Simple Tech Tips for Home Computer Users
Windows, Mac, and mobile tech support – networking – Internet safety – consumer technology
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 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 reduce Bluetooth interference. Bluetooth is the standard for wireless connections between your computer and your keyboard, headset, and other devices. But if you’ve ever struggled with dropped connections or weak signals, you know how frustrating Bluetooth interference can be. Learn … Continue reading How to Reduce Bluetooth Interference
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 remove a computer virus. The built-in antivirus on your computer isn’t enough to stop today’s Internet threats. Even with robust security software, viruses can still sneak through. This step-by-step guide will help you identify and remove computer viruses on Windows … Continue reading How to Remove a Computer Virus
In this week’s member-exclusive How-To Tuesday on Simple Tech Tips, we’re talking about how to fix a crashed computer using recovery mode. A crashed computer doesn’t have to be a disaster. Windows and Mac have built-in recovery modes that can help you get back up and running. But it’s important to learn how to use … Continue reading How to Fix a Crashed Computer with Recovery Mode
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
Today’s phishing scams are sophisticated, targeted, and designed to trap consumers. Find out how you can avoid falling victim to these scams in my latest article for The Northwest Herald: Phishing Scams Grow More Sophisticated.
In this week’s member-exclusive How-To Tuesday on Simple Tech Tips, we’re talking about how to manage your phone’s storage. Between photos, videos, and messages, your phone’s storage capacity can fill up fast. Running out of room is one of the big reasons people upgrade their phones, but you can make your existing phone last longer … Continue reading How to Manage Your Phone’s Storage
In this week’s member-exclusive How-To Tuesday on Simple Tech Tips, we’re talking about how to replace your laptop battery. If your laptop can’t keep a charge or is slow to charge, it might be time to replace the battery. You’ll find easy step by step instructions in this guide. Not a paid member? It’s not … Continue reading How to Replace Your Laptop Battery
Simple Tech Tips for Home Computer Users 