Sick of having Internet Explorer pop up when you really wanted another browser, like Chrome, Firefox or Safari? I know the feeling. Both Windows and Mac systems will open a specific, so-called “default” web browser whenever you click a link in your email...
From cleaning junk files off your system to zooming the display with a virtual magnifying glass, these 15 tips will make life with your PC a little easier. 1. How to find a hidden mouse cursor on your desktop Here’s an easier way to find a lost cursor on your...
Want quick access to the web, even if you don’t have a browser window open? A quick tweak to the Windows toolbar is all it takes. Just right-click an empty space on the toolbar (it’s the horizontal bar at the bottom of the Windows desktop that contains the...
The more programs you install on your Windows PC, the more icons take residence in the bottom corner of the desktop—and after awhile, you’ll end up with a little party down there. Those tiny “notification” icons are there to help you keep tabs on...
Ever lose track of the tiny mouse cursor on your big Windows desktop? I certainly have—and when I do, I usually have to swipe my mouse back and forth to find the pointer again. Effective, but annoying. Well, there’s another, easier way to find a lost cursor: by...
Is your PC running out of hard drive space? Has it been ages since you backed up your Mac? Ready to declutter your desktop? Get your system back under control with these 11 tips and how-tos. 1. Back up your Windows PC Windows 7 boasts an easy-to-use utility that’ll...
Janice writes: I have a Windows 7 laptop that I’ve never, ever backup up—yes, I know, I know. I’m ready to take my medicine now; what’s the easiest way to start backing everything up? Hello Janice! When it comes to backing up your personal data,...
There’s already a $5 app that lets you play Flash videos on the otherwise Flash-less iPad, but now there’s a new game in town: OnLive Desktop, the clever new service that “streams” Windows 7 to the iPad touchscreen. The catch? It ain’t so...
