Technology Advice for Small Businesses

A little desktop tidiness goes a long way

You may have the habit of putting apps and files that need your immediate attention on your desktop, but not moving them to proper folders when you’re through with them. What you end up with is a mess that makes it hard to find what you need and easy to lose important files forever. Prevent… Continue reading A little desktop tidiness goes a long way

5 Handy tips for organizing your desktop

Imagine a workstation with papers, folders, food, and electronics strewn all around, then having to scour through everything to find an unlabeled thumb drive containing an important sales report. This is practically the same hassle you and your staff suffer when you have cluttered desktops. Fortunately, there are a few simple things you can do… Continue reading 5 Handy tips for organizing your desktop

How to declutter your desktop effectively

Messy desktops are not only hard to navigate, but they can also hinder your productivity. That’s why it’s important to regularly declutter your desktop so you’re not stuck wondering where everything is saved. Here are some useful tips you can follow. 1. Arrange, sort, and prioritize Before you delete everything from your desktop, think about… Continue reading How to declutter your desktop effectively

Want a faster Windows 10 PC? Try these 4 simple tweaks

Windows 10 has no shortage of performance improvements over previous versions of Microsoft’s desktop operating system, but it can be further optimized. Learn how to speed up your computer by making these four simple tweaks. Prevent programs from launching at startup Windows makes certain programs readily available by loading them at startup. While Microsoft likely… Continue reading Want a faster Windows 10 PC? Try these 4 simple tweaks

Windows 10: Boost your PC’s performance with these tips

Windows 10 has a lot of special features that aim to improve your computing experience. Unfortunately, many of these may also slow your PC down, especially if your machine is older or has a low-end processor. We’ve listed four effective tweaks to make your Windows 10 computer faster. Prevent programs from launching at startup Windows… Continue reading Windows 10: Boost your PC’s performance with these tips

4 Quick ways to speed up your Windows 10 PC

If your Windows 10 PC is showing signs of slowing down, there are ways to speed it up. Here are some quick, easy ways to improve your computer’s performance without spending hundreds of dollars on a replacement. Prevent programs from launching at startup Windows makes certain programs readily available by loading them at startup. While… Continue reading 4 Quick ways to speed up your Windows 10 PC

How to disable Windows 10’s intrusive privacy settings

Most tech companies, such as Microsoft, collect certain information about their users so they can provide better, more personalized experiences. However, these companies also often use the data they gather for advertising purposes. The good thing is that as a Microsoft user, you have a fair amount of control over your own privacy. In fact,… Continue reading How to disable Windows 10’s intrusive privacy settings

Windows 10 privacy settings you should adjust right now

Default privacy settings on devices usually aren’t very private. Even Windows 10 devices are initially configured to collect information about users, like how and where they use their devices as well as what type of content and data they access. Fortunately, there are ways to lock down your privacy in Windows 10 — just follow… Continue reading Windows 10 privacy settings you should adjust right now

Protect your privacy in Windows 10

Since its release in 2015, Windows 10 has gotten a bad rap for supposedly gathering too much personal information from its users. Whether you believe Microsoft’s operating system is invasive or you just want to pull out all the stops to keep your personal information safe, here are some Windows 10 settings you can tweak… Continue reading Protect your privacy in Windows 10

Easy steps to remove bloatware from your Windows 10 computer

Laptop buyers are always seeking the most efficient and most user-friendly devices. So it came as a bit of a shock when the highly acclaimed Windows 10 operating system was found to be riddled with bloatware — unwanted pre-installed software that takes up space and computer memory. New PCs and laptops are always fun to… Continue reading Easy steps to remove bloatware from your Windows 10 computer