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How to save WhatsApp voice messages? How to optimize videos for YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and more? How to extract music from a video? These and many more helpful tutorials can be found here.

Show & Hide Filename Extensions In Windows or OS X

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The filename extension is a crucial part of any song, video, photo or document you have saved on your computer. It helps programs like Microsoft Word, VLC player, Adobe Photoshop and many more to recognize and open your file.

On some computers, however, the file extension is not shown by default. Instead of filename.mp3 you will only see the icon of a file with filename underneath. In today’s article, we show you how to view the filename extension on both Windows and OS X (Apple Mac) computers.… Read the rest

11 Tips On Identifying Spam, Spoofing And Phishing Emails

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Emails are one of the greatest inventions to come into our lives. They allow us to communicate with people from all over the world instantly. We are also able to send files of all kinds to strangers, friends, colleagues and family. That is one of the many reasons emails have almost replaced snail mail. However, for every good thing, there are always some drawbacks.

Hackers, internet marketers and scammers use emails to cheat, hack and scam millions of users everyday.… Read the rest

Why You Should Always Backup Your Computer Files

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There are countless reasons why you should always backup your computer files and none, of why you should not. Too many people make the mistake of waiting for something bad to happen before they fix it. Backing up computer files is often one of those mistakes made. However, in this day and age of so many options available, there is no excuse to not backup your system.

Retroactive Approach

 

Murphy’s law clearly states that anything that could go wrong, can go wrong and usually goes wrong.… Read the rest

8 Tips That Will Speed Up Your Mac

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One of the advantages of having an Apple Mac computer is the speed which you get from it. However, just like Windows PC’s, Mac computers can lag and run really slow too. It could be from your MacBook getting older, or you simply downloading too many programs or apps. Worse yet, you may have some virus or malware. These 8 tips that will speed up your Mac, will show some quick and easy ways to reverse that.… Read the rest

Decrease & Increase Your Image Size Online [Tutorial]

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Editing an image is, nowadays, an almost daily thing. Adding filters on Instagram, retouching a selfie before uploading it, creating cover images for Twitter or Facebook… Apps like Snapchat and Instagram, but also image sharing services like Tumblr, Imgur and Flickr live from strong visuals.

However, not everyone can afford to have Photoshop installed on their computer. Let alone the limited space on your phone that is too precious to be used for the one millionth app.… Read the rest

8 Ways To Reset Or Recover Your Lost Windows Password

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We all forget or lose things once in awhile. Whether it’s a set of keys, money or phone, misplacing, losing or forgetting something important can drive one crazy. Even worse than losing or forgetting those things, is when you lose or forget your Windows password. After all, most of us work or use our computers all day for just about everything. That makes our Windows logon password extremely important. But before you panic or get worried, relax and read on.… Read the rest

Get Your Own Personalized Windows Desktop Icons

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Nowadays, operating systems allow you to configure and personalize almost anything. You can make your work space look exactly how you like it, efficient and beautiful, or in an ordered chaos. Next different browser applications and the desktop background, you can modify start screens, folder behavior and even the mouse cursor and desktop icons of your programs.

The latter is what we will talk about today. Get one step closer to your completely personalized Windows computer by using your own, personal desktop icons.… Read the rest

The Differences Between Lossless And Lossy Compression

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The amount of files and data a person can accumulate over a period of time, can quickly fill out their hard drives or cloud storage space. Because of that, many people have to look for ways to reduce the amount of space those files are taking up. Since deleting those files, is often not an option, resorting to file compression is another alternative. However, before you begin to convert your files, or compress them, you need to know about the methods available.… Read the rest

11 Tips To Extend Your Cell Phone’s Battery Life

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There’s nothing worse than having your cellphone’s battery die out on you. This is even more frustrating when you have no immediate means to recharge your phone. Since most of us use our smartphones to communicate, or as a backup to our computer or laptop, having access to it at all times is essential. The following 11 tips to extend your cell phone’s battery life will come in handy when you need extra minutes of battery power.… Read the rest

Neat Windows Keyboard Hacks

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Navigating through Windows, your documents and the web has become more and more easy with every new discovery in web technology and computer handling. Yet, are you making full use of it all?

We have gathered some neat tricks and hacks you can use easily with either your keyboard or mouse. Use those shortcuts and tricks to become faster when browsing or to get rid of some unnecessary extra steps!

 

Browser Hacks

The following hacks use on most browsers like Firefox, Chrome and Edge.… Read the rest