Some days a laptop feels like an extension of the body. Our tech supports us through work, recreation, and relaxation. Ideally, your laptop will function correctly and run smoothly; it can go unseen and sometimes taken for granted. However, just like the body, issues can arise. In this age of technology, laptops are used for […]
Any device that connects to a WiFi network must identify itself to the network using a unique network address. This unique identifier, known as the Media Access Control (MAC) address helps the network administrators or observers track or profile every user’s network activity and location over time. While you may not have to worry about […]
You swear that you turned off your Windows computer when you left, but when you sit down in front of your PC again it’s powered on. How can that be? Then, one day you catch the computer red-handed turning on without any human intervention. Why is this happening? Can you stop it? If your computer […]
there are times where monitoring software isn’t welcomed or appreciated. Hackers, snoopers, or overreaching IT admins can all push the boundaries too far. If you’re worried about your privacy, you can learn to detect computer and email monitoring or spying software by following these steps. Before you begin to look at how to detect certain […]
You don’t have to just sit back and accept this gradual slide into obsolescence though. We’ve rounded up the most effective tricks for making your laptop feel like its younger self again. 1. Clear out the clutter What’s the difference between your computer when you got it and your computer now? A whole host of […]
In the usual course of day-to-day life, you don’t need to spend much time messing around with browser settings: You just open up a tab and off you go. Dive a bit deeper into Chrome though, and you can tweak its settings for a more secure, streamlined experience. 1. Clean up after yourself Before you […]
Your operating system includes a built-in tool for highlighting and removing data you can safely live without. On Windows, search for “disk cleanup” from the taskbar, then launch the utility that appears as the top result—it lets you get rid of downloaded files, temporary files, Windows error reports and more. For macOS, open the Apple […]
The short answer is: Anytime you start to notice dust building up on the exterior, it’s likely time for a cleaning. For most users, every 6 months or so should suffice to keep your PC running nice and clean. For a more specific answer: It depends on a few factors. The environment that a computer […]
You’re shopping for your next computer, and the options are endless! Do you go for a desktop? A laptop? A tablet? What about one of the newest, most exciting opportunities on the technology market: a 2-in-1 laptop? Designed to offer the convenience of a laptop and the mobility of a tablet, 2-in-1 laptops are ideal […]
One of the best feelings in the world of technology is to buy a new piece of hardware, start it up, adjust the environment of the device of your choice, and then enjoy lightning-fast speeds. Every program works like a dream. There are no tasks that require more than a few seconds, and anything you […]