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Wellness Wednesday; Eliminate a Sleep Killer
A psychologist says this is the No. 1 ‘sleep killer’—and it takes just 15 minutes to fix. Published Wed, Nov 2 2022 Aric A. Prather, Author and Contributor Like eating, drinking and breathing, we need sleep to survive. So how can something that should be so natural, instinctual and automatic be so hard? As a… Continue reading Wellness Wednesday; Eliminate a Sleep Killer
What is WordPress and is it for me?
What is WordPress and should you use it? WordPress is used by 43% of the top ten million websites on the internet. It is used by huge international entities such as Microsoft, Sony Music, PlayStation, Time Magazine, CNN, Disney, the White House, and many more. It is basically the engine that fuels a lot of… Continue reading What is WordPress and is it for me?
QR Codes and Accessibility
Introduction to QR codes QR codes are barcode-like graphics, comprised of machine-readable information that, when scanned, can be translated into a website URL. They are used for tracking in augmented reality, for joining a wi-fi network, signing into a platform, opening a web page, and other use cases. A QR code that when scanned with… Continue reading QR Codes and Accessibility
Laptop ports explained: Every symbol and connector identified
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
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