If your printer has given up the ghost, or just no longer prints well enough or fast enough for your needs, it may be time to buy a new one. But before heading out to the store there are a few troubleshooting ideas you should try that may bring it back to life. And if […]
If you’re a regular PC user, you’re probably aware that Microsoft regularly sends out Windows updates. Those updates add new features, fix bugs, and (most importantly) patch security vulnerabilities. On October 14, 2025, Windows 10 will reach its “End of Support” date, and its updates will permanently stop. Read on to find out exactly what
The Problem Cookies are small data files placed on your computer by websites you visit. They record which websites you visit, which specific pages you look at, how long you spend on each page, etc. They’re created to serve a variety of purposes – while some of them can be quite helpful, others are annoying
When you start shopping for a new computer, one of the first questions you’ll need to answer is whether to get a laptop or a desktop. As you probably suspect, there’s no one size fits all answer. By considering the advantages and disadvantages of each type of machine, as well as your own needs, preferences
Sooner or later it happens to everyone – you’re working away at the computer when suddenly it freezes, and no matter what key you press or what you click with the mouse there’s no response. Many users react by just pulling the plug and attempting to restart the machine, but doing that can cause other
If you’re a casual Windows user, you may not be familiar with the Task Manager application – many users have not even heard of it. But it’s really worthwhile to get to know the program. Read on to find out what Task Manager does, how to access it, and how you can use it to
Sooner or later you’ll be saying goodbye to your old computer. Maybe you’ll replace it with a newer model, maybe you’ll give it to a friend or relative, or maybe it will just stop working. Whatever the circumstances, before the machine leaves your possession there are several things you need to do to save your
Shortcut keys are individual keystrokes, or sequences of keystrokes, that will immediately invoke specific actions or command in both Windows itself and most applications that run under Windows. They’re called shortcuts because they save you the time and trouble of locating a particular command in a menu bar, toolbar or ribbon and manually invoking it
Cut, copy and paste are among the most basic (and most important) functions you need to understand in order to be proficient with your computer. Most users have at least some familiarity with them, but still run into difficulties when trying to apply them in novel contexts or with different types of data. If you
Microsoft Office is one of the most widely used office productivity suites in the world. It’s native file formats have become industry standards, (particularly the .docx format for documents and the .xlsx format for spreadsheets). And many users are quite happy with it. But there are also millions of people who continue to use Office
