Category Archives: Miscellaneous

When and How to Use System Restore, System Reset, Fresh Start or Factory Reset

When and How to Use System Restore, System Reset, Fresh Start or Factory Reset [Windows 10] We recently helped someone who had to reinstall all her programs because she ran a Windows 10 System Reset instead of a System Restore. And right then, we realized how confusing it can be at times, especially if you’re upset, frustrated or… Read More »

Unsplash: Beautiful Free Pictures for You

Unsplash: Beautiful Free Pictures for You We are sure that one of the things you folks like the best is anything to do with pictures and graphics. Making pictures, taking pictures, editing pictures, making graphics, etc. just seem to be things almost everyone loves… even if it’s just looking at beautiful pictures. This Cloudeight site of the week… Read More »

Two Quick Ways to Clear Chrome Browsing Data

Two Quick Ways to Clear Chrome Browsing Data If you use Google Chrome browser,  here’s the fastest way to clear your browsing date short of creating a bookmark. Open Chrome, and press the CTRL+SHIFT+DELETE keys on your keyboard. Chrome’s “Clear browsing data” dialog will open.Using the down arrow, you can select how far back you want to go… Read More »

Don’t Throw Your Old Cell Phone Batteries in the Trash

Don’t Throw Your Old Cell Phone Batteries in the Trash Here’s a special warning for every one who uses a cellphone, laptop computer or battery-powered tool. The lithium-ion batteries that power most of our electronic devices, when improperly disposed of,  can cause serious fires and even explosions. And it’s not just theoretical, it’s really happening. USA Today recently… Read More »