While it might not be the safest thing possible, you technically can plug a surge protector into another surge protector. This is somewhat dangerous though because this increases the chance that you will overload the strip that is directly connected to the wall outlet. While many power strips offer surge protection, there are still issues […]
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How to Back Up Files to External USB Storage in Windows 11
Backing up files to an eternal USB storage card in Windows 11 is actually pretty easy. The first thing that you need to do is set up a full hard drive copy of your backup. All you have to do fort his is go to back up and restore, plug in your external USB and […]
Microsoft releases public preview of Windows Autopatch
For the past several weeks general public has been guessing what will the new feature offered by Microsoft be like when implemented. As a reminder, we are talking about the feature offered to the users of new versions of Windows that will keep their software updated at all times. The company stated the service will […]
Microsoft: Windows 11’s product satisfaction and adoption is highest ever
Windows 11 is an operating system released by Windows on October 2021. The operating system came out as a free upgrade for any device that had an eligible Windows 10 license. There is also a commercial version that can be purchased by anyone around the world as well. Many people are very satisfied with Windows […]
How Fast Should My Computer’s CPU Be?
A central processing unit is very important to a PC and it requires many different components in order to make it work. There are many different CPUs that have been developed with many having quad-core and octa-core processors. There have even been some that can stretch up to 64 cores. When a CPU has more […]
Microsoft Says it Didn’t Mean to Put Ads in Windows 11 File Explorer (Yet)
Microsoft watchers know that the office giant regularly offers online build views and even debugging software updates for techies to download. Recently, however, a build was met with a negative outcry, presumably due to a mistake on the part of Microsoft. Insider fans expected a treat, as usual, when Microsoft revealed a Microsoft 11 build. […]
How to get Spotify Premium for free (thanks to Walmart)
For music-lovers, Spotify is a desirable service, even more so Spotify premium. The even better news is that a corporate giant, specifically Walmart, is adding it as a feature for its customers that already have membership. The recent innovation of the Walmart membership is designed as a contender to Amazon’s Prime membership. By adding Spotify […]
How to block text messages on Android
Landlines have long included a block caller feature, one that most users are up to date on and make regular use of. Most of us also regularly block access to our phones from Spammers that would otherwise fill our message box with irrelevant offers and data we don’t need. However, not all of us routinely […]
Clear and delete cookies on your Android phone
Most of us know about deleting cookies from our computers. The way to remove them from our mobile devices, however, may not be as obvious. Moreover, there are differences depending on the technology used. To clear and remove cookies from an Android phone, it is necessary to use your system’s browser. Removing unwanted cookies from […]
Alexa Can Create Routines: How to Do It and What to Ask Your Amazon Echo – CNET
Alexa can serve many different functions and one that is hardly used is the routine function. You can use it as an alarm clock if it is near by. If you have smart lights or other smart electronics, you can pair them up with Alexa and it can turn it on or off depending on […]
