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Converting photos to PDF is a versatile process that can be performed on a variety of devices. This process is especially useful when you want to maintain high image quality while optimizing file size.
There are many conversion methods available today – from built-in system functions, through desktop and mobile applications, to online tools. Each solution has its advantages and can be tailored to the individual needs of the user. [Read more…]
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Do you frequently find yourself needing to access your PC’s Windows Services screen to stop, start or otherwise interact with one of the services listed there?
For example, I often find myself needing to clear the print spooler, which requires me to stop and restart that service.
Most people open the System Services screen by clicking the Start button and then typing services.msc, and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with opening it that way. But if you find yourself opening it on a regular basis there’s a faster and easier way… [Read more…]
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Accessing a high speed Internet connection from a distant room can be a challenge.
Wi-Fi signals diminish with distance, and they weaken further as they pass through walls and/or floors on the way to a distant computer.
There are several ways to extend your Internet connection to a distant room. Here are the two most common methods: [Read more…]
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Did you know your Windows 11 PC is logging every action you take, storing it in a database and sending it back to Microsoft?
Yep, every website you visit, every app you use, every game you play, every file you open…all of that data is collected, stored and sent to Microsoft for them to use for various purposes.
If this collection, transmission and usage of your detailed computing activities makes you a bit squeamish, you’re certainly not alone. I’m right there with you. [Read more…]
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As you probably know, every new generation of laptops seems to be thinner than the one before it.
While being thin is good with laptops, it also results in a few downsides.
One of the most important of those downsides is the lack of ports available for plugging external devices into the machine.
Luckily there’s a simple solution to this lack of available ports…