Showing all posts tagged "Tech"
2017-08 Lost Windows Features You Can Bring Back
As Windows grows, Microsoft prunes its list of features. Whenever a major version releases, some old features get replaced by new tools while others simply disappear. If your favorite Windows feature dropped off recently, don’t fear — we’ll show you how to get it back. Here are seven recently-deprecated features you can re-enable or simulate in Windows 10. 1. Windows Media Center You probably know that Windows Media Player is Microsoft’s basic audio and video player. Despite not seeing an update since Wi...
Posted on August 8th, 2017
2017-08 Which Cloud Solution Is Most Secure for Your Documents?
When deciding which cloud storage provider to use, most of us prioritize convenience over security. Of course, convenience is important. If you can’t get your hands on your files when you need them, there’s very little point in having a cloud storage account. At that point, you’d be better using a USB stick. However, security is equally as important. In fact, it’s arguably even more important. If you use cloud storage a lot, you probably have a vast number of sensitive documents in there. You might use y...
Posted on August 8th, 2017
2017-08 Why Online Privacy Matters and 5 Ways to Reclaim It
Privacy threats are all around us. Today, the impact and dangers of online privacy breaches are major. These few resources explain the pitfalls clearly and concisely. Read the full article: Why Online Privacy Matters and 5 Ways to Reclaim It
Posted on August 8th, 2017
2017-08 Receive Email Replies at Another Address
It’s pretty easy to hop onto Gmail and send a quick email. But are you really using all the tricks that make Gmail such a powerful service? One such function allows you to specify a separate email address as the reply-to address when you send a message. Perhaps you’re sending a message from one account but won’t have access to it in the future, so you want responses to go to your new address. Or maybe you want to use a separate account for increased email security. Whatever the reason, here’s how you can...
Posted on August 7th, 2017
2017-08 Powershell Cmdlets That’ll Improve Your Windows Admin Skills
Powershell is a perfect way for a new coder to get started on Windows. Powershell is equal parts command line tool and scripting language. It gives you the ability to automate your computer via the same commands you use to administer it. If you have a modern Windows system, you already have Powershell. Most of its uses are Windows centric, but you can install Powershell on a Mac or Linux machine as well. Working With Powershell There are two ways to use Powershell. There is the basic command line window,...
Posted on August 4th, 2017
2017-08 Windows File Explorer Tricks and Tweaks
Windows File Explorer is the Windows default tool to browse your files. If you want to get the most out of it, you need to dig a little deeper. We’re going to share with you some of our favorite File Explorer tricks and tweaks. Whether it’s speeding through with shortcuts, bulk renaming files, or editing the menus, we’re certain you’ll learn something new with this great round-up. If you’ve got your own File Explorer tips to share, be sure to let us know in the comments below. 1. Rename Multiple Files Yo...
Posted on August 4th, 2017
2017-08 Amazing Android Apps by Google That You’ve Never Heard Of
As I write this, I count 99 apps on Google Inc.’s Play Store page in my region. They range from system-level apps, to developer apps, to single-purpose utilities, and a lot more. You might know about apps like Now Launcher, the new Gboard keyboard, and Google Keep. But lost in this sea are some true hidden gems. There are many useful single-purpose apps that Google has created for Android that don’t get prime-time coverage. Today, we’re talking about those unsung heroes. 1. Wallpapers If you like those s...
Posted on August 4th, 2017
2017-08 Create GIFs Even If You Have Zero Skills
If you want to up your GIF game, rather than search and share other people’s GIFs, there are plenty of ways to make your own GIFs. One of the easiest ways to get this done is using Giphy’s online tool: GIF Maker. With GIF Maker, you can create GIFs from existing video content as well as create GIF slideshows from existing GIFs. You can also add captions, animated text, stickers, and filters to existing GIFs. Creating a new GIF is an extremely simple task that will only take a few steps: When you’ve found...
Posted on August 4th, 2017