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Quick Tech Tips, Tricks for Hardware, Software, Gadgets and Online Services
Quick Tip: Hide the Microsoft Edge Tab button in Internet Explorer on Windows 10
Tired of Edge edging in on your IE11 experience? Here’s the fix.
Tip: Enable Windows Ink Workspace without a Stylus in Windows 10
Don’t let lack of a touchscreen deter you from using Windows 10’s inking features. Check out this tip!
groovyTip: Use Focus Mode in Word 2016 for Mac to Reduce Distractions
Digital clutter blocking your muse? Try this built-in feature for Microsoft Word to regain focus.
groovyTip: Don’t Wait Till the End of Your Free Trial to Cancel
Tired of accidentally paying for membership at the end of a free trial? Try this trick so you don’t forget to opt out.
Windows 10 Tip: How to Hide the All Apps Column in the Start Menu (Windows 10 Creators Update)
Good news for declutterers! Windows Creators Update brings another incremental customization tweak to the Start menu.
Windows 10 Tip: How to Take a Screenshot Using Keyboard Shortcuts
If you don’t want to install third-party software for screenshots, here’s a look at some keyboard shortcuts in Windows 10 to achieve the results you need.
How To Update Google Chrome to the Latest Version
Google Chrome is set to automatically update when you restart it. But if you leave it open for days, you miss out on groovy new features. Here’s how to manually update it.
Tech Tips: 19 International Travel Lifehacks to Protect Your Privacy and Pocketbook
Our most seasoned tech traveler shares his best tips for saving money and protecting privacy abroad.
Lifehack: Buy Yourself Gift Cards to Earn Rewards and Snag Discounts
Retailers promote their gift cards with discounts and rewards. The only problem: they are terrible gifts. Here’s a way to make gift cards actually useful.
Lifehack: Add Images to Google Calendar Events to Mitigate “Fat-finger” Errors
Like any paperless organization system, Google Calendar events are prone to user error. This simple trick gives you a sanity check and handy reference for those critical appointments.
This Credit Card Lifehack Saves Me Cash Every Single Day
This simple lifehack helps me maximize credit cards rewards programs for every purchase I make.
Windows 10 Fix: SERVERNAME is not accessible… A specified logon session does not exist.
Accessing shared drives and shared folders in Windows has always been easy, but if you’re using Windows 10, you might happen upon this error. Here’s the quick fix.
Make PNG Files Smaller Without Sacrificing Image Quality
TinyPNG is a simple way to make your PNG files smaller, so you can use them on your website and save space, as well as bandwidth. Here’s how to use it.