Booting up your Mac is usually just a matter of pressing the power button and waiting for the login screen or desktop to appear. But from time to time, you might want something different to happen when you start up… Continue Reading
A growing trend these days is for game publishers to release a “complete” edition of their games fully updated with DLC several months after their initial release. Bad for people who buy new games and DLC or season passes at… Continue Reading
Complete and correct scan of your computer for viruses and other malware such as Trojans, rootkits, spyware, adware, worms, etc. This is often a very important troubleshooting step. A “simple” virus scan is no longer enough. Many forms of malware… Continue Reading
The System Management Controller (SMC) controls a number of basic Mac functions. The SMC is hardware built into the Mac’s motherboard. Its purpose is to free the Mac’s processor from having to deal with rudimentary hardware functions. With many of… Continue Reading
Someone claiming to be from Microsoft phones calls you at home and tells you that their logs are detecting an infection of your computer. To gain credibility, the phone scammer may give you easily discoverable information like your name, address,… Continue Reading
Keep your Windows PC safe from digital vandals by locking your system using the Windows 10 lock screen feature. No matter you are using a laptop or desktop, all the following methods will see your system in safe hands. .… Continue Reading
Key combinations, often called shortcut keys, are credited with increasing productivity in Word because they keep your hands on the keyboard and not the mouse. Most key combinations start with the Ctrl key, although some use the Alt key. For… Continue Reading
Keep your Kindle Fire up to date by installing operating system updates from Amazon when they are released. Regular updates ensure your Kindle Fire has the latest security patches and feature updates. Check your version of Kindle File OS The… Continue Reading
Launchpad, the app launcher that Apple introduced with OS X Lion (10.7), was an attempt to bring a touch of iOS to the Mac operating system. Like its iOS counterpart, Launchpad displays all the apps you’ve installed on your Mac… Continue Reading
The idea of being a freelance animator or designer may seem like a dream; you are your own boss, you set your own hours, you create your own work environment, you never have to leave home, and best of all,… Continue Reading