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5 tips for getting the most from your Internet connection

Posted on April 12, 2024

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Back in the early days of home computing, most users had to connect their computers to the Internet using a dial-up analog modem.

Those dial-up connections were typically about as slow as a sedated slug, and establishing and keeping a stable connection was tricky at best.

Even worse, that slow and unreliable connection was typically dedicated to a single computer, so connecting multiple computers to the Internet required a separate modem and a separate telephone land-line for each computer. [Read more…]

4 incredibly handy mouse tricks

Posted on April 8, 2024

Virtually every computer user knows that clicking on a link or icon will open whatever item that object is pointing to.

But did you know there’s a lot more to using your mouse than just visiting links and opening programs?

Truth be told, the mouse is actually one of the most versatile parts of your computer system.

Want proof? Well, check out these four extremely useful mouse tricks: [Read more…]

Windows users: Save time by skipping the clicking

Posted on April 7, 2024

Ok, I’ll admit it. I’m impatient. Well, at least when it comes to getting things done on my computer.

After all, there are only so many hours in the day, right?

With that in mind, one of the best tips I’ve learned over the years is that the keyboard is often a lot faster and more efficient than the mouse.

I used to get frustrated at having to click through multiple layers of menus, click on the program I want to run and then scroll through a couple hundred filenames until I find the specific file I need to work with.

But these days in most cases I can just skip the mouse altogether except for one final click and be working with my file in mere seconds. Here’s how it’s done: [Read more…]

Charge your USB devices by plugging them directly into a wall outlet

Posted on April 7, 2024

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Do you ever wish you could charge your cell phone, tablet or other USB device simply by plugging it into a wall outlet?

Well, you can. All you have to do is replace one or more of your standard electrical outlets with a nifty USB Wall Charging Outlet.

You can purchase one of these inexpensive charging outlets, then hire an electrician or handy neighbor to install them for you. Actually, you can simply install them yourself if you possess basic electrical skills. [Read more…]

How to make your Tech Support calls as painless as possible

Posted on April 5, 2024

There are few things in life more frustrating than having to place a call to Tech Support. No matter what, it seems like it’s always a hassle!

First, you have to spend a good chunk of your day on hold, then once your call is answered you have to endure a seemingly endless line of questions that have little to do with the problem at hand.

Being prepared can help take the sting out of the process. Here are a few tips for making your next Tech Support call as painless as possible: [Read more…]