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Internet Explorer Shortcuts

Useful Internet Explorer Shortcuts

Internet explorer shortcuts can speed up web surfing.  Most people feel that the Internet Explorer lacks in a lot of features and decide to use other browsers. Some even think that Internet Explorer is more prone to getting hit by virus infections, which is half correct. If you get your computer updated regularly with latest updates, there is nothing to ...Read More On Internet Explorer Shortcuts

Slow Internet Connection

About:Config Tweaks for improving Slow Internet Connections

Slow internet connection is everyone’s nightmare.  Heard of the firefox about:config tweaks. Diy Computer Repairs shows you how to boost your internet speed  All of us face the same issue.  Slow internet.  Calling the Internet Service Provider gets you one usual reply, your computer is causing the slow down, not them, because ...Read More On Slow Internet Connection

Using Google Apps

Tips And Tricks When Using Google Apps

  There’s a lot of ways to utilize Google Apps.  Here are some tips on how to use those Google Apps like a pro. Google is the best search engine in the world; it is not just focusing on search but developed a whole lot of Google Apps for the benefit of all.  The best part about Google Apps is that they are all free.  The more common ones that we ...Read More On Using Google Apps

Stuck CD – Force Eject

Force Eject A Stuck Disc.

Diy Computer Repairs  shows you how to force eject your drive.  Ejecting of the drive can be done without connecting the drive to any power source. What do you do if your CD is stuck in the drive? Pressing the eject button on the drive does not work. Right click on the drive and select the eject option fails as well. Perhaps rebooting may help. If all 3 ideas ...Read More On Stuck CD – Force Eject
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Mute keyboard shortcut keys

Create your own mute shortcut key

A phone call comes in all of a sudden and you need to lower the volume quickly, the best way is to mute the whole thing altogether.  If only there is a mute shortcut key. My own habit is to either hit the power socket switch that powers the speakers or aim for the mute icon in the player itself.  But this can never be a perfect situation when you are in ...Read More On Mute keyboard shortcut keys

Windows WGA Remover Genuine Advantage Notifications

Get Past The Windows Genuine Advantage Nag Message..?

    Removing WGA notifications is not a difficult task.  In this guide you can remove that pesky Windows Genuine Advantage Nag Screen in a matter of minutes. If you did not activate your copy of windows, you will get to see this message on your desktop.  The desktop goes black and you cannot do anything to it.  You swear that your ...Read More On Windows WGA Remover Genuine Advantage Notifications

Mac Shortcut Keys

Keyboard Shortcut Keys For Mac

In a busy office work schedule, speed is crucial.  By combining mouse and keyboard shortcuts make work faster and also improve productivity.  Many of the more common ones would be to copy and paste. However, there’s more shortcuts that are relatively similar across the main platforms like windows, except that the key combinations ...Read More On Mac Shortcut Keys

Data Storage

Online Data Storage

 

A couple of weeks ago I hit a major problem whilst trying to offer Conflicker removal tools ! The problem was the fact that because of a huge demand for these files, we ended up using our monthly bandwidth allowance in less than 24hrs. I quickly went in search of some online storage for these files so that we could get back online ASAP !  ...Read More On Data Storage

Data Backup

Good Housekeeping & Your Computer

  I have said it before and I’ll say it again, one of the best things you can do is to make regular backups of your important data, why…? Because once you know your data is safe & there is no threat of you losing what may have taken months if not years to amass, then we are halfway to diluting the fear aspect associated with computer ...Read More On Data Backup

Storing Computer Files

How To Use “My Documents” Correctly.

  Just browse to your My Documents folder & take a look, there are folders for My Music, My Photos, My Video etc. Things are laid out exactly as you would in your house, you store things in the appropraite  cupboards & drawers, so you know exactly where they are ! You should do the same with the My Documents folder on your computer ...Read More On Storing Computer Files

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