An especially frustrating way for your computer to not start is when you run into a problem during the Windows startup process, but have nothing to do: no blue screen of death or other error message. Maybe Windows 7 hangs… Continue Reading
Evernote provides a cloud-based clipping and note-taking service that allows you to store information for access from any web-connected device. Tips for using Evernote are routinely shared on Twitter (just search #evernotetip). Unfortunately, among all the smart tips for using… Continue Reading
Back in the day, iPhone 4 antenna issues were a hot topic. They seemed to be a huge problem for the iPhone and an example of Apple’s arrogance. But were they? These issues are not always well understood, especially since… Continue Reading
Among the many ways a computer won’t turn on, a complete loss of power is rarely the worst case scenario. There is a possibility that the computer is not receiving power due to a serious problem, but it is unlikely.… Continue Reading
Few things are more frustrating than clicking a link or typing a long website address and the page won’t load, sometimes resulting in a 404, 400, or other similar error. Although there are several reasons why this can happen, often… Continue Reading
You are watching TV when the screen suddenly goes black. Vizio TVs seem to display the black screen of death for no apparent reason, but the good news is that there are quite a few solutions to solve the problem.… Continue Reading
When malware enters your system, one of the first things you can do is disable your antivirus scanner. You can also modify the HOSTS file to block access to antivirus update servers. Testing your antivirus The easiest way to make… Continue Reading
If you have a bunch of speaker cables that you need to sort through, the most difficult and time-consuming way is to untangle the cables one by one, following each length until you reach the speakers. When you factor in… Continue Reading
Sometimes the computer turns on as expected, it gets to the Windows login screen, but then something happens. Your computer may freeze, restart on its own, or just stop and not respond to anything you do. You may see the… Continue Reading
No matter how careful we are, iPhones sometimes get wet. It is a fact of life. Whether we spill drinks on them, drop them in the bathtub, have kids soak them in the sink, or any other kind of watery… Continue Reading