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 recover data from a crashed hard drive. You know that sinking feeling you get when you realize your hard drive has crashed? All your hard work—gone in moments! Learn what to do if your hard drive crashes and how to … Continue reading How to Recover Data from a Crashed Hard Drive
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 save money on a new computer. You’ve decided to buy a new computer, but you’re not sure how to find the best deals. Sales are always good, but there are other ways you can find discounts on computers even when … Continue reading How to Save Money on a New Computer
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
Fake apps are a real problem on the official app stores. Tech companies like Apple, Google, and Microsoft are all struggling to keep them at bay. Learn how to recognize and remove fake apps in my latest article for The Northwest Herald/Shaw Media: Tech Companies Struggle to Remove Fake Apps.
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 troubleshoot Internet problems. Internet problems can be frustrating, but your router holds the clue to fixing them. Learn how to troubleshoot and fix common router problems, from power issues to bad cables to broken connections, in this step-by-step guide. Not … Continue reading How to Troubleshoot Internet Problems
In this week’s member-exclusive How-To Tuesday on Simple Tech Tips, we’re talking about how to secure your wireless network. We use our wireless networks for everything from paying bills to watching movies, not to mention smart home devices. But if you don’t keep your wireless network secure, everything you do is vulnerable to thieves and … Continue reading How to Secure Your Wireless Network
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
Simple Tech Tips for Home Computer Users 