Can I Stop Automatic Page Reload in Microsoft Edge?
There are some news sites I read that refresh their page every 2-3 minutes. Even if it’s not the foreground tab. Super annoying! Is there any way to disable or stop auto refresh in Microsoft Edge on my Win10 system?
7 Best Practices For Click-Worthy Abandoned Cart Emails
We’re taking on the topic of the inevitable leak in your funnel: abandoned carts. It’s a story all eCommerce professionals know. Your site is getting plenty of visitors each month and your traffic stats have never looked better. But your sales are not increasing to reflect that increase in traffic. What are you doing wrong?
Can I Interact with Google Assistant by Typing?
I don’t want to talk to my Android phone when I’m in the office, so is there some way I can type and interact with Google Assistant instead?
Can Microsoft Maps Route Me to Walt Disney World?
I really want to go to Walt Disney World with my girlfriend. We can’t afford to fly so I’m thinking we should drive. How can I figure out how far it is to drive, then share that info with her in a funny way from my Windows PC?
Altec Lansing Baby Boom XL: Tiny Speaker, Big Sound
Looking for a tiny, affordable speaker that will let you enjoy music, podcasts, audiobooks or even phone conversations while on the go? Altec Lansing has you covered with the amusingly named Baby Boom XL speaker. Here’s my review…
Create a Password Protected Folder on my Mac?
I have a lot of files I want to hide from prying eyes. Is there a way to change a folder to be password protected or create an encrypted folder in MacOS X?
Back Up Your Windows PC to the Cloud w/ iDrive
You’ve heard people talk about the importance of good backups (myself included!) and about backing up your computer to “the cloud”, but if you’re not a tech expert, getting started can seem daunting. So here’s a step-by-step tutorial on getting a Win10 PC backing up to iDrive, one of the best and most flexible cloud storage options on the market.
Check Connected Wi-Fi Network on an iPhone?
Sometimes my iPhone X picks the correct wifi network, but other times it’s on the wrong one and I don’t notice until I realize it’s running really slowly. How can I check which one I’m connected to on the iPhone (running iOS 12)?
Can I Play Minesweeper on my Linux Computer?
The boss insists that we all have Linux computers at work, but when I’m having lunch I miss my daily Minesweeper game. Can I play Minesweeper on a Linux system with Ubuntu Linux?
How Can I Force Windows 10 to Rebuild the File Search Database?
When I search for files on my Windows 10 computer, it’s hit or miss: Sometimes it finds what I seek, other times it seems like it’s clueless. Is there a way to rebuild my file search database to fix the problem?
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