A Shiny New Gmail, Part 2

We ended last week with me starting to mention the right-side menu in the new Google Gmail interface. It contains the Calendar, Keep and Tasks (also, a small “+” icon). It makes it much easier to get to all three items. When you click one of them they open in a side menu and you…

A Shiny New Gmail, Part 1

Those of you who follow me regularly know that I am an enthusiastic fan of Gmail. I like a lot about Google in general and I feel their email is one of the best free email systems currently available. The good news is that there is a new and improved version of the web Gmail…

Boy, You Gotta Cary That Weight

Sorry for the flashback to “Abbey Road” with The Beatles in 1969 but the title seems appropriate. Today we will take a look at info concerning carrying your notebook. Also, as an aside here – one of my pet peeves regards notebooks vs. laptops. Many people refer to a “notebook” as a “laptop”. Laptops were…

Windows 10: Taskbar Tricks, Part 3

Before I get started with today’s information regarding the taskbar for you I have to apologize to those of you who had trouble accessing the DoubleClicks.info site last week.  As I warned several weeks ago I moved to a different website hosting company (Bluehost.com).  As expected, this caused a few days of the site being…

Windows 10: Taskbar Tricks, Part 2

To continue with our Taskbar Options, or tricks if you wish, I will first remind you how to get back to the Taskbar Settings. Right-click on a blank area of your taskbar and choose “Taskbar settings” (see below). Keep in mind, just as last week, you may see less than I show you here or…

Windows 10: Taskbar Tricks, Part 1

Someone recently asked me a Windows 10 Taskbar question via email. Yes, you can email me any-old-time for help, comment about the articles or ask something you wondered about.  It can deal with PCs, the internet, applications, phones, etc. I will be happy to help, listen or respond as the case may be. So, keep them coming and realize that due to the number I sometimes take several days to respond.

Computer Catastrophe

So, several years ago I purchased a Dell Inspiron 2-in-1 notebook. Before I continue I will answer the question, “What does 2-in-1 mean?” These models resemble a regular notebook that does something different with their keyboards. There are basically two different types of 2-in-1s; detachable and convertible. Mine is a convertible which means the keyboard…

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Get Amazon Prime Now Before the Price Goes Up 20%

If you’re one of the seven people in the country who does not have Amazon Prime yet, you may want to act fast—the cost of the yearly service is increasing by $20, to $119 per year. Source: Get Amazon Prime Now Before the Price Goes Up 20%

Windows 10’s next major update arrives on April 30th

Source: Windows 10’s next major update arrives on April 30th I wanted all of you to be aware of the next big Windows 10 update coming your way on Tuesday, April 30. Could it break more than it adds and corrects?  Let’s hope not.