Showing all posts tagged "Tech"
2017-06 Take Ownership of Any Windows File With This Nifty Shortcut
Have you ever tried to open a file or folder on your computer and received an "Access Denied" error? Even if you’re the only user on your PC, this error still pops up at times and is frustrating to deal with. Taking ownership of the file in question solves the issue, but takes a few steps to reach. You can make it easier by adding a shortcut on your right-click menu for easy access. This involves editing the Registry, which can damage your system if you’re not careful. Since it involves several steps and...
Posted on June 21st, 2017
2017-06 Most Useful Sites on the Web
50 Incredible Sites You Might Not Have Known AboutCavan Images/The Image Bank/Getty Images
Updated March 23, 2017
There are millions and millions of Web sites out there, and there are certain sites that we probably visit every single day.
However, there are so many amazingly useful sites that exist to save time, save money, help us search more effectively, drill down into reference materials, and so much more. In this article, we're going to take a look at a list of incredibly useful sites that's you'll ...
Posted on June 20th, 2017
2017-06 Most Addictive Sites on the Web
The Stickiest, Clickiest, Most Addictive Sites on the Web by Paul Gil Updated June 08, 2017
These websites are inspiring, shocking, and quirky. They are powerful examples of just how interesting the World Wide Web can be. Human achievement, human folly, inspirational stories of compassion and courage, and horrific stories of terrible crimes are all represented here.
As you peruse the changing list below, remember that "SFW" stands for "Safe for Work", where the sites have clean content suitable ...
Posted on June 16th, 2017
2017-06 Most Useless Websites on the Internet
On a normal day, we’re all about helping you make better use of all things technology in your day-to-day life. But today is not one of those days. Every once in a while, we go astray and give you a peek at some of the weirdest things the web has to offer. Big fan of odd physics in gaming? Love debunking weird science claims? We know just the right places for you online. Whether you’re into strange YouTube content or old viral videos, we’ve got your back. If you’re ever bored at work, looking for somethin...
Posted on June 15th, 2017
2017-06 This Trick Makes a USB Drive Work Perfectly With Windows, Mac, Linux, and Anything Else
A file system is the magic tool that lets an operating system read the data on any hard drive or USB drive. Unfortunately, there are a number of file systems out there, and not every operating system plays nice with each one. That’s why the default recommended choice is FAT32. But there’s a better choice: exFAT. File systems are an unnecessary complication, but they aren’t going anywhere for now. For example, Apple computers use HFS+ (i.e. Mac OS Extended) file system by default, while Windows uses NTFS ...
Posted on June 14th, 2017
2017-06 Use Any Android Device to Fix the Check Engine Light in Your Car
Did you know that your car knows more information that it lets on? While the basic lights and gauges on your dashboard display information on mileage, fuel, and warnings, your car hides a lot more information. Using an Android device, you can tap into this and learn more about your car without visiting a mechanic. One of the most frustrating experiences for a motorist is seeing the Check Engine light come on. Because it can signify a huge problem or minor annoyance, it’s important to diagnose the light b...
Posted on June 9th, 2017
2017-06 Make Windows Defender More Effective by Flipping One Setting
Windows Defender is the antivirus included with Windows 10, and it’s actually worth using now. Thanks to a lack of nag screens and integration into the operating system, it offers fine protection with no extra configuration needed. The antivirus is always getting better, and Microsoft introduced new enhanced functions for Windows Defender in the Creators Update. If you want to beef up the protection it offers, follow these steps to enable enhanced blocking. In Windows 10 Pro, you can use the Group Policy...
Posted on June 1st, 2017
2017-05 Insert Special Symbols in Microsoft Word
There are many special characters and symbols routinely used in documents. Keyboards don’t have enough space to include all of them. Microsoft Word helps out because it uses a numeric character code called ASCII. You can use the Alt key with specific numeric codes to insert any of the 128 ASCII codes in your document. You can also go directly to the Symbols dialog from the Insert menu. But if you use a symbol repeatedly, then it makes sense to create a permanent button for it. Add it to the Quick Access ...
Posted on May 17th, 2017