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 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
In this week’s member-exclusive How-To Tuesday on Simple Tech Tips, we’re talking about how to organize your computer cables. If you’ve ever struggled with a tangled mess of cables, you’re not alone. In this guide you’ll find my top tips for keeping your computer cables in good condition. Not a paid member? It’s not too … Continue reading How to Organize Your Computer Cables
In this week’s member-exclusive How-To Tuesday on Simple Tech Tips, we’re talking about how to recognize phishing email scams. Phishing scams are designed to lure you into clicking links that lead to malicious web sites, and they’re not always easy to spot. Learn the hallmarks of phishing scams and the best ways to avoid them … Continue reading How to Recognize Phishing Scams
In this week’s member-exclusive How-To Tuesday on Simple Tech Tips, we’re talking about how to fix crashing apps on your computer. Trying to figure out why an app keeps crashing can be frustrating. Some apps are kind enough to give you an error message, while others simply stop working with no notice. In this guide, … Continue reading How to Fix Crashing Apps on Your Computer
If your MacBook’s keys don’t work the way they should, you might have the infamous butterfly keyboard. Here’s how to find out if you’ve gotten stuck with Apple’s lemon of a keyboard design, and where to find repair options. What Is the Mac Butterfly Keyboard?What on earth is a Mac butterfly keyboard? Sadly, it’s not … Continue reading What to Do If You’re Stuck With the Infamous Mac Butterfly Keyboard
Many network problems are preventable with a little routine care. Here are five quick and easy things you can do to keep your network running smoothly. Know Your Network LayoutGet to know your network by taking a picture of your router and its connections. Even better, label those cables so you know what’s supposed to … Continue reading Five Easy Ways to Keep Your Network Up and Running
Fake apps proliferate online, and it’s hard to tell the good apps from the bad. Scammers are getting sneakier by hiding their malicious apps behind the smokescreen of reputable ones. Your garden-variety fake app is typically malware disguised as a fun game or useful utility. Behind the shiny exterior lies code that can steal your … Continue reading When Good Apps Go Bad: How to Avoid Malicious Software
Simple Tech Tips for Home Computer Users 