Monitor Hidden Website and Internet Connections
This will help you identify anything unusual that you should remove
How to Setup Your Own Personal Cloud Storage
Advantages of the cloud with the security of having it local
How to Tell if an Email is Fake, Spoofed or Spam
Best way to check without clicking
So a friend recently told me that they got a verification email from Apple stating that a new email address had been added to their Apple ID. The person knew […]
Mac vs. PC Pros and Cons List
Take a side in our ultimate guide
Can’t decide if you should buy a Mac or PC? It’s a tough decision because both platforms have different advantages and disadvantages. It really also depends a lot on external […]
USB 2.0 vs. USB 3.0 vs. eSATA vs. Thunderbolt vs. Firewire vs. Ethernet Speed
The lowdown on what you plug in and where
Your desktop or laptop computer has a wide variety of ports and connection types, but what are they all for and how do they differ? USB 2.0, USB 3.0, eSATA, […]
Edit the Windows Hosts File to Block or Redirect Websites
Also, protocols that are used by programs and applications
The Windows Hosts file is a file that Windows uses to control and map IP addresses. By editing the Hosts file, Windows can be customized to block or redirect specific […]
Top Ways to Boost WiFi Signals & Improve Performance
Especially useful for mansion dwellers
Equipped with a wireless router from your ISP, most WiFi networks are usually fairly efficient. For at-home setups, a quality router will usually be more than enough to run a decent […]
How to View Saved WiFi Passwords on Windows 7, 8, & 10
Because you really don't want to untangle and flip over the router
Are you still using the WiFi password that is written on the back of the router your ISP gave you? If so, it’s probably some really long combination of letters, […]
How to View Mac Files on a Windows PC
There is only one program that can truly help you
Even though OS X can read Windows formatted hard drives just fine, the opposite is still not true, even with Windows 10. Granted, OS X can’t write to a Windows […]
How to Switch or Transfer Data to a New iPhone
Via local backup or using iCloud
Pretty much every spring Apple releases a new version of the iPhone and that means it’s time for everyone to decide if they can spare enough money for the latest […]
How to Fix Upside Down Videos
Or, you could just stand on your head
Ever record a video with your smartphone, then play it on your computer and find that the video is upside down or 90 degrees off? I’ve had that happen on […]
How to Make Audio Files Louder
Easy online tools as well as desktop apps
Low volume audio files can be close to useless and also very frustrating, especially if you can’t rerecord the original audio. Whether it be an MP3 song that you are […]
How to Configure AutoPlay in Windows 7 & 10
Turns out there's a difference between AutoRun and AutoPlay
AutoPlay is a feature in Windows that will automatically scan a device when it is connected to your computer and based on your settings, will either perform a specified action […]
Hide Your Facebook Status From One or Specific Friends
We'll show you the easiest and the hardest way
The problem with Facebook is that your group of “friends” really consists of just about everyone you know including your family, relatives, friends, work colleagues, professional contacts, etc., etc. Yes, […]
Create Private Browsing Mode Shortcuts for Your Web Browser
Instructions for Google Chrome, Firefox, and Opera
Private Browsing is a mode in all modern web browsers that, when activated, will delete any session data such as browsing history and cookies. If you want to browse the […]
What is SeaPort.exe and How to Remove It
It's not a virus but can hog CPU
If you have installed any Windows Essentials programs onto your computer recently like Photo Gallery, Movie Maker, Live Writer or Live Mail, you may have noticed a new process running […]
4 Free/Cheaper Rosetta Stone Alternatives
Learning a new language doesn't have to break the bank
If you’re trying to learn a new language, you have most likely heard about the popular language learning software Rosetta Stone. Rosetta Stone comes in a wide variety of different […]
Prevent a Mouse or USB Device from Waking Windows from Sleep Mode
Shhh...can't you see it's resting?
One of the best power management features in Windows is sleep mode, a convenient way to save power and reduce the wear and tear on your PC hardware while it isn’t […]
How to Stop an LCD Monitor from Flickering
A major cause of headaches and eye fatigue
Compared to older displays, LCD monitors are an excellent low-cost, low-power solution to our need for a computer display. Unfortunately, some monitor settings can make an LCD screen appear to […]