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Step-by-step guides, tutorials, and settings walkthroughs for phones, apps, and everyday tech. For anyone who wants to get more from technology without the jargon.
How to install Microsoft Windows Update without an active Internet connection
Microsoft Windows provides a utility to schedule download installation of patches, updates, and feature improvements for all Windows…
Using BACKSPACE, LEFTARROW in Windows Explorer
In Windows Explorer, when the selection is in the left (or folder) frame, Hitting BACKSPACE is the same…
tech Tips: Tricks for more browser viewing space
Do you sometimes wish you had more room to display the web page you’re on on the internet?…
Fix your Windows computer’s black or white screen on startup problem
If your Windows computer stalls at a black or white screen at startup, these steps could help get…
Using CTRL to jump and SHIFT to select text in editors
In most editors the CTRL key can be used with navigation keys to “jump” around in documents. The…
What is a cookie?
Believe it or not, modern computers have cookies on them. Not the chocolate chip kind you may be…
Tech Tips: Keyboard shortcut to show the desktop
Keyboard shortcut: To minimize all windows currently open (show the desktop), hit WINDOWS+M. To remember this, think of…
How to Bypass Android Device Password Or Pattern Lock
Android is a Linux-based mobile phone operating system developed by Google. Android is unique because Google is actively…
How to Disable Automatic App Updates on Android
If you have an Android phone or tablet, you can choose to have updates for your apps installed…
Fast way to start a program in Windows
You want to be more productive during the course of your work (or play). Windows has many features…