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Google’s cloud services are no longer beta

In an age where we sometimes move faster than the speed of light, patience is a quality not many possess. Like children who keep asking “Are we there yet?” or “When can I have another cookie?”, those who don’t learn to wait are denied the harvest of sweeter fruits. The 21st-century equivalent is Google’s cloud… Continue reading Google’s cloud services are no longer beta

Google’s cloud services are now beta-free

As the saying goes, “Good things come to those who wait.” Much like bakers who patiently wait for their souffle to rise, or artists who carefully tend to their masterpieces with meticulous brushstrokes, small- and medium-sized business owners also eagerly await the latest cloud database service to shed its beta status. But aren’t cloud databases… Continue reading Google’s cloud services are now beta-free

How to fix these Windows 10 problems

Where has all my storage space gone? Why isn’t the Windows Update working? How can I play a DVD on my PC? A lot of Windows 10 users are frustrated with these problems and still, they don’t know how to fix them. Let us be your guide. Here we’ve provided the answers to the 6… Continue reading How to fix these Windows 10 problems

Six Windows 10 problems and how to fix them

Although Windows 10 comes with many exciting new features, accompanying them are complaints from the users: from shrinking storage space to the absence of the System Restore function. But fret not, we have listed the solutions for the most frequent Windows 10 problems. 1. Decreased storage space You might not be aware that after the… Continue reading Six Windows 10 problems and how to fix them

How to solve these six Window 10 problems

There’s no such thing as perfection. This is especially true for Windows 10. While it’s highly praised for the removal of annoying functions in the previous Windows, still, there are a number of new issues to address: from the Window Updates that don’t function properly to the disappearance of the DVD player app. But read… Continue reading How to solve these six Window 10 problems

Bye bye bloatware: Windows gives us Refresh

It started out being called ‘bloatware’ but as consumer’s patience wore thin it was eventually replaced with the title ‘crapware’. In short, it’s the software that manufacturers load onto new hardware before purchases in an attempt to drive customers to new products. And in most cases it’s totally superfluous and burdensome to your system. Since… Continue reading Bye bye bloatware: Windows gives us Refresh

Bloatware elimination in two simple clicks

If the name wasn’t clear enough, ‘bloatware’ is unnecessary manufacturer software that comes preloaded on new hardware. Just about no one likes it, and now Microsoft is giving us a tool to trim the fat. It may seem like small potatoes to anyone who hasn’t spent an afternoon removing apps one by one, but for… Continue reading Bloatware elimination in two simple clicks

Windows puts bloatware in the crosshairs

Even an IT novice can recognize the scourge of ‘bloatware’ on new hardware. It doesn’t matter what type of new gadget you’ve purchased, it’s bound to come loaded with unnecessary apps and software that the manufacturer believes will drive you to purchase more of their products. And while they aren’t impossible to remove, those pesky… Continue reading Windows puts bloatware in the crosshairs

BSoD: what is it and how do I fix it?

If you’ve had some experience with a Windows PC, you are likely familiar with the unwanted Blue Screen of Death, also known as BSoD. This is a critical failure error that occurs when hardware or software is not working properly. The worst thing about it is that you could potentially lose the files you were… Continue reading BSoD: what is it and how do I fix it?

What is the Blue Screen of Death?

So your computer just crashed. Our condolences. When your PC displays a blue screen and spontaneously restarts your computer, this is called the Blue Screen of Death (BSoD). These errors are usually caused by internal failures in your hardware or, sometimes, your software. That’s all well and good, but how can you troubleshoot these problems?… Continue reading What is the Blue Screen of Death?