One aspect that Microsoft got very wrong was Windows Updates. The situation has slowly improved with subsequent updates, but performing updates still isn’t as smooth or customizable as it should be. If you’re fed up with thinking about Active Hours and dealing with random restarts, you might want to kill the update feature altogether. In this […]
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Google is making changes to its Chrome browser which should stop sites from redirecting you against your will. These plans to curtail dodgy (or innocent but ignorant) websites is the latest in a long line of measures designed to make browsing the web a much more pleasant experience. Anyone who has ever spent some time […]
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One of the worst parts of using a computer is just how mindlessly repetitive it can be: searching hundreds of folders for that one file, or typing the same bit of text day after day, or cleaning up and organizing a thousand different files… We can end up wasting a LOT of hours this way. […]
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Popup ads are extremely frustrating on desktop, but they’re sometimes a problem on mobile devices, too. If you’re sick of popups ruining your experience on Android, we’ll explain how you can put a stop to them. Popup ads generally come in one of three forms: When you’re browsing the web Fullscreen ads in apps Notification […]
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Snoring is not only problematic for anyone who shares your bed, but it can also lead to deeper health problems. When issues are as grave as thickening the carotid artery or sleep apnea, it’s best to nip it in the bud. Plus, you avoid embarrassment in situations like an airplane. There are different types of […]
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If you’re feeling swamped by too many emails in your inbox, you’re not alone. Everyone wants your attention and your inbox is their target. The good news is, Gmail offers easy tools to shut out spam. Keep reading to learn about clever Gmail tricks that will help you regain control of your inbox. 1. Automatically […]
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