Introduction: For the last few weeks, I have been using Windows 11 on this laptop. Today I want to give you my impressions from using it for both personal use and work use. I should mention that Windows 11 is not available on all computers and laptops as it has very strict hardware requirements that I looked at in my article introducing Windows 11 which … Continue reading Windows 11 Review
Hello and welcome to another Tech Advice blog article. Today I am going to look at the different types of Cybersecurity software and make suggestions as to whether you need some, or all of them. The types that I am going to look at are: Anti-Virus, Anti-Malware, Firewalls, VPNs, and Password Managers. Anti-Virus: Let’s start with Anti-Virus software. As the name suggests, this software protects … Continue reading Introduction to Cybersecurity Software
Hello and welcome to another Tech Advice blog. This week, in keeping with the Black Friday theme, I have five tips when buying during Black Friday. Some are specific to technology; others are more general. Do you remember that Brexit thing? UPDATE: As of November 2022, I have not encountered custom charges on any of the sites listed in this paragraph. I would still encourage … Continue reading 5 Tips When Buying During Black Friday
Hello and welcome to another Black Friday inspired blog article. Today I am going to be looking at the different parts of a computer that you may hear about when buying a new computer. Be advised that this one article can’t possibly cover every name/type of part out there, but it should cover the basics. CPUs: Let’s start with the CPU, or Central Processing Unit. … Continue reading Black Friday Computer Buying Advice
Hello everyone and welcome to another article from Tech Advice. With Black Friday/Cyber Monday and Christmas getting ever closer you may be trying to decide what to get for either yourself or someone else. Today I am going to look at eight computer accessories you may not be as aware of that might make a nice little gift for someone, or to go with your … Continue reading 8 Accessories for your Computer
Hello everyone and welcome back to the Tech Advice weekly blog. Today I plan to give you an introduction to many Smart Home devices available, some potential issues with them, and some benefits to using them. To begin, what is a smart home? Well, it’s a home (obviously) that has many of its household appliances connected to the internet, these devices can then be controlled … Continue reading Introduction to Smart Home Devices
This week Windows 11 was officially launched after being available to those in the Windows Insiders program for the last few months. While some are pointing out Microsoft’s promise that Windows 10 was supposed to be the last version of Windows, others are pointing out the benefits and flaws of the new system. Today I am going to go through the requirements that your computer … Continue reading Introduction to Windows 11
Hello and welcome to another Tech Advice blog article. Today’s article was inspired by recent reports that Microsoft wants to make passwords a thing of the past when logging into Microsoft devices and accounts (News article from The Verge). This does not include PIN numbers that can also be used to log into Windows computer as a backup. The reasoning behind this is that passwords … Continue reading Signing in to Windows without a Password
In my fourth blog on Tech Advice’s services, I am going to look at the Buying Advice service. This service is designed with to help you get the best device for the best possible price, for your specific needs. So whether you are looking for a high-end gaming laptop or a cable for your new smart television Tech Advice can help. About the Service: When … Continue reading Buying Advice
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