Showing all posts tagged "Tech"
2017-09 No Numpad? No Problem! How to Get a Numeric Keypad in Windows
Lots of Windows apps work better if you have a numeric keypad on your keyboard. (And it’s great for quickly typing special characters.) But not everyone wants a full-size keyboard, and very few laptops come equipped with numpads. There are plenty of ways to use a number pad on your computer, even if your keyboard doesn’t have one. Some are built right in, while others will take a bit more work. But one of these solutions will definitely fit your needs. 1. Windows 10’s On-Screen Keyboard The on-screen key...
Posted on September 13th, 2017
2017-09 Print Pages in Reverse Order
There is always a right way to print your documents. Some inkjet models print pages with the printed side on the top, which means you have to manually reverse the print order by hand. It’s not too much of a problem when printing just a few pages, but when you have a ream on your hands, it makes sense to print them in reverse order so that you can collate the bunch neatly. Let’s look at three easy ways to reverse print pages. 1. Set It in Microsoft Word Microsoft Word has a single command that forces the ...
Posted on September 12th, 2017
2017-09 Hiren’s Boot CD: The All-In-One Boot CD for Every Need
Hiren’s Boot CD is an all-in-one bootable rescue disc solution that contains a load of useful Windows repair tools you’ll want to have when you can no longer boot into your PC. Imagine issues like hard drive failure, virus infections, partitioning, password recovery, and data recovery. Hiren’s Boot CD is a Godsend in situations like these. It has a multitude of tools divided into a number of categories like partitioning tools, backup, recovery, and BIOS/CMOS tools to name a few. Be prepared for serious p...
Posted on September 12th, 2017
2017-09 Check If Your Data Was Stolen in the Equifax Breach
News just surfaced of a data breach that affects up to 80 percent of all U.S. credit card users, and the credit reporting giant Equifax is doing a terrible job of reassuring customers. As of this writing, getting through to the company is difficult on the phone and online, and this has many in a panic. What Data Was Stolen in the Breach? Equifax revealed what is potentially one of the biggest data breaches in U.S. history, and the company could be facing a $1 billion lawsuit as a result. Though the hack ...
Posted on September 8th, 2017
2017-09 4 Myths and Misconceptions About RAM You Need to Stop Believing
RAM (random access memory) is one of the basic components of a computer or a smartphone. Its job is to remember computations for a limited amount of time, so that your processor does not need to redo those computations each time. But despite how important it is, people have several misconceptions about RAM. The ensuing confusion can mean people buy things they don’t need, or not use the resources they have. Let’s bust some of those myths about RAM once and for all. 1. "I Don’t Need More RAM" "This amount...
Posted on September 8th, 2017
2017-09 Get Admin Rights on Windows
Windows accounts are separated into Administrator and Standard levels. Standard accounts can make changes that only affect them on the computer, like making changes to the personalization options or installing software for themselves, but you need an Administrator account to change the clock, access protected system files, add users, and more. Perhaps you’ve just tried to access something and were told you don’t have administrator rights. If you need to get admin privileges, here are several scenarios an...
Posted on September 6th, 2017
2017-09 Reasons for Home and Remote Workers to Use a VPN
You’ve heard about virtual private networks, and probably read somewhere that they’re great for improving security and privacy. But for some reason, you’re not using a VPN. After all, your time is taken up with work. You don’t have time for Netflix, social networking, online gaming, or any of those other activities that also benefit from VPNs. As it turns out, there are many more reasons for using a VPN. Whether you’re a freelancer working from a home office, or taking a few days out of your company HQ t...
Posted on September 5th, 2017
2017-09 Hidden Middle-Click Tricks to Use When Browsing the Web
The middle mouse button (which is the scroll wheel on most mice today) is basically used for two purposes on the web: first, open links in new tabs, and second, close open tabs. But the middle mouse button can be used for so much more. Try these seven shortcuts in Chrome and Firefox: Middle-click on the back button: Open the previous page in a new tab. Middle-click on the forward button: Open any subsequent page in a new tab. Middle-click on the refresh button: Open a refreshed version of this page in a ...
Posted on September 1st, 2017