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10 Tech Tricks, Part 1
As someone who has been around the tech block a few times, I have discovered that even the most common devices we use every day have hidden talents. Whether you are a tech novice or just looking to squeeze more out of your gadgets, here are 10 random tricks that might surprise you. Let us…

Laptop Battery Life, Part 2
Last week, we looked at how your laptop battery may not last forever. And today we will continue looking at a couple of things you can do to cut down the drain on your laptop’s battery. One of the largest power drains on your computer’s battery is the screen. Well, you need a screen so…
IE Tab for Chrome
My friend, John and I were talking a couple of weeks ago about a geek hassle we have all faced. Usually this happens at work but on occasion anywhere. Some specific websites are designed to open and function properly in Microsoft Internet Explorer…only. SharePoint seems to be one of the main offenders. They may open…
Android is Not Just for Adults Anymore
Over the years I have put age appropriate apps on my Android tablet for my grandkids to play. Now, while I am a pretty good grandpa, I do not like letting a small child run around the house swinging the devices around their heads and throwing them to each other. So at a young age…
Windows 10 Tips, Part 2
After the column last week I received quite a few emails asking for a few more Windows 10 tips. Keep in mind that you can email me your questions and I will always answer back. Give me time, and you may see yours appearing here one week. Keep them coming! As funny as it may…
Avast, me Hearties!
Although I have been and still am a fan of the Avast! antivirus application (avast.com) I recently stumbled onto something interesting. I have always used the free version of Avast and it has worked quite well. Since it is free you do get popups occasionally suggesting you try to better clean up your computer. If…

10 Tech Tricks, Part 1
As someone who has been around the tech block a few times, I have discovered that even the most common devices we use every day have hidden talents. Whether you are a tech novice or just looking to squeeze more out of your gadgets, here are 10 random tricks that might surprise you. Let us…

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Last week, we looked at how your laptop battery may not last forever. And today we will continue looking at a couple of things you can do to cut down the drain on your laptop’s battery. One of the largest power drains on your computer’s battery is the screen. Well, you need a screen so…