How to backup images in device folders to Google Photos

google-photos-100589753-largeGoogle Photos is a great way to back up and organize all your images, though you still need to do a little bit of legwork if you want to capture everything.  Check out this article in PCWorld.com

How to Use the Windows Performance Monitor Like a Power User

performance-monitor-windows-644x373Do you feel like your PC is sluggish and unresponsive? It could be due to any number of factors — too many apps running at once, old or weak hardware, hidden malware on your system, etc. — and the hard part is pinpointing which ones apply to you. More of this article from MakeUseOf.com

How to Fix Windows Update Error 0x80070057

windows-error-fix-644x373Ah, Windows Update Error 0x80070057. What a fine error this is, of a dignified vintage, well-known to Windows users across the ages. Irritant to sysadmins across the land, this error has been plaguing our systems since at least Windows XP, arriving as an accompaniment to a number of system errors. Check out this latest article in MakeUseOf.com

How to Prevent Touchpad Clicks When Typing in Windows 10

windows-10-homescreen-644x373There was a time when 100% of my work, study, and leisure took place on a laptop. Even though I do miss the portability and convenience of that rose-tinted era, one thing I do NOT miss is typing on a laptop keyboard. More of this article in MakeUseOf.com

5 Easy Ways to Infect Your Mac With Malware

infect-mac-644x373Mac users have it easy when it comes to computer security. There’s no need to run resource-hogging anti-virus software, worry about the lion’s share of exploits that specifically target Windows users, and your Mac will even scream at you for trying to install software from an unknown source. Check out this article in MakeUseOf.com

Microsoft PowerShell goes open source, lands on Linux and Mac

Sysadmins, rejoice: PowerShell is coming to Linux and Mac. Microsoft announced Thursday that its automation and scripting system is breaking out of the confines of Windows and going open source. More information from this article in PCWorld.com

Microsoft’s attempts to steal Evernote users moves to the Mac

webpage_screenshot-100649734-largeMicrosoft is now giving Mac users an easy path to get their notes out of Evernote and into its OneNote note-taking service.  Check out this article in PCWorld.com