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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...
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...
Snag HP’s colorful, lightweight Windows laptop for less than $200

Snag HP’s colorful, lightweight Windows laptop for less than $200

by ben patterson | Jun 1, 2017 | deals

Weighing in at just 2.57 pounds and boasting an eye-catching purple shell, the $190 HP Stream 11 (12% off) is a lightweight laptop that’s perfect for students. Better still, it won’t break the bank. The slim-and-trim Stream runs Windows 10, meaning it can...
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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