If we had a dollar for every question we’ve received that starts out with “How do I open *.—– file type”, we’d be a lot better off financially than we are. But we don’t. But we do have a large number of emails asking how to open this file type or that file type. We understand the frustration.… Read More »
The following tip was sent in by Anne who is one of our subscribers. We thought it was an excellent article about one of the most misused of all email functions – forwarding email. Thanks Anne. Very well done! Do you really know how to forward e-mails? Do you wonder why you get viruses or junk mail? Do… Read More »
God mode has been around for quite awhile. They’re nothing new, but because it’s been written about so much in blogs and in tech newsletters, it’s becoming quite popular – in fact, some bloggers make God Mode sound brand new. The god mode feature is not new. It’s present in Windows 7 but it was also present in… Read More »
The following tips work in Windows 7 — some work in XP and Vista too. So be sure to try them, no matter what version of Windows you’re using. Note: Win = Windows Key 🙂 Win+Space operates as a keyboard shortcut for Aero Peek. Win+Up and Win+Down are new shortcuts for Maximize and Restore/Minimize. Win+Shift+Up vertically maximizes the… Read More »
Keyboard shortcuts are great for those who don’t like using a mouse. They can also save you time. We took a little heat for selecting Google Chrome (browser) as our freeware pick a few weeks ago – but we stand by our pick. Why? Because, while it has a few bugs, it’s getting better and better. And hey!… Read More »
I think one of the best features of Windows 8 is one I hope I never have to use: it’s called “System Refresh”. And before you get it in your noggin that System Refresh is just a newer version of System Restore, it’s not. All of us who have reinstalled Windows knows, it’s one of the few ways… Read More »