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How to kick Windows annoyances to the curb for a zen computing life

If you’re a Windows user, you’re no stranger to those inconvenient features and menus that ruin your computing experience. From noisy widgets to an over-enthusiastic taskbar, these features sometimes seem like a concerted effort to interrupt your workflow. But fear not! This blog post is your guide to silencing those digital nuisances, reclaiming your desktop,… Continue reading How to kick Windows annoyances to the curb for a zen computing life

7 Windows features that drive you nuts (and how to fix them)

If you’re one of the millions navigating the digital world through a Windows device, you’ve probably stumbled over some hidden tripwires that can trigger various eye-rolls and groans. Today, we’ll peel back the veneer and address the more exasperating Windows features head-on. Whether you’re feeling pestered by pesky notifications or annoyed that your taskbar is… Continue reading 7 Windows features that drive you nuts (and how to fix them)

Learn how to fix these 7 annoying Windows features

Windows comes with a plethora of default settings that aren’t to everyone’s taste and many users find extremely irritating. This guide helps you cut out many of the annoying Windows features so you can boost your productivity and bring peace back to your digital workspace. 1. The disturbing jingle of Windows widgets Gone are the… Continue reading Learn how to fix these 7 annoying Windows features

5 Tips for customizing your new iPad

Whether you purchased an iPad for personal use or work, there are several things you need to configure before using it. But if you’re not familiar with the menus on the Settings app, these five tips will help. Touch ID The first thing you must change is iPadOS’s fingerprint recognition features. When configured properly, this… Continue reading 5 Tips for customizing your new iPad

5 Settings every new iPad owner should change

Apple’s iPadOS has been through countless updates over the years. It can be difficult to keep up with all the new features and settings, so we don’t blame you for feeling overwhelmed when setting up your new iPad. Although every user has different preferences, there are at least five settings most people should be using.… Continue reading 5 Settings every new iPad owner should change

Not sure what to do with your new iPad? Start here

Even though Apple devices are less customizable than their Android counterparts, new iPads have dozens of settings to configure. Tackling the most important ones takes only a few minutes if you know where to start. Check out our recommendations for the top five most useful iPad settings. Touch ID The first thing you must change… Continue reading Not sure what to do with your new iPad? Start here

Put an end to annoying notifications on your Mac

Have you ever cursed your computer for inundating you with annoying notifications? Alerts about calendar events, new emails, and app updates are supposed to be helpful, but seeing too many may hurt your productivity. Thankfully, Mac users have a swift and simple tool to get everything under control. Managing alerts within Notification Center You can… Continue reading Put an end to annoying notifications on your Mac

Master Mac’s Notification Center to increase productivity

App notifications can be equal parts helpful and frustrating. On the one hand, they make it easier to stay on top of work updates. On the other, they can become distracting and overwhelming. If you use Mac OS X, the best place to start is configuring the settings in your Notification Center. Managing alerts within… Continue reading Master Mac’s Notification Center to increase productivity

Don’t neglect Mac’s awesome Notification Center settings

Can you remember a time when you didn’t receive a few dozen notifications per day? Apps today send all kinds of alerts to our devices, some helpful and some not. It’s not difficult to customize how your devices send you notifications, especially if you use a Mac desktop computer or laptop. Managing alerts within Notification… Continue reading Don’t neglect Mac’s awesome Notification Center settings

5 settings every new iPad owner should change

Apple’s iOS has been through countless updates over the years. It’s hard to keep up with all the new features and settings, so we don’t blame you for feeling overwhelmed with how to set up a new iPad. Although every user has different preferences, there are at least five configurations most people can agree on.… Continue reading 5 settings every new iPad owner should change