Simple Tech Tips for Home Computer Users
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In this week’s member-exclusive How-To Tuesday on Simple Tech Tips, we’re talking about how to read books online for free. If you’re looking for a way to relax, there’s nothing like sitting down with a good book. Explore some of the free and legal ways you can read books online in this guide.
In this week’s member-exclusive How-To Tuesday on Simple Tech Tips, we’re talking about how to understand your computer’s tech specs. Technical specifications can be hard to understand even if you’re tech-savvy. Computers change fast, and what’s in use today could be replaced by something new tomorrow. But the basics remain the same. Knowing how to … Continue reading How to Understand Your Computer’s Tech Specs
In this week’s member-exclusive How-To Tuesday on Simple Tech Tips, we’re talking about how to dust your computer safely. Dust is the bane of electronics. It traps heat, causing your computer’s components to fail faster than they would otherwise. But you have to be careful when dusting your computer so you don’t inadvertently make the … Continue reading How to Dust Your Computer Safely
In this week’s member-exclusive How-To Tuesday on Simple Tech Tips, we’re talking about how to share photos and videos safely. Sharing photos online is easy… perhaps too easy. It’s all too common for consumers to find that their family photos and videos have been stolen. That’s why it’s important to use a secure method of … Continue reading How to Share Photos and Videos Safely
Today’s Internet threats pose increasing risks to consumers. Is your antivirus protection adequate? What about your firewall? Are there other security features that can help? Learn how to find the right security solution for your home computer in my latest article for The Northwest Herald/Shaw Media: Modern Security Software Protects Against Today’s Threats.
In this week’s member-exclusive How-To Tuesday on Simple Tech Tips, we’re talking about how to recover a lost password. If you forget your password, it’s not always an easy task to regain access to your account. That’s by design - if the process was simple, hackers would be able to break in more easily. That’s … Continue reading How to Recover a Lost Password
In this week’s member-exclusive How-To Tuesday on Simple Tech Tips, we’re talking about how to test your computer backups. Everyone knows it’s important to make backups - but are you sure your backups are good? If you don’t test them, you can’t be certain they’re working properly. In this guide we’ll talk about how to … Continue reading How to Test Your Computer Backups
In this week’s member-exclusive How-To Tuesday on Simple Tech Tips, we’re talking about how to speed up a slow computer. Computer slowdowns can be tricky to troubleshoot, and the problem gets worse the longer you wait to fix it. Learn how to keep your computer running at top speed in this step-by-step guide. Not a … Continue reading How to Speed Up a Slow Computer
In this week’s member-exclusive How-To Tuesday on Simple Tech Tips, we’re talking about how to select a battery backup. An unexpected power loss can do untold damage to your electronics. Here’s what you need to know about finding the right battery backup for your needs. Not a paid member? It’s not too late to receive … Continue reading How to Select a Battery Backup
Your phone’s location services are used by many apps — but they don’t always need it and could be revealing your location to strangers. Location information is valuable to hackers and is even bought and sold on the Internet. Find out if the apps on your phone are revealing your location and what to do … Continue reading Is Your Phone Revealing Your Location?
Simple Tech Tips for Home Computer Users 