Chromebook power tips: How to work smarter online and offline
Don’t let the “Scroogled”-spouting Pawn Stars guys fool you: Chromebooks aren’t useless hunks of plastic. Check on this article from PCWorld.com
Make Room For A Relaxed Weekend — 5 Simple Tips To Beat Deadlines
Nothing can be more stressful than the threat of a deadline looming large. But, it does not have to be so. With just a few adjustments you can get your work done ahead of time. Get some tips from this article on MakeUseOf.com
How to upgrade to a larger hard drive
You can’t simply remove your old hard drive, then install a new one, and expect Windows to boot. You need to bring everything, including Windows itself, to the new drive. That’s not a difficult task, but it’s not an intuitive one, either. Check on this article from PCWorld.com
When Windows breaks: How to fix it, piece by piece
Windows is so customizable, it’s tempting to tinker. Don’t like Internet Explorer’s default feel? There are settings for that! Hate the way Windows 8’s Ribbon UI looks? Tweak away! And if you’re feeling truly adventurous, a veritable universe of change awaits within the easy-to-bork Windows Registry. Check out this great article from `PCWorld.com
How To Spot A Dangerous Email Attachment
Emails can be dangerous. Reading the contents of an email should be safe if you have the latest security patches, but email attachments can be harmful. Any type of file can be attached to an email, including .exe program files. Many email servers will perform virus scanning and remove potentially dangerous attachments, but you can’t rely on this. Look for the common warning signs so you can avoid viruses, worms, and Trojans. Check this helpful article from MakeUseOf.com
How to keep your neighbors from hijacking your Wi-Fi
A number of issues can produce intermittently slow Internet access, and most of them don’t involve foul play. You could have bad cables, a bad modem or router, or simply outdated firmware on either of these devices. The problem may be with your ISP, and therefore completely out of your hands. For more on these possibilities, see my past column on obscenely slow Internet connections. Also, check out Nick Mediati’s primer on how to test your home Internet connection speed. Check some help from this article on PCWorld.com
3 Ways to Watermark Your Videos
Are you afraid that someone might rip your video and claim it as their own, potentially stealing away viewers and revenue? Or maybe you just want to generate some additional buzz and publicity by branding your videos? One answer is to use watermarks. Check on how from this article on MakeUseOf.com