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How to quickly create a Desktop shortcut to any app on your PC

Posted on April 3, 2025

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It’s very easy to remove a shortcut (icon) from the Desktop on a Windows PC. In fact there are several ways to do it, including:

1 – Right-Click on the icon and then click Delete.

2 – Left-click on the icon to select it, then press the Delete key on your keyboard.

But have you noticed that there is no obvious way to create a Desktop shortcut to an app? [Read more…]

Computer (or phone) acting strange? Try this first.

Posted on March 25, 2025

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Have you ever been using your computer and had it start acting strange for no apparent reason?

I’m sure you probably have because it happens all the time.

For example, just the other day my Internet connection shut down and it simply refused to re-establish a connection.

A couple of days later my earbuds just stopped working right in the middle of a video I was watching, and they refused to start working again even after I loaded a different video. They worked fine when I tried them with phone.

When those things happened I didn’t immediately jump into troubleshooting mode and start checking drivers or verifying system settings. I did this instead… [Read more…]

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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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…]

Patch it up! Finding the perfect Windows patch management tool

Posted on November 18, 2024

Windows patch management might not be the most glamorous task in IT, but ensuring your systems are up-to-date is crucial. But with so many tools out there, how do you choose the perfect one?

Whether you’re an IT professional, a system admin, or just someone trying to keep your Windows machine running smoothly, this guide is for you. We’ll explore what makes a patch management tool effective and how you can find the best fit for your needs. [Read more…]

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