2017’s Worst Passwords We have written numerous articles, like this one, on why using strong passwords is so important. Unfortunately, apparently many people don’t take us (and many others) seriously. The top 3 passwords for 2017 and the same top three passwords for 2015 and 2016 also. 123456 Password 12345678 Really? None of you are using those passwords,… Read More »
Windows Check Boxes Make Selecting Files and Folders a Snap Whether you want to select all files in a folder or select only a few, there is no easier way that using the Windows Check Box feature. Trouble is, it’s not turned on by default. But don’t worry – it’s super easy to turn on. But first, if… Read More »
Two Ways to Fix Google Chrome Problems One of the best things about using Chrome (or Firefox) instead of IE is that if things start going badly with those browsers, you can completely remove them from your system and re-install them. First thing to do: Try to ‘reset’ Chrome. Let’s see if resetting Chrome does the trick for… Read More »
Hotkey Combos Make Launching Your Favorite Programs Easy This tip is for Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 Do you have several programs you use every day? Instead of clicking on the start menu or a desktop or taskbar shortcut to open those programs, why not create a hotkey combination to open them? It’s really easy to do.… Read More »
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3 Rather Rare Windows Tips These tips work in Windows 7, Windows 8x, and Windows 10 The tips below should work in any version of Windows from Windows 7 through Windows 10. Enjoy! 1. Taskkill Windows borrows a feature from Linux. Taskkill allows you to terminate a running process (program) from the command line. Here’s how you use… Read More »