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Q&A: Can I save Microsoft 365 files to my computer instead of OneDrive?

Posted on April 20, 2021

Question from Marge: I’ve used the desktop version of MS Office for years, but I recently switched to Microsoft 365.

It took me a few days to get used to it but I believe I’m going to like it ok. There’s one thing that I need help with though.

Every time I create a new document in any Microsoft 365 app and tell it to save the file it always saves it to OneDrive.

I don’t feel comfortable using online storage, for several reasons. Is it possible to make Microsoft 365 save my files to my computer’s hard drive instead of to OneDrive? [Read more…]

8 effective Technical SEO techniques for improving your blog’s search engine rankings

Posted on April 15, 2021

If you have a blog or website you’re surely aware of the importance of “white-hat” Search Engine Optimization (aka SEO).

After all, Google is a primary source of targeted traffic, which is the life-blood of any successful website.

Technical optimization (technical SEO) of a WordPress site is a term that perhaps isn’t used very often, but it’s very important. And if done properly, it can bring you very good results.

This term essentially represents various techniques that aim to increase the speed, stability, and responsiveness of the website, which ultimately leads to better Google rank, more traffic and better satisfied visitors.

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How to lock your PC just by walking away from it

Posted on April 12, 2021

Do you lock your PC every time you leave the room to keep prying eyes from seeing what you’re working on or to prevent others from messing with your computer?

If you only use a computer at home the answer is probably no, but if you use one at work chances are you do.

In fact, many companies actually require their employees to lock their PCs when they leave the room for whatever reason.

If you work for one of those strict employers you probably worry that you might forget to lock your machine sometime and end up getting reprimanded for the lapse.

Well guess what? Windows 10 has a feature called Dynamic Lock that will automatically lock your PC every time you get up and leave the room.

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Complete list of Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts

Posted on April 11, 2021

Virtually every release of a new major Windows version includes a slew of new Windows shortcuts, and Windows 10 is no exception.

In fact, Windows 10 provides dozens of them for you to use at any time!

Some folks prefer to use the mouse and avoid using the keyboard as much as possible, but others love the speed and efficiency gained by replacing three, four or more mouse clicks with a single keystroke combination.

If you’re one of them, check out this extensive list of keyboard shortcuts you can use to do virtually anything in Windows 10… [Read more…]