Tips, tricks and guides
How to Switch or Transfer Data to a New iPhone
Via local backup or using iCloud
How to Fix Upside Down Videos
Or, you could just stand on your head
How to Make Audio Files Louder
Easy online tools as well as desktop apps
Convert Video to iPhone or iPad Format
Two handy tools to help you make the transition
Got some videos you would like to copy over to your iPad or iPhone for offline viewing? iCloud is great and works really well, but you can obviously only download […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Turn on Private Browsing in Firefox
Will also block parts of sites that try to track you across the web
All web browsers now have a privacy feature called private browsing that lets you browse websites without your history being tracked locally on your computer. I’ve already written about how […]
Format an SD Card the Easy Way
Lengthen its life and maximize space
SD cards can be tricky little gadgets. They sit in our cameras and cell phones, just waiting for us to take the picture of a lifetime, at which time, of […]
3 Ways to Get Rid of Viruses, Spyware and Malware
Beware of fake removal sites that will make the problem worse
Viruses, spyware, malware, etc., all have one thing in common: they all suck. They slow down your computer, corrupt your files, illegally steal your info, and more. You have probably […]
Remove Stuck Entries from Programs and Features
Windows 7, Vista, or XP users have this problem
Sometimes even after you’ve uninstalled a program, its entry will remain listed in the Add or Remove Programs or Programs and Features list under currently installed programs in the Control Panel. […]
What is BD-R, BD-RE, BD-XL and Ultra HD Blu-ray?
A great way to cheaply backup large amounts of data
Even though most people still have CD and DVD burner drives in their computers, you’ve probably bought a movie that is in Blu-ray format. Due to the cost, you’ll only see […]
How to Share an Internet Connection with Other Computers
Win new friends and influence others
Looking for a quick way to share your Internet connection with others around you? These days, this is only useful in a handful of situations. I’ve personally only used a […]
How to Securely Encrypt a USB Flash Drive
The best way to protect your info from theft
If you carry sensitive information around on a USB drive, you should consider using encryption to secure the data in case of loss or theft. I’ve already talked about how […]
How to Make Blurry Pictures Clear
If this doesn't work, you probably need glasses
Unless you are a professional photographer, there are many times when a great picture is ruined because it’s blurry! Whether it’s because something was moving really fast or because of […]
How to Use Firefox Addons
Customize it in a million different ways
Even though Firefox usage has been on the decline over the last few years, it’s still in second place behind Google Chrome in terms of usage. The main reason behind […]
Change the Default Search Engine in IE via Registry
In case your admin has made switching to Google tough
Changing the default search engine to something other than Bing is really easy in Internet Explorer and takes just a few clicks. That is, unless you work in a corporate […]
How to Fix an IP Address Conflict
This can happen when you wake a computer from sleep
Ever get an IP address error message when turning on your computer or taking it out of sleep mode? This occurs when two computers on the same LAN network end up […]
How to Backup, Reset or Restore Your iPhone, iPad or iPod
Whatever the reason, you'll find instructions here
Do you have an iPhone that you need to reset or restore? Do you need to perform a factory reset and erase everything or do you just need to reset […]