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If the cooling fan is on a lot, make sure vents are not blocked by paper, dust etc.
October 5, 2026 at 9:59 AM
If the cooling fan is on a lot, make sure vents are not blocked by paper, dust etc.
Keeping your PC safe more attitude than technology. Download free guide to protect your computer: http://bit.ly/ii46Rr
September 22, 2026 at 8:53 AM
Keeping your PC safe more attitude than technology. Download free guide to protect your computer: http://bit.ly/ii46Rr
Using your PC for business? Have an old one loaded with your programs so you can keep going if the main machine breaks.
September 21, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Using your PC for business? Have an old one loaded with your programs so you can keep going if the main machine breaks.
Fed up with slow boot up? Check out sleep and hibernate in Windows. Back and running far quicker
September 14, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Fed up with slow boot up? Check out sleep and hibernate in Windows. Back and running far quicker
Have more than one computer? Connect a shared NAS drive to the router as a 'server' to share data between them all?
September 4, 2026 at 8:44 AM
Have more than one computer? Connect a shared NAS drive to the router as a 'server' to share data between them all?
Backed up your data lately? There's nothing like losing all your data. Ruins your whole life.
September 3, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Backed up your data lately? There's nothing like losing all your data. Ruins your whole life.
Got a smartphone and lots of business cards? Google lens captures them well and for free!
September 2, 2026 at 8:44 AM
Got a smartphone and lots of business cards? Google lens captures them well and for free!
If you spend time at the keyboard eating crisps, give the keyboard a good shake, or a light vacuum. So much gunge!
September 1, 2026 at 8:43 AM
If you spend time at the keyboard eating crisps, give the keyboard a good shake, or a light vacuum. So much gunge!
Deleted data isn't really deleted. A file wipe tool makes sure files can't be read. Many free on the web. Backup first!
August 31, 2026 at 8:43 AM
Deleted data isn't really deleted. A file wipe tool makes sure files can't be read. Many free on the web. Backup first!
Getting emails saying you have superstore points to claim? Another scam! Even when they send you a reminder to claim
August 28, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Getting emails saying you have superstore points to claim? Another scam! Even when they send you a reminder to claim
Lots of us use TVs as monitors. For the sharpest image set sharpening on TV menu to 0
August 27, 2026 at 8:37 AM
Lots of us use TVs as monitors. For the sharpest image set sharpening on TV menu to 0
I know I'm going on about it but what's the date of your last backup?
August 26, 2026 at 8:37 AM
I know I'm going on about it but what's the date of your last backup?
Moving about a lot? Take a look at the latest netbooks and 2-in-1s. Small and capable. Why lug a massive laptop around?
August 25, 2026 at 8:37 AM
Moving about a lot? Take a look at the latest netbooks and 2-in-1s. Small and capable. Why lug a massive laptop around?
Backed up your data lately? There's nothing like losing all your data. Ruins your whole life.
August 24, 2026 at 8:44 AM
Backed up your data lately? There's nothing like losing all your data. Ruins your whole life.
If you spend time at the keyboard eating crisps, give the keyboard a good shake, or a light vacuum. So much gunge!
August 24, 2026 at 8:43 AM
If you spend time at the keyboard eating crisps, give the keyboard a good shake, or a light vacuum. So much gunge!
Have a laptop? Use it on the mains all the time? Take the battery out if you can. If not don’t let it fully discharge.
August 24, 2026 at 8:37 AM
Have a laptop? Use it on the mains all the time? Take the battery out if you can. If not don’t let it fully discharge.
Moving about a lot? Take a look at the latest netbooks and 2-in-1s. Small and capable. Why lug a massive laptop around?
July 31, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Moving about a lot? Take a look at the latest netbooks and 2-in-1s. Small and capable. Why lug a massive laptop around?
Have a laptop? Use it on the mains all the time? Take the battery out if you can. If not don’t let it fully discharge.
July 30, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Have a laptop? Use it on the mains all the time? Take the battery out if you can. If not don’t let it fully discharge.
For the sharpest picture on your screen, set the display adapter to the 'native' resolution of the screen.
July 29, 2026 at 9:01 AM
For the sharpest picture on your screen, set the display adapter to the 'native' resolution of the screen.
Is your laser mouse not tracking properly? Usually due to the surface. Try changing what it rests on.
July 28, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Is your laser mouse not tracking properly? Usually due to the surface. Try changing what it rests on.
Designing a poster on computer? Print a copy to see how it looks. Screens use RGB colour & print CYMK - looks different
July 27, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Designing a poster on computer? Print a copy to see how it looks. Screens use RGB colour & print CYMK - looks different
Using your computer on wifi that costs per MB? Set wifi to ‘metered connection’ to avoid windows updates
July 24, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Using your computer on wifi that costs per MB? Set wifi to ‘metered connection’ to avoid windows updates
How secure is your laptop? Can other people get at your contacts, financial data etc.? Think passwords and encryption.
July 23, 2026 at 9:02 AM
How secure is your laptop? Can other people get at your contacts, financial data etc.? Think passwords and encryption.
Sending an image to someone to view on their screen? Save at 96dpi to make email smaller. Only need more for printing.
July 22, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Sending an image to someone to view on their screen? Save at 96dpi to make email smaller. Only need more for printing.
More scam phone calls trying to sell anti-virus & security software. Say no. It's either fake or bad for your computer
July 21, 2026 at 9:02 AM
More scam phone calls trying to sell anti-virus & security software. Say no. It's either fake or bad for your computer