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Utilise your Windows 10 PC or Laptop & Microsoft Office applications more efficiently. We also provide additional online Technical IT Support for Hardware & Software, Android (Google) Smart TV’s & TV Boxes, and do Basic Web Page Design.

Buying a new TV can be an overwhelming experience. You go to the store and you see a wall of them lined up, all showing ...
07/03/2026

Buying a new TV can be an overwhelming experience. You go to the store and you see a wall of them lined up, all showing the same video.

They can all look similar, so how do you know which one to pick?

This is especially true if you haven't needed to purchase a new TV for a while.

The technological advancements in TVs, especially smart TVs, which most are these days, are impressive.

Not only do you have to worry about the TV itself, but you also need to consider what smart features it could include.

On top of those, you need to consider the inner workings of the TV, especially if you have an OLED TV. There are great OLED TVs on the market that provide users with an optimal viewing experience.

Knowing how to balance finding that with landing on one that won't crush your bank account is tricky, but there are some specs and features to keep an eye on when you're looking at cheaper OLED TVs.

It might not be worth it without them.

When a Windows PC simply refuses to boot, your troubleshooting options are quite limited.In such instances, the best thi...
07/03/2026

When a Windows PC simply refuses to boot, your troubleshooting options are quite limited.

In such instances, the best thing you can do is run the Startup Repair and hope for the best. And when that doesn’t work either, a recovery USB drive is what’s necessary.

While that approach works, not everyone is comfortable creating bootable media or navigating advanced recovery tools.

The good news is that this extra effort may not be necessary anymore. Windows 11 PCs now come with something called Quick Machine Recovery.

As the name suggests, it allows Windows to fix the boot-related issues by itself without any input from your side.

A failed startup no longer has to mean hours of troubleshooting.

A computer getting slow over time is inevitable, but it isn’t always caused by aging hardware. More often, it’s the resu...
07/03/2026

A computer getting slow over time is inevitable, but it isn’t always caused by aging hardware. More often, it’s the result of years of accumulated files, unused apps, and a lack of storage space that quietly drags performance down.

All of this takes a toll on Windows and ends up making it feel sluggish.

But this doesn’t mean you need a new PC or expensive hardware upgrades. With the right tools, you can free up storage space, remove unwanted apps, and declutter your PC in minutes.

These three things should fix any slowness and make your PC run like new again.

Your PC might not be old, just overloaded.

Whether you ask for it or not, artificial intelligence is slowly becoming a part of your Windows experience.Now that Cop...
07/03/2026

Whether you ask for it or not, artificial intelligence is slowly becoming a part of your Windows experience.

Now that Copilot is integrated directly into Windows 11, Microsoft isn’t just offering you a chatbot. Rather, it’s backing AI as a core part of how your PC works.

Well, it’s a good addition for people who need AI for their everyday tasks. But the problem is that not everyone asks for it or needs it.

Copilot promises faster answers, smarter workflows, and seamless system tweaks, but it also runs as a built-in, cloud-connected feature on your Windows 11 machines.

I’ve rarely used Copilot on my machine. So, I don’t appreciate the idea of Copilot just sitting in the background all the time.

That’s why I decided to disable it entirely.

Copilot runs quietly in Windows—but do you really need it enabled all the time?

Cozying up for a movie night is something anyone would look forward to. It may not even matter what movie you're watchin...
07/03/2026

Cozying up for a movie night is something anyone would look forward to. It may not even matter what movie you're watching, although picking the right one can really make the night special.

Sitting down and getting comfy in your home theater setup is all you want to do.

You have to have the right setup to make this happen. Most people think it all comes down to a big screen TV with built-in streaming services and a killer soundbar to make it feel like you've recreated a movie theater in your home.

But it really doesn't. You can enjoy a movie night almost anywhere if you have a projector.

My family and I have personally loved opting for a projector on movie nights because it means we can make that movie theater setup a reality without the expensive equipment.

I can take my movie experience anywhere.

I've been running a multi-monitor setup for years, long enough that it feels less like a power-user flex and more like b...
01/03/2026

I've been running a multi-monitor setup for years, long enough that it feels less like a power-user flex and more like basic survival gear.

Once you get used to having multiple screens, going back to a single display feels cramped and slow. But living in multi-monitor land also comes with its own set of problems.

Windows snapping to the wrong screen, mismatched resolutions that make the mouse feel like it's hitting invisible walls, windows opening where you didn't expect them, and constant little interruptions that break your focus more than you realize.

Over time, I stopped thinking about my setup in terms of screen space and started thinking about friction.

How many extra clicks does it take to put a window where I want it? How often do I have to correct Windows for guessing wrong?

How much mental energy gets burned just managing the workspace instead of doing the work?

These five changes are the ones that actually moved the needle for me. They're not flashy, and they don't require rebuilding your desk or buying a new GPU, but together they finally made my multi-monitor setup feel like it's working with me instead of against me.

I've used dual monitors for years: How I finally fixed the 'invisible wall'

The most tedious part of presenting your figures isn't generating the data itself; it's manually moving Excel charts int...
01/03/2026

The most tedious part of presenting your figures isn't generating the data itself; it's manually moving Excel charts into PowerPoint.

But there's a better way. Instead of the copy-paste grind, use Paste Link to create a live bridge.

That way, when you amend your Excel data, your PowerPoint slides update automatically. And the best bit? It's really simple.

Create a dynamic bridge between Excel and PowerPoint to automate chart updates and prevent manual copy-paste errors.

Scrolling through countless scattered files to find the one you need can be time-consuming and stressful.Here are some t...
01/03/2026

Scrolling through countless scattered files to find the one you need can be time-consuming and stressful.

Here are some tips to help you organize and manage your Windows files more efficiently.

Keep your data organized and easily accessible.

BYCOL is the ultimate tool for scalable column math in Excel. By replacing dozens of individual formulas with one "brain...
01/03/2026

BYCOL is the ultimate tool for scalable column math in Excel. By replacing dozens of individual formulas with one "brain" cell, you eliminate the risk of manual errors and broken ranges.

It's the fastest way to upgrade a fragile spreadsheet into a future-proof, automated dashboard.

Upgrade your spreadsheets with BYCOL to consolidate column logic, prevent manual errors, and build automated reporting dashboards.

The addition of native in-cell checkboxes to Excel in 2024 finally ended the era of clunky, floating checkboxes from the...
01/03/2026

The addition of native in-cell checkboxes to Excel in 2024 finally ended the era of clunky, floating checkboxes from the Developer tab.

They're simple to add and manually check—but this ease of use is a trap. If a human can toggle a checkbox, a single click can break a whole spreadsheet.

For a pro-level workbook, your checkboxes should be driven by formulas, not people.

Protect your data integrity by using Excel formulas to "lock" checkboxes so they only tick when specific conditions are met.

I've used Microsoft Excel since I was a kid because that's when they started teaching Microsoft Office in school to elem...
01/03/2026

I've used Microsoft Excel since I was a kid because that's when they started teaching Microsoft Office in school to elementary students.

I've been aware of the changes, but one that got away from me is arguably one of the best features Excel ever had.

The Excel Camera tool should have been on the ribbon the day it was brought to Excel. It is so useful and saves so much time spent searching through sheets for information.

When you learn what it is, the first thing you'll likely want to do is put it on your dashboard.

The Camera tool is the best feature in Microsoft Excel that is hidden away from the dashboard, but you can find it today.

If you're still saving Excel spreadsheets with a three-letter .xls extension, you're lugging around a digital anchor fro...
01/03/2026

If you're still saving Excel spreadsheets with a three-letter .xls extension, you're lugging around a digital anchor from the era of dial-up.

Beyond being a 1990s relic, these legacy files are slow, prone to corruption, and—most dangerously—a preferred backdoor for modern malware.

It's time to move to XLSX and never look back.

Upgrade to XLSX for smaller file sizes, enhanced security, modern collaboration features, and to prevent accidental data loss.

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