Looking for information about Google Chrome? You’ve come to the right place. Google’s browser is by far the most popular in the world, but that doesn’t always mean that it’s easy to use. Whether you’re interested in Chrome’s options menu or just want to learn how to do something specific, this FAQ will help. Let’s answer some of the most common questions about using Google Chrome. 1. What Version of Chrome Do I Have? Google makes it easy to check what version of ...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on December 15th, 2017
You probably interact with the Windows Start Menu dozens of times a day. It’s the hub for all the apps, settings, and utilities on your computer. Shouldn’t you love working with it? While we’re glad that the proper menu is back after an absence in Windows 8, you can always make default Windows features better. If you’re looking for something new, here are the best apps you can download to replace or circumvent your Start Menu. The End of Classic Shell You’d expect to see Cla...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on December 6th, 2017
The multitasking myth is pervasive. No matter how much multitasking research we see, we continue to tell ourselves that most people can’t multitask, but we can. Time and time again, research shows that when we think we’re multitasking, we’re not actually doing more than a thing at once. We’re switching back and forth between activities, and that a phenomenon known as "switching cost" makes us less efficient (and may put us in danger). Image Credit: Daxiao_Productions/DepositPhotos But… There is one parti...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on December 6th, 2017
Spotify is clearly keen to bring 2017 to an early close, and to hurry proceedings up the streaming service has launched Your 2017 Wrapped. This is Spotify’s look back at your listening habits over the past 12 months, with statistics to peruse and a 100-song playlist full of your favorites. It would be a boring world if we all liked the same music. Thankfully, this isn’t the case, and while one person can happily rock out to metal all night, someone else will prefer to chill out to jazz. Music is a person...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on December 5th, 2017
A Bluetooth keyboard offers a winning combination of portability and cross-device compatibility — but they’re not perfect for everyone. While there are Bluetooth keyboards out there worth buying, you should be aware that they come with trade-offs. For example, gamers, coders, and writers should use wired keyboards, which tend to offer better reliability, functionality, and security. Should you get one? Here are six reasons why you may want to rethink the Bluetooth keyboard. 1. Durable Keyboards Have Bett...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on November 30th, 2017
This guide will take you through the various available options for a home media center (also known as Home Theatre Personal Computers or HTPCs). More and more people are changing to the cord cutting lifestyle, eschewing traditional television networks for streaming services and alternative methods of viewing live television.This guide is available to download as a free PDF. Download How to Build a Great Media Center PC now. Feel free to copy and share this with your friends and family. From simple, pre-m...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on November 30th, 2017
Malware is everywhere these days. You only have to sneeze in the wrong café, and you have malware. Okay, maybe not that bad. But as the networked world expands, so does the potential for infection. This MakeUseOf guide is a step-by-step approach to removing a significant amount of malware. Furthermore, we’re going to show you how to stop malware infecting your system, to begin with. And if you don’t have to worry about malware, you’ll have more time for the finer things in life. We cannot deliver a guide...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on November 30th, 2017
Browsing the modern internet is an exercise in avoiding the scams, viruses, and malware that lurk around every corner. It’s sadly no longer the case that only visiting reputable websites can keep you safe either. That doesn’t mean that your favorite music streaming site is necessarily malicious though. Instead, many websites, downloads, and emails are compromised and loaded with malicious intent. While malware sometimes leaves less-than-subtle hints about its existence, that isn’t always the case. Often ...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on November 29th, 2017
