Reading Time: 4 minutesWhat is the so-called “Internet of things” and how does it differ from the regular internet we all know and love? What does “IoT” mean? Is it just a passing buzzword or is it an inevitable future that you’ll need to be aware of sooner or later? They’re all good Read more…
Reading Time: 5 minutesA slow internet connection can be tortuous. But if you’re limited by your service provider’s speed what options do you have for a better browsing experience? Channel bonding may be the answer. Using Multiple Internet Connections Your internet speed is typically limited by your area. Your service provider will need Read more…
Reading Time: 6 minutesRemovable disk drives—either USB flash drives or external hard drives—should be easy to use. But in some cases, you may connect your drive to a Windows PC or another device with a USB port and find the hard drive isn’t showing up. This problem has several possible causes: partition issues Read more…
Reading Time: 6 minutesThere are few things that are quite as annoying as trying to use the internet, and suddenly see that your internet connection doesn’t work. The problem is that there are so many points of failure, it’s hard to know where the connection problem is. It could be your computer. It Read more…
Reading Time: 6 minutesExcel Macros can save you a ton of time by automating Excel processes that you use often. But macros are actually quite limited. It’s easy to make a mistake with the recording tool, and the recording process is awkward. Using VBA to create macros gives you a great deal more Read more…
Reading Time: 6 minutesEveryone runs into Wi-Fi problems from time to time. Maybe it starts to slow down for no obvious reason, or perhaps you get the feeling that you aren’t enjoying the speeds you’re paying for. A simple way to confirm that there’s a problem is to test your Wi-Fi speed, which Read more…
Reading Time: 6 minutesWhere are the folders in Gmail? Are labels the same as folders? How are both different from categories? You might have questions like these about the web version of Gmail if you’re new to it. To help you get familiar with Gmail, we’ll give you the gist of all the Read more…
Reading Time: 4 minutesDo you have a favorite browser? If so, what makes it so appealing? For some people, it might be the availability of plugins and extensions; others might like to use a browser that guarantees their privacy. For a lot of users, however, the most important aspect is speed. But what Read more…
Reading Time: 5 minutesAlmost every device you can buy today supports Bluetooth, but what is Bluetooth? Simply put, Bluetooth is a way for two nearby gadgets to transmit data to each other. Let’s take a look at what Bluetooth is, trace its roots, discuss its pros and cons, and find out how it Read more…
Reading Time: 5 minutesYou’ve installed your antivirus software, and you’re ready for any security threat the internet can throw at you. Or are you? It’s easy to fall into a false sense of security when you know you’re protected by antivirus tools. Other steps should be taken to ensure your online experience is Read more…