One of the most panic-inducing computer problems occurs when your PC won’t boot. It’s terrifying because you know something is wrong, but can’t properly troubleshoot it since you don’t have a computer to research with. You might find the root of your problem lies in BIOS corruption. Maybe a power outage screwed it up, or you tried to update the BIOS and ran into a problem. Whatever the case, resetting the BIOS is a good way to clear these problems and start fresh. Here’s the basic outline for doing so. F...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on August 15th, 2017
As awesome as the internet is, there are plenty of stupid, irritating, or downright useless things on it. A few websites do their best to collect the worst of the web. Even if you consider yourself an internet expert, get ready for a few surprises. From the worst designed sites to unbelievable items on sale, these are websites you have never heard of before. 1. The World’s Worst Website Ever In the early years of the internet, websites had some strange design choices, such as scrolling text, blinking ban...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on August 15th, 2017
Google continues to wow us and make our online lives better — despite its detractors. Whether you’re using Google’s latest features or learning productivity tips from the company, you interact with Google dozens of times per day. If you use Google a lot, you should cultivate some useful habits to make your experience more pleasant. Here are some of the little Google tricks you can follow to improve your personal and professional experiences. 1. Make Time for Your Goals With Google Calendar Are you strugg...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on August 14th, 2017
Wherever you are, you need a tool that can unzip compressed files. ZIP files are, after all, the digital couriers of the web — second only to PDFs when it comes to sharing files. On the desktop, you have utilities like WinZip and 7-Zip. But what if the ZIP is on Google Drive? Working With ZIP Files in the Cloud Imagine someone sent you an archived set of documents or photos in an email. Or shared a compressed ZIP file from a cloud folder. You can take the "normal" route and download it to your desktop, d...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on August 14th, 2017
How do you find the online content you’re looking for? Most of you probably rely solely on Google Search. Although the ubiquitous search engine has plenty of useful features to help you narrow down your results, it’s a poor replacement for using the dedicated in-app search tools. But even those in-app tools aren’t perfect — they’re generic. If you’re looking for a particular Facebook post, a certain user on Twitter, or even the ideal Creative Commons image, it can sometimes be tough to find the exact con...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on August 11th, 2017
If you want to send out a letter, you need the home address of the recipient. The address is an identifier that tells the mailman where the letter needs to go, so the address must be unique. No two homes have the same exact address, otherwise there’d be confusion. The internet works in much the same way as a postal service. Instead of sending mail, devices send out "data packets," and IP addresses and MAC addresses determine where those data packets go. Keep reading to learn more about how they work in t...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on August 11th, 2017
In its early days, Evernote was a simple note-taking app. Since then, it’s turned into a productivity powerhouse that can help you capture, organize, recall, and work with your information. All that power is great — but it doesn’t make for an easy learning experience. Learning how to use Evernote on your own takes a long time, which is why we’ve put together this tutorial that will show you how to take full advantage of the most important Evernote features. We can’t cover everything, but we’ll highlight ...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on August 11th, 2017
Consumer Reports is no longer recommending the Microsoft Surface as a worthy purchase. This is because, according to existing owners, the Microsoft Surface has a high failure rate. Microsoft is of course questioning the validity of Consumer Reports’ findings, but this is bound to affect consumer confidence regardless. The Surface line is Microsoft’s brand of laptops and tablets. This is premium hardware aimed at people who would ordinarily buy a Mac. The Surface has been generally well-received, and Micr...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on August 10th, 2017
