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Why Your Windows Time Is Always Wrong

Why Your Windows Time Is Always Wrong (And What to Do About It)

Reading Time: 4 minutesClocks showing the correct time is something we take for granted. When the Windows time is wrong, it can interrupt scheduled tasks or lead to weird errors. Moreover, a time that’s off by minutes or even hours can make you run late or miss appointments. Yes, you can sync your Windows time with a remote server to keep the exact time. But note that a Windows clock that keeps losing its time could hint towards a more Read more…

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How to Fix High CPU Usage in Windows

How to Fix High CPU Usage in Windows

Reading Time: 7 minutesIf your computer fans frequently hit top speeds, it’s a sign that your CPU usage is reaching 100%. Simultaneously, your computer may slow down. That’s annoying, especially if you’re not actually doing anything. The CPU (central processing unit), also known as the processor, is your computer’s brain. Like your own noggin, it can become overwhelmed if bombarded with too many processes, or if a single task consumes undue attention. Just as you may find work difficult Read more…

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Partitioning a Hard Drive

The Pros and Cons of Partitioning a Hard Drive: What You Need to Know

Reading Time: 5 minutesWhen you set up a new hard drive or buy a computer, the drive likely comes with a single partition. This places everything onto one logical sector of the drive. But you can easily create partitions to keep different types of data separate. Here’s what you should know about partitioning and the benefits and drawbacks of doing so. What Is Disk Partitioning? When you install Windows on a fresh hard drive, the installer sees your Read more…

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How Safe Are My Photos on WhatsApp?

How Safe Are My Photos on WhatsApp?

Reading Time: 4 minutesMillions of people use WhatsApp to send pictures, messages, and other confidential information to friends and family members around the world. The amount of people who use WhatsApp suggests that many people find it safe, or safe enough. But what else should you know about WhatsApp security? Are the photos you share on WhatsApp safe, for example? In this article, we discuss everything you need to know about WhatsApp security. Defining Safety for WhatsApp Photos First Read more…

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Megabit (Mb) vs. Megabyte (MB): We Make It Less Confusing

Reading Time: 5 minutesDo you know the difference between a megabit (Mb) versus a megabyte (MB)? While the two sound the same and have the same abbreviation, they’re actually very different. And they’re both quite important, as they determine the speed of data, such as your internet connection (that you’re paying big bucks for) and the size of data on storage devices, like hard drives. Yes, it’s a little confusing, but today we’re going to explain everything you Read more…

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Email Large Attachments

8 Ways to Email Large Attachments

Reading Time: 6 minutesMany email servers prevent you from sending (or the recipient from receiving) messages over a certain size. When this problem happens most users don’t know how to send large files. To send large files via email, you can either upload your attachment to cloud storage and get a link to email the recipient or use a file sharing service. Whatever method you choose, in the long run, you won’t be restricted by size limits and Read more…

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How to Test Your PC for Failing Hardware: Tips and Tools to Know

How to Test Your PC for Failing Hardware: Tips and Tools to Know

Reading Time: 5 minutesIf you’ve ever opened up your computer, you know there is a lot of hardware in there. It’s all a potential point of failure. There are certain pieces of hardware which are more prone to failure than others. Equipment that either generates heat or has moving parts tends to fail most often. Thanks to computer hardware tests, you can scan your system and spot failing hardware before everything crashes. What Can Go Wrong With PC Hardware? Read more…

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Does Your Wi-Fi Speed Drop? Here’s Why and 7 Tips to Fix It

Does Your Wi-Fi Speed Drop? Here’s Why and 7 Tips to Fix It

Reading Time: 5 minutesOne moment you’re dominating the latest online game while streaming a movie, but the next you can barely load a simple website. Maybe the connection is worse on one device or in a particular part of the house. You can’t seem to get full internet speed through your router. If you rely on Wi-Fi for your home network, then it’s important to optimize it as much as possible and make your Wi-Fi faster. 1. Test Read more…

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21 Ways to Check Gmail You Probably Never Considered

21 Ways to Check Gmail You Probably Never Considered

Reading Time: 11 minutesGmail is one of the most popular email services on the planet, so it’s no surprise that people want to check it easily from everywhere. Thankfully, Gmail is integrated with so many services you’d be surprised just how many ways there are to check your Gmail inbox. Would you believe that there are over 21 ways to take a quick peek at new emails? It’s true. Whether it’s on your smartphone, desktop, laptop, browser, and Read more…

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Go back in time

Go Back in Time: How 12 Big Websites Looked Years Ago

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe internet has progressed massively over the last two decades. Back then, Apple was a struggling computer company, AOL was a booming internet service provider, and Microsoft was on the verge of releasing Windows 98. Through the magic of the Wayback Machine, we can travel back in time and revisit the past. Take a walk down memory lane with us as we hop into our DeLorean and take a look at what the web used Read more…

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