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Have you ever tried to email a large file only for it to be bounced back because it was too big? Here's how to transfer big files to share with others.

How to Transfer Big Files

Have you ever tried to email someone a large picture, long video, large presentation or any other large file? If so, you probably got an error and the email didn’t send.  Most email providers don’t support emailing large file sizes. So, how do you transfer big files to other people? There are several options available. […]

August 20, 2015

You never know when disaster will strike....protect your pictures, music and files. Here are three different techniques for backing up your tech life.

3 Ways to Backup your Computer and Files

Computers fail. Viruses and malware are everywhere. Fires happen. Floods happen. Stuff happens. Computers, smartphones and tablets are being used more and more in our daily lives. That means when these devices fail we are losing more pictures, more files, more information than ever before. So, it is becoming more and more important for us […]

August 17, 2015

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How to Combine Cells in Microsoft Excel

In a previous post we showed you how to separate first and last names into two columns using Excel’s text to columns function. But, what if you want to combine cells?  Say you have first and last names in two columns and you really want them together in one? Here we’ll show you how to […]

August 4, 2015

A list of powerful free software downloads. These free computer programs can be used for graphics editing, file storage, computer security and more.

15 Powerful Free Computer Programs

My friend Susan over at OfEveryMoment.com recently wrote a Love and Hate Post which inspired me to think of some of my favorite things. (Being a tech geek, I of course thought about some of my favorite tech gadgets and programs.) Then, PC Magazine put out a post called The Best Free Software of 2015 […]

July 28, 2015

An introduction and tutorial on how to use airdrop: the quickest way to share pictures, videos, websites, locations and more using your iPhone or iPad.

How to Use Airdrop

Sharing information with others continues to get faster and easier with advances in technology and software. A recent addition to Apple’s software allows for easier sharing of photos, videos, websites, locations and more with your friends, family or strangers if you like. In this post we’ll give an introduction and tutorial on how to use […]

July 20, 2015

Learn how to use the Microsoft Excel text to columns function to split first and last names into separate columns in this quick tutorial.

How to Use Excel Text to Columns To Separate First and Last Names

Have you ever had an excel spreadsheet in which you’d like to split one column into two or more? For instance, say you have a column with names and you want to separate the first and last names into two separate columns. Excel has a built in function called text to columns which enables you […]

July 13, 2015

A wifi booster (also called a wifi repeater or wifi range extender) is an inexpensive and effective way to improve your wireless signal in a wifi deadspot.

How to Fix a Wireless Deadspot with a WiFi Booster

WiFi Deadspot Do you have a room in your house where the wifi never seems to work? We did, so I did a bit of research and found a quick and easy way to extend the wireless signal in our house. There are several reasons you may have a dead zone in your house. If […]

June 30, 2015

Hotspots...explained! Using your phone as a free mobile hotspot!

Mobile Hotspot: An Introduction and How to Guide

What is a Hotspot What is a hotspot? Think of a hotspot as a WiFi signal. Say you’re traveling and don’t have a wireless internet signal. You want to use your tablet or computer but can’t without a wireless internet connection. Well, if you have signal and can make a phone call on your smartphone, […]

June 23, 2015

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Help! I Forgot My iPhone Passcode!

Have you ever forgotten your iPhone passcode? It’s not an easy predicament to get out of. Last week my husband forgot the passcode to unlock his iPhone. In researching how to get back into the phone we learned there’s no easy fix. We’ll break down the process for you below. Note: This post may contain […]

June 15, 2015

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What is iCloud? An Introduction to iCloud and How to Use It

What is iCloud? In a previous post we described the cloud as being a place to store your files, similar to a hard drive or jump drive. The difference between the cloud and your hard drive is that the files aren’t stored in your computer or your phone, they’re stored by someone else, on someone […]

June 8, 2015

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