A lot of advertising you are seeing online is legitimate, but not always. If you need to close a window, be careful because some people like to add fake “X” close buttons. Remember these keyboard commands to make sure you close a window – Control + F4 for Windows and Command + W for Macs. […]
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For me working from home means that my mind is occupied by work “almost” 24/7 – not in an unhealthy way, don’t get me wrong, I like what I do – but I have a family and friends too! Some people travel to work daily, they have a long way to get to their office
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Who watched the Jetsons? If you say yes to that question then we are of a similar age or you are a real geek. If you say “no” then google it – and that simple statement “google it” is what this blog is about – technology today. No one told me I’d have Google in
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Most of us have a love-hate relationship with email. Usually you get your work done and your email is responsive and reliable, but occasionally Outlook can offer you a truly stressful morning. It’s true, but it typically happens when you are in a rush and there are still many more emails to be read and sent,
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There are a few reasons why you may be unable to open an email attachment: Unrecognised file format If your computer does not have the necessary, program installed to recognise the file format then you will not be able to open an attachment. For instance, if you received a .PSD image file and you do
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Imagine you are sitting at your desk in your office typing away on an important email. Maybe to one of your potential clients explaining the benefits of your services and why they should choose your company to supply the services they need. Then all of a sudden your PC starts making some weird noises.
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A picture of a frozen spider web taken this morning – better than looking at the lost work on a frozen computer screen! (photo credit Clive https://www.clivecatton.co.uk/) You have your morning drink in hand, you have to send some emails before that Zoom call. You sit down at your computer and wiggle the mouse and nothing happens. Or perhaps it
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Here’s why your computer’s storage may be struggling… Slow or unresponsive computers are frustrating and can cause a major bottle-neck in business. There are several causes for Windows 10 users having poor PC performance and here are some of the main culprits: Windows Update Your computer may be trying to download or install Windows updates.
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Malware short history In 1971 Bob Thomas wrote a program for BBN Technologies and unlike most programs at the time it had no productive purpose other than for research. It was designed to slowly fill up the storage of a computer until it was so full that the computer could no longer operate properly. They
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