This handy guide will help you understand all of the laptop ports, past and present. Modern laptops come with a dizzying array of ports—or maybe only one. But how can you know what they all do, or what you might want in a new system? Below we explain every single laptop port, past and present.… Continue reading Laptop ports explained: Every symbol and connector identified
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Can You See Me?
Can You See Me? This Windows PC app provides a much-needed service which is sadly missing from the Windows operating system. It requires no installation and no administrator permissions to run. Just run the app on your Windows machine and keep pressing the enter key to receive information regarding your position in the computer’s camera.… Continue reading Can You See Me?
The Origins of Cut, Copy and Paste
The Origins of Control+C, Control+V, Control+X, and Control+Z Explained We use them dozens of times a day: The Ctrl+Z, Ctrl+X, Ctrl+C, and Ctrl+V shortcuts that trigger Undo, Cut, Copy, and Paste. But where did they come from, and why does Windows use those particular keys for those functions? We’ll explain. It Goes Way Back to… Continue reading The Origins of Cut, Copy and Paste
The business case for accessibility
In an ideal world, products and services would be designed so that every person experienced them in an equitable and comparable way. However, sometimes it is necessary to justify to stakeholders why the proper time, money, and resources need to be dedicated to embed accessible practises. Reputation Digital accessibility is an essential part of every… Continue reading The business case for accessibility
6 Ways You Could Be Ruining Your Windows PC
Some seemingly innocent habits could be putting your entire Windows PC at risk. Here’s what not to do. Have you ever deleted a particular file, tweaked the Window’s setting, or disabled some process that caused Windows to behave abnormally? If yes, you’ve gone against your better judgment. There are many Windows settings and processes essential… Continue reading 6 Ways You Could Be Ruining Your Windows PC
10 Common Computer Myths You Need to Stop Believing
Let’s set the record straight on ten of the most prevalent computer myths still in existence. For most tech enthusiasts, computers are relatively simple machines to purchase, operate, and (for the most part) understand. However, for the average non-tech-oriented consumer, they are scary devices made even more frightening by jargon, misconceptions, and outright falsehoods. So,… Continue reading 10 Common Computer Myths You Need to Stop Believing
Does More RAM Make Your Computer Faster?
Read this article on the web! When your computer starts slowing down, the first advice you may hear is to go for a RAM upgrade. After all, the more the amount of RAM you have, the more smoothly your PC works, right? Not quite. While system memory is an important component of computer performance, it… Continue reading Does More RAM Make Your Computer Faster?
Backups, are they necessary?
Back It Up? Here Are NINE Good Reasons (and ANSWERS to YOUR backup questions) Do I Really Need to Back Up My Files? Bob Rankin wrote the first edition of my ebook Everything You Need to Know About BACKUPS in 2010 because he is passionate about making sure that important files — programs, documents, emails,… Continue reading Backups, are they necessary?
MoneyWithKatie
Have you thoughts at 25, 30, 35, 40 about retirement? Wondering if you will have to work until your 70 or 75 before you can enjoy retirement? Offten these questions make these types of decisions about our futures very stressful and can fill us with anxiety. Well, take a look at www.MoneyWithKatie.com and see how… Continue reading MoneyWithKatie
The importance of screen reader software for web navigation
View this article on the web. The Importance of Screen Reader Software for Web Navigation By Lily Mordaunt About Lily Mordaunt. Lily is a graduate of Hunter College with a Bachelor’s degree in creative writing. “How do you understand that? It’s speaking so fast,” is a sentiment I hear often whenever someone experiences a screenreader… Continue reading The importance of screen reader software for web navigation