Can there be a better time to write about staying connected during a powercut, than when you’re in the middle of one? Well it just so happens the power went out here about an hour ago and it is not expected to be back on for a few more hours yet. However, I am merrily […]
How to disable non-essential startup programs
When I am asked why a Windows PC or laptop is slow, my first question is always “Is it slow at startup?” 9 times out of 10 the answer is yes and that means one of two things. There are too many programs running in the background, all fighting for resources causing a traffic jam. […]
Time for a change?
Why do so many computer enthusiasts turn to Linux? No, that’s not the start of some joke, it’s a serious question and one I think everyone should be thinking about. I can’t speak for others, but I imagine their reasons for ditching Windows and Macs are similar to my own. In no particular order, here […]
How To Disable Windows 10 Auto Update
Have you ever had that moment when a Windows update goes wrong and nothing you do will fix it? For example one laptop I looked at recently kept getting stuck trying to install the latest Windows 10 Anniversary Update. It’s a huge download, takes a long time to install and then an equally long time […]
CleanSpace Tag
A couple of months ago I watched a Fully Charged video about the CleanSpace Tag by Drayson Technologies. It is a portable pollution monitor that syncs with your Android or iOS smartphone. Two things drew me in. 1) Where I live in Storrington, we have a bit of a pollution problem. While it is a […]
Saving Disk Space in Windows
It may surprise you to learn that a lot of the (for want of a better word) stuff on your computer is unnecessary. By that I mean temporary files that never got removed, old log files, installs, and a bunch of other bits and bobs. Thankfully you don’t have to know the location of every […]