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How to boost the size of the mouse cursor on a Mac or Windows PC

How to boost the size of the mouse cursor on a Mac or Windows PC

by ben patterson | Feb 16, 2018 | desktops, how-tos, laptops

Updated! Having a hard time spotting that itty-bitty mouse cursor on your PC or Mac display? You’re not the only one. Indeed, as computer displays get bigger and sharper, on-screen mouse pointers keep getting tinier and tinier. Will they eventually shrink down to...
10 awesome Windows tricks you can perform without touching your mouse

10 awesome Windows tricks you can perform without touching your mouse

by ben patterson | Feb 9, 2018 | desktops, how-tos, laptops

I love the feeling of whizzing around my Windows 10 desktop, opening and closing windows, trashing files, renaming folders and more, all without touching a mouse. Read on for 10 ultra-handy things you can do using Windows keyboard shortcuts. 1. Open the File Explorer...
Mac tip: 6 essential Safari toolbar buttons you need to install

Mac tip: 6 essential Safari toolbar buttons you need to install

by ben patterson | Dec 14, 2017 | desktops, how-tos, laptops

If you haven’t tried customizing the Safari toolbar buttons on your Mac yet, you’re in for a treat. Find out how to drag new buttons into the Safari toolbar, as well as which buttons to pick. First things first, though… What’s the Safari...
Windows 10 tip: 4 handy Windows Recycle Bin tricks you need to try

Windows 10 tip: 4 handy Windows Recycle Bin tricks you need to try

by ben patterson | Dec 7, 2017 | desktops, how-tos, laptops

When was the last time you gave the trash can on your Windows desktop any thought? Not recently, I’m guessing. But if you take a closer look, you’ll find the humble Windows Recycle Bin has a few cool tricks up its sleeves. Read on for four gotta-try...
Mac tip: 10 handy tips every MacOS user should know

Mac tip: 10 handy tips every MacOS user should know

by ben patterson | Oct 18, 2017 | desktops, how-tos, laptops

From snapping screenshots to signing PDFs with your fingertip, your iMac, MacBook or Mac Mini has scores of useful—and in some cases, well hidden—tricks up its sleeves. Read on for 10 gotta-know tips that every MacOS user should have under their belt. Take a...
Reader Mail: Do I need to replace my MacBook Air battery?

Reader Mail: Do I need to replace my MacBook Air battery?

by ben patterson | Jul 6, 2017 | how-tos, laptops

Nadine writes: I have a Macbook Air I bought at the end of 2013. I find lately that when I’m using it on battery just to do normal chores and not streaming, the battery dies very quickly. Is it time to get a new battery? How much do they cost? Hi Nadine! I feel...
Mac tip: How to move the mouse pointer with your keyboard

Mac tip: How to move the mouse pointer with your keyboard

by ben patterson | May 10, 2017 | desktops, how-tos, laptops

Maybe you mousing hand needs a break, or perhaps you need to move the mouse pointer one teeny-tiny pixel at a time. In either case, there’s a way to move the Mac mouse pointer with the keyboard rather than nudging the mouse or swiping your trackpad. The trick:...
How to read Kindle books on the web, no Kindle (or app) required

How to read Kindle books on the web, no Kindle (or app) required

by ben patterson | Mar 29, 2017 | desktops, e-readers, how-tos, laptops

Just because you don’t have a Kindle—or, for that matter, a iPhone, iPad, or Android phone that’s capable of running Amazon’s Kindle app—doesn’t mean you can’t still read a Kindle book. Thanks to the Amazon Cloud Reader, you can...
Mac tip: 7 neat & tidy spring cleaning tips for your Mac

Mac tip: 7 neat & tidy spring cleaning tips for your Mac

by ben patterson | Mar 22, 2017 | desktops, how-tos, laptops

Whether it’s spring cleaning time or you’re simply in the mood to clear out some clutter, there are plenty of easy ways to clean up your Mac. Read on for seven ways to give your Mac a deep digital clean, from tidying your desktop icons to organizing the...
Windows 10 tip: An easier way to clean junk files off your PC

Windows 10 tip: An easier way to clean junk files off your PC

by ben patterson | Mar 1, 2017 | desktops, how-tos, laptops

Is your Windows 10 hard drive starting to feel a bit cramped? A quick way to clear some hard drive space is to haul out the junk—that is, temporary files, old program setup files, cached thumbnails, and other bits of digital detritus that pile up over time. Read on...
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