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
In this week’s member-exclusive How-To Tuesday on Simple Tech Tips, we’re talking about how to protect your computer from ransomware. Ransomware is a scourge that attacks consumers and businesses alike. According to a recent survey ransomware attacks nearly doubled in 2021, and experts expect those numbers to continue rising. Here’s what you need to know … Continue reading How to Protect Your Computer from Ransomware
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
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 