How to Prevent File Explorer from Changing Folder Views It’s always frustrating when File Explorer switches your preferred way of viewing folders. For example, if you like to view your “Pictures” folders in “Extra large icon” view or “Large icon view” Windows cannot seem to remember your preferred view from one folder to the next. Here’s… Read More »
What is a progressive web app (PWA)? Well, hmm… according to Wikipedia a progressive web app… “… is a type of application software delivered through the web, built using common web technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It is intended to work on any platform that uses a standards-compliant browser. Functionality includes working offline, push notifications,… Read More »
How to Quickly Clear the Windows Clipboard Whenever you copy sensitive data to your clipboard, it’s always a good idea to clear it right away. For example, if you’ve copied your credit card number to the clipboard, you don’t want to leave it there. The simplest way to remove it is to copy something else to… Read More »
How to Turn System Icons On or Off Did you know you can turn system icons on or off in the Windows 10 notification area and customize it just the way you want? Did you know you can even turn off — hide — the clock? Let’s look at the options. First type system icons in… Read More »
Housekeeping Tip: Clean Up Your Downloads Folder Here’s a quick tip. This tip won’t make your computer run faster or better. You can file this tip under good housekeeping. Unless you changed the default folder for downloads in your browser(s), when you download software, it goes into your Downloads folder. Unless you downloaded a portable app… Read More »
Driver Updater Programs: Malware in Disguise Consider this a reminder from your old pals, TC & Darcy… I don’t know how many times we’ve told you to avoid driver updater programs, but I was reminded again this morning as I was working on two different computers, owned by two different people, in two different parts of… Read More »