by alex | Apr 9, 2020 | tech tip
If you have a Mac, there’s a fast and easy way to sign a digital document without the need to print it out first. Here’s how: – Save the document as a .pdf file. – Open it with the ‘Preview’ app. – Select the ‘Show Mark-up Toolbar’ option. –...
by alex | Apr 3, 2020 | tech tip
Here are some tips for keeping your laptop battery in good condition and the screen nice and clean: The Battery – Avoid using the laptop in very hot places and avoid causing the laptop to overheat, as this can drain more power from the battery. – Avoid...
by alex | Mar 27, 2020 | tech tip
If you’re wondering how you can effectively and safely clean your smartphone as an extra way to help protect yourself from the threat of bacteria and viruses, here’s some advice from a medical expert: As featured on the BBC and in some national newspapers recently, Dr...
by alex | Mar 12, 2020 | tech tip
In addition to the main Start menu that you can access by clicking on the Windows symbol (bottom left), Windows 10 has a 2nd start menu that gives you fast access to features like PowerShell, Device Manager, Task Manager and File Explorer. Here’s how to launch it:...
by alex | Feb 28, 2020 | tech tip
The Windows Timeline feature in Windows 10 allows you to look back over the timeline of activity (in the Windows apps that are supported in the feature) so that you can stay organised, save time in finding things, and pick up where you left off. To see your Windows...
by alex | Jan 17, 2020 | tech tip
If you’d like to quickly clean up a messy desktop in Windows 10, and if you’d like to stay focused by clearing away all open apps except for the one you’re working on, here’s how: To hide desktop icons quickly: – Press and hold (or right-click) the...
