Technology Advice for Small Businesses

Windows 10 announced as 9 is skipped!

In late September, Microsoft introduced the next version of Windows – Windows 10. At the announcement event, the company showed off a number of exciting new features that many users have been requesting. While it will be a while before it is released, here is a brief overview of some of the upcoming features you… Continue reading Windows 10 announced as 9 is skipped!

Tweaking Window’s taskbar

While there are many great features included in Windows 8 and 8.1, one of the more useful, but hardly ever thought about, is the taskbar, which displays all of your useful apps and open apps. Any Windows user is familiar with the bar at the bottom of the screen, but did you know that you… Continue reading Tweaking Window’s taskbar

6 taskbar tips for Windows

Windows 8 and 8.1 are increasingly becoming more popular, with many businesses switching over to the newer system. Often, when Windows 8 is used the office it is switched over to the desktop mode which includes the popular taskbar. Did you know that you can actually change the settings related to this? 1. Add or… Continue reading 6 taskbar tips for Windows

6 Window taskbar tips

Many business users who have upgraded their systems to Windows 8, or 8.1, are quick to forsake the tile-based launch screen for the more familiar desktop mode. One of the reasons for this is because of the taskbar which is at the bottom of almost every version of Windows. This bar holds open and popular… Continue reading 6 Window taskbar tips

Dealing with desktop clutter

A common problem that develops over time with people who have been using their computers for a number of years is that their desktops often become littered with files, shortcuts, folders, and icons. The result is a cluttered look that not only looks messy but can make it harder to find files and can even… Continue reading Dealing with desktop clutter

Reducing desktop clutter

Have you ever gone to talk with a colleague and gotten a look at their computer’s desktop only to notice that they have files, apps, and folders strewn about in a seemingly random fashion? Or maybe you are guilty of a cluttered desktop. Many people tend to have somewhat unorganized desktops, especially if they have… Continue reading Reducing desktop clutter

De-clutter your desktop

Have you ever seen a colleague’s desktop that is covered in icons, shortcuts, files, and folders? Or maybe it’s you that is disorganized. It’s not uncommon for desktops to get cluttered, especially if you have been using your computer for a number of years. The issue with this however, is that desktop clutter can make… Continue reading De-clutter your desktop

Hibernation tips for Windows 8/8.1

While computers and laptops are useful tools in helping you get your work done, waiting for them to boot-up or having to rush and save your work before your battery runs out can be a pain. If this sounds familiar then you might want to familiarize yourself with the hibernate mode on Windows 8, and… Continue reading Hibernation tips for Windows 8/8.1

Windows 8/8.1 hibernate mode

Microsoft’s operating systems (OS) have seen additions of several highly useful features throughout the evolution cycle of the OS. The hibernation feature, first introduced with Windows XP, is a solid example of one of the most useful power features. Ironically, with Windows 8 the hibernation feature is not readily visible but it is still a… Continue reading Windows 8/8.1 hibernate mode

Windows 8/8.1 hibernation 101

How did we ever manage without hibernation in the past? The feature was first introduced with Windows XP and is one of the operating system’s (OS) most useful power functions. However, with Windows 8 this feature is not readily visible, so you need to find out not just what this feature is about but also… Continue reading Windows 8/8.1 hibernation 101