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How to quickly select everything in a document at once

Posted on February 26, 2025

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Have you ever needed to select all the text and images on a web page or other document at the same time?

How about all the cells in spreadsheet or all the data contained in an input box?

Well, there are several ways to select everything at once, but the fastest and simplest way on a Windows PC is to use the handy keyboard shortcut Ctrl+A.

If you have a Mac just press Command+A.

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Why you need to install software security updates ASAP

Posted on December 19, 2024

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It seems like every other time we turn on our computers and mobile devices these days there are updates waiting to be installed.

This seemingly endless stream of updates can be annoying, especially when you’re needing to get something done in a hurry, but I strongly recommend installing security updates right away, before you do anything else.

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Q&A: Can you use the same USB drive on both a Mac and a PC?

Posted on December 13, 2024

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Question from Kasey:  I use a Windows computer at work and a Mac at home. I’ve tried using the same USB flash drive on both computers by I always get an error.

I really need to be able to use certain files on both computers and transfer them back and forth.

My question: Is there any way to use the same USB drive on a Mac and a Windows PC?  [Read more…]

Q&A: How can I open Finder using my Mac’s keyboard?

Posted on February 9, 2024

Question from Dharia:  I recently bought my first Mac (actually, a MacBook) and I have a question about it.

I loved how I could open File Explorer in Windows by pressing the Windows and E keys at the same time.

Is there a way to use the keyboard to open the Finder on a Mac?  [Read more…]

This simple tip can help protect your computer from malware

Posted on September 29, 2023

Unfortunately, in the Internet age, viruses and other forms of malware tend to spread like wildfires, and it’s getting harder by the day to keep your devices from getting infected by them.

That’s why it’s important to install a high quality antivirus program on your Windows computer, keep it updated at all times and perform a couple of on-demand malware scans on a regular basis.

Macs aren’t as likely to get infected with malware as Windows machines, but it’s happening more all the time. That’s why I recommend running frequent scans with Malwarebytes for Mac.

With all of the above being said, a little due diligence can go a long way towards keeping your machines safe as well. [Read more…]

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