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Two Factor Authentication adds an extra layer of security to any online account, making it more difficult for someone to break into your account without your permission.
Once enabled, two factor authentication will require anyone who tries to log in to your account to have physical access to your mobile phone in order to log in, even if they know your password. It basically works like this: [Read more…]
Many of the tips I post on this blog involve making changes to the Windows Registry.
The problem is, Windows’ native Regedit Registry Editor can be a real pain to use.
One of my biggest pet peeves with Regedit has always been the way we have to navigate several layers deep into the registry tree using the mouse.
But thanks to a fantastic free utility called Registry Finder, you no longer have to. [Read more…]
Has your computer started acting weird all of a sudden? For example…
Do web pages take forever to load or are you getting pop-ups every time you breathe?
Is your web browser covered in toolbars?
Has your home page or default search engine been mysteriously changed without your permission?
If you answered yes to any of the above questions, your PC is probably infected with malware. [Read more…]
In simple terms, a virtual keyboard is an on-screen keyboard that is used with a mouse. With virtual keyboards, the keys are pressed by pointing to a key on the screen and clicking the mouse.
We are used to virtual keyboards on our phones and tablets. However, they are not always convenient for students, especially when it comes to writing essays or doing other work. [Read more…]
Today, we don’t have to go to the library and sit there for hours on end among piles of papers. Years ago, the students’ workplace resembled chaos due to notes, books, and papers. But fortunately, things are different for us now.
Apps and online platforms have made our lives easier – they help with writing, editing, and, most importantly – researching! Some of them assist with organizing notes, managing time and projects, collecting resources, while others are handy when finding articles and reading them.
Below, I describe the top 7 tools that will make daily tasks and research-related issues easier. [Read more…]