There are a number of different ways a computer can maintain its internal temperature. MakeUseOf.com discuss the different technologies used here.
Do I need to defrag my SSD?
We used to need to frequently defrag our computer’s old hard disks to maintain their performance. WIth newer computers now being delivered with Solid State (SSD) Drive’s, do we still need to defrag these new drives? MakeUseOf.com explains all in their article here.
Channel Bonding – What is it?
It has nothing to do with glue, but if you require more bandwidth than your Internet provider can currently provide, then Channel Bonding could potentially double your Internet speed. Read about it in MakeUseOf.com’s article here.
Whats the difference between Wi-Fi & Bluetooth?
Do you ever question the difference between Wi-Fi & Bluetooth? They are both wireless technologies right? So when would you use one over the other? MakeUseOf.com explains it all here.
Want to better understand Apple’s notification types?
MakeUseOf.com have just published an article that explains all the different types of notification alerts that an iPhone or iPad can send, how to change them, and how to best use each option. Read it here.
Looking for a new computer monitor?
PCMag have just published their review of the best computer monitors for 2022. Read all about them here.
Suspect your iPhone is spying on you?
If you suspect that someone might have gained access to your iPhone and now has access to your information, read ZDNet’s article here about how to put a stop to it.
Delete the frightening amount of data Google has about you
I think we are all aware of the huge amount of data companies such as Google, Facebook, and many others store about us, and then on sell; making US the product, not the devices we use. C|NET have published an article explaining how you can delete the data that Google collects about you. Read it here.
Apps for sending and receiving faxes on iPhone/iPad
Did you know there are apps, both paid and free, that enable you to send and receive faxes directly from your Apple iPhone/iPad. Read about them in the article from 9To5Mac.com here.
How to move your Google Authenticator 2FA codes to a new device
Just got a new phone? c|net have just published an article explaining how to move all your Google Authenticator two-factor authentication (2FA) codes to the new device. Read how here.
How to set up your iPhone’s built-in Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
c|net have published an article explaining how to set up iOS 15’s two-factor authentication (2FA) capability. Discover how here.
Essential Apps for your PC or Mac
Are you setting up a new computer or simply reviewing the apps on your PC? Well, you must read an article from TechSpot here about what they consider to be the most essential apps for your computer. I’ve mentioned many of them here in the blog, most are free, and support Web Browsing, Password Management, Cloud Storage & Backup, Security, Office Productivity, Video Chat and Messaging, Hardware Monitoring & Overclocking, File Management, plus a bunch of other stuff.
Uninstalling difficult to remove Windows apps
Luckily the situation is very rare, but occassionally the Windows Uninstall wizard doesn’t work correctly and leaves you with an application that won’t uninstall. The guys at Betechwise.com have published an article that discusses how you can use the command line to “force” an uninstall when the wizard does not work or makes it difficult to remove installed software. Read it here.
Free Microsoft Word templates
MakeUseOf.com has published an article here listing 8 sites where you can get free templates for Microsoft Word.
Erasing sensitive data from a hard disk drive
Erasing sensitive personal and financial files from your Windows based PC hard disk drive before junking it or passing it on to somebody else, is not as simple as you might imagine; as it is still possible to recover this data, even after you have deleted the files. So before disposing of your old disk drives or Windows computers, you might like to read this article from PC Mag UK first.