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Be wary of the most recent Window 10 update. We’ve seen glitches in updates before but this one seems to be a bit worse than usual. The update is causing an unusually high number of computers to crash and display a blue screen. There have also been reports of documents, photos and videos being deleted from hard drives. Additionally, the …
WINDOWS TIPS We all love saving time! Check out this brief list of Windows keyboard shortcuts and tips to add to your workday efficiency repertoire. Windows key + left arrow or right arrow will automatically split the screen for you. Windows key + up arrow will maximize the current window. Windows key + down arrow will restore the window to …
Windows Tips and Shortcuts Keyboard Shortcuts for Mac and Windows CTRL+Tab cycles through browser tabs on both Mac and Windows. CTRL+SHIFT+Tab cycles the opposite direction. Adobe Acrobat Troubleshooting If you’re experiencing problems with Adobe Acrobat, try signing out of the software and signing back in. This should refresh the Adobe license and solve the issue. Printer Hack If your color …
Outlook Time Zone Tips You can change Outlook’s settings to view a second time zone in Outlook Calendar. Just go to File > Options (or Outlook > Preferences on a Mac), and on the Calendar tab, under “time zones,” type a name for the current time zone in the Label box. In the time zone list, click the time zone …
Surface Pro, Microsoft Office and Apple OS X Tips Traveling with your Surface Pro When traveling with a Surface Pro for extended periods of time, we recommend shutting the device down. When the device is in sleep mode while sandwiched in your backpack or travel case, it can easily overheat and has a tendency not to turn back on upon request. …
Outlook and Excel Tips You Shouldn’t Miss Don’t Lose Your Outlook Contacts! Did you know that contacts “remembered” by Outlook in your autocomplete list are not saved contacts, and could be lost if your Outlook account crashes, is moved or is updated? Many people use the autocomplete or nickname feature as a shortcut to remember contacts that they email often, …
What is Petya? This ransomware is a variant of an older attack, dubbed “Petya,” except this time the attack uses EternalBlue to target Windows systems—the same exploit behind the infamous WannaCry attack. While this variant appears to be an upgraded version of Petya, there is no confirmation that this attack is from the same author. It differs from typical ransomware …
As of April 8, 2014, Windows has pulled the plug on XP. But there’s no need to panic – this doesn’t mean that XP will stop working. That being said, there are some important things to keep in mind after Windows has ended support for the XP operating system. “End of life” is code for “no longer supported,” meaning you …
Few things are as frustrating as when your computer is acting sluggish and glitchy. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to ensure that your PC continues to run smoothly. Routinely cleaning up files on your computer is an often-overlooked step that can greatly improve performance. Defragmenting and cleaning up your files is a great first step if you own …
