.

Luckily, there’s a fantastic free service called Print Friendly that will let you quickly and easily print just the text (and optionally the photos) that appears on any web page. Here’s how to use it: [Read more…]

Why you should plug your modem and router into their own battery backup device

Posted on May 20, 2020

Note: The links in this post are affiliate links.

You probably already know how important it is to keep your laptop and desktop computers plugged into a battery backup device.

But there are actually at least two other devices in your home that deserve a battery backup unit as well…

They are your modem and router!

The most important reason for keeping those devices attached to a battery backup is the protection it provides from power surges, brownouts and distant lighting strikes.

If a surge comes in on your power line it could easily take out your modem, your router, or both, leaving you without Internet access until you can arrange to have them replaced.

But there’s also another reason why a battery backup unit is so important… [Read more…]

Make selecting multiple files in ‘File Explorer’ a lot easier by enabling Check Boxes

Posted on May 19, 2020

Selecting multiple files in File Explorer can be one of the most aggravating tasks one can perform in Microsoft Windows.

You hold down the Ctrl key and start clicking on filenames, only to find yourself accidentally creating a ton of duplicate files because of an errant click and drag sequence.

And the task is even more difficult if your hands are shaky or you have difficulty controlling the mouse pointer.

If you use Windows 7, 8, or 10, there’s an easier way to select multiple files without making those insidious accidental copies or getting all the way to the bottom of the list of files only to “lose” your selections by making an errant click.

All you have to do is enable Check Boxes. Here’s how: [Read more…]

Here’s the best way to quickly bookmark a web page

Posted on May 16, 2020

If you use Chrome, Firefox or Opera you probably know that you can either click the “Star” icon on the right side of the address bar or press Ctrl+D to bookmark the web page you’re currently viewing.

Those are the methods most people use to bookmark a page, but there’s another way that’s even better. Here’s how to do it: [Read more…]