These days, all web browsers offer a function called Private Browsing. Let’s go over what this is and isn’t. Private Browsing allows you to use the internet so that no traces of your surfing are saved or left behind on that computer. Whatever you do in this mode disappears from that computer as soon as … Read more
For years, CCleaner was many people’s go-to program for cleaning up a Windows computer. It quickly finds and deletes temp files and other junk from a system. But these days, there are more reasons to get rid of it than keep it around. It’s time to say, “Goodbye, CCleaner!” First, it’s main function is replicated … Read more
We are finally done with Flash Player, and Adobe has announced that they will block Flash content from running later this month. That’s OK, because the web has largely moved on from Flash to more modern tools. Shutting down Flash content is more of a formality and an extra way to protect everyone’s computers. But … Read more
When you uninstall an antivirus program, you should remove in the standard way: On a PC, you should go to Start -> Settings -> Apps, select the program under Installed Apps and click it to get the Uninstall button. On a Mac, you would use Finder to go to your Applications area, and drag the … Read more
On your computer, please do not install more than one antivirus. You’re certainly welcome to use any antivirus you like: Bitdefender, Avast, McAfee, Norton, etc. But only one. Two antiviruses is too many. If you want to change your protection software, uninstall your current AV before bringing in the new one. Why? The reasons can … Read more
If you need to edit a PDF, the best way is to contact the creator of the file, and ask if they can provide you with the original, editable file that the PDF was based off of. But that’s not always possible. Other solutions are out there! The most obvious may be to go to … Read more
IrfanView has been around for over 20 years. If you use it, you’ll notice its menus and overall look still have that Windows 98 look! IrfanView is a small program that will help you view and edit your image files. But why would you use it (over more modern apps)? This program does exceedingly well … Read more
I’m sorry to say it, but it is time that we move past using Windows Live Mail. Many of you still use it and love it, as your primary email client. But despite how awesome this program has always been, it is no longer reliable. Microsoft sunsetted this program back in 2012, but users were … Read more
There are plenty of reasons to pay for Microsoft Office, but if you don’t have any, don’t immediately buy it. Try LibreOffice first– it’s legitimately free and can do almost everything that Word, Excel and PowerPoint can. You might just save $150 (for Microsoft Office 2019) or $70/yr (for Microsoft 365). LibreOffice has been around … Read more
Adobe Photoshop is the well-known, professional-grade photo-editing software, but it costs $23/mo to use. Adobe Photoshop Elements is a simpler version, for person use, and usually costs $100 to buy it outright. But if you’re like me and love a $0 pricetag, check out these free photo-editing software offerings: Best Freebies GIMP is very similar … Read more