It’s very quick and easy to share files via email. However, it isn’t ideal to use your email as permanent file storage, especially because that data could get lost or cause you to exceed storage limits. We’re going to show you how to bulk download all of your email attachments. We can collect together all of your email attachments from services like Gmail, Yahoo, and Outlook, then store them safely on your local system. There’s a variety of methods that you can use, dependent on y...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on September 26th, 2017
How do you keep your data safe when in public? Do you connect to public Wi-Fi signals? Do you check your online banking? How about sensitive work or business documents? The fact of the matter is that when you’re out and about, using your smartphone, you’re vulnerable to a number of common attacks. A VPN goes someway to protecting your data while on the move. Of course, some are better than others, offering better protection for mobile devices. I’m going to show you how to setup almost a...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on September 22nd, 2017
Sometimes, PowerPoint feels like the forgotten brother of the Microsoft Office suite. Its usefulness is hard to argue against, but people generally seem more interested in tips for Word and tips for Excel. Let’s change all that by looking at something a surprisingly small number of individuals know how to do: change the size of your slides. Of course, there’s nothing worse than poorly sized slides in a presentation. They look annoying, and they can quickly lay waste to the most meticulously planned exhib...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on September 22nd, 2017
You want your website to look awesome, but your web development skills are lacking? Don’t despair! You don’t have to know CSS or PHP to build a fancy site. Some good old HTML and knowing how to copy-and-paste will do. We have compiled 7 free HTML effect templates. They will enhance the functionality and user experience of your site, while not breaking the bank. And they may contain some CSS and PHP too. Maybe one of these is what you’ve been looking for. 1. Parallax Effect You have probably seen the Para...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on September 22nd, 2017
Shutting down is one of your computer’s basic functions, but you can use third-party tools to have even greater control over it. Simply clicking the shutdown button will be a thing of the past. We’re going to show you tools to help you block, automate, log, and speed up the shutdown process. All of the programs offered below are free and lightweight, meaning they won’t overload your system’s resources. If you have another shutdown program to share, let us know in the comments. 1. Block Shutdowns It’s alw...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on September 20th, 2017
Google Forms is a powerful form-building tool that is easy to use. But, for those new to it or others who only use certain features, you may not realize all that it can do. This guide to Google Forms will walk you through every button, feature, question type, and setting. So, pop open Google Forms, follow along or skip to the section you need the most. And, remember to bookmark this for future reference! Get Familiar with the Interface Google Forms offers a clean and simple user interface with intuitive ...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on September 20th, 2017
Are you privacy-conscious? How troubled are you by corporate invasions of privacy? You may not be too worried about having your rights infringed. You might be very concerned by the fact you’re being tracked. It actually doesn’t matter too much, because a lot of the things we take for granted can also be used against us. Here’s how you’re being exploited right now. 1. Social Media Tracking Facebook boasts some 1.9 billion users, of which 1.28 billion use it every single day. Twitter pales in comparison, a...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on September 19th, 2017
Android Oreo is available now for select devices and brings some incremental but noticeable changes. One of these is a new persistent notification that lets you know when apps are running in the background. In theory, it’s useful. Apps running wild in the background are one of the biggest causes of Android battery drain, so it makes sense that you’d want to know about them. However, many people hate having a notification permanently glued to their tray, and would prefer to disable it. While you can’t jus...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on September 19th, 2017
