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Month: June 2022

USB ports too close together?

Posted on June 27, 2022July 12, 2022 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on USB ports too close together?
USB ports too close together?

If you find it tricky to plug items into your computer’s USB ports (especially if it’s a Desktop PC where most are at the back!), you can purchase an extension lead to make it much easier. Here’s what they look like:- They come in a variety of lengths to suit your needs and I usually…

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Accessories

Windows shortcuts

Posted on June 26, 2022July 12, 2022 By JuliaEEvans 2 Comments on Windows shortcuts
Windows shortcuts

Did you know you can use these handy shortcuts using the Windows logo key? Task you wish to do Opens and closes the Start menu (without any other key (just the Win key) I Windows Settings L Locks the computer (with your password if you have one setup)

Microsoft, Shortcut keys, Windows 10

Are you sitting comfortably?

Posted on June 25, 2022June 26, 2022 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Are you sitting comfortably?
Are you sitting  comfortably?

This picture shows the correct posture – for a desk computer user

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Amazon Shopping Assistance

Posted on June 21, 2022June 26, 2022 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Amazon Shopping Assistance
Amazon Shopping Assistance

If you would like assistance with setting up an account for this popular site for home deliveries of all kinds of items, check out the YouTube video below:

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Using Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Posted on June 20, 2022June 26, 2022 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Using Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Using Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Do you need to use these programs on your tablet or smartphone (as well as your desktop PC)? “Yes”? – You probably need to invest in Office 365 Personal or Home Office 365 Personal is the version the majority of people need – it’s designed for single users within a home, but who use multiple…

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Microsoft, MS Office

Windows 10 Startup Issues

Posted on June 19, 2022June 26, 2022 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Windows 10 Startup Issues
Windows 10 Startup Issues

Have you (or anyone you know) faced this daunting screen when you tried to turn on your PC? If so, many PC shops will simply say you need to reset the PC (whilst keeping all files, hopefully). However, in most cases, this is NOT necessary and I can fix the issue and leave all your…

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Windows 10

WhatsApp tip

Posted on June 19, 2022July 12, 2022 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on WhatsApp tip
WhatsApp tip

Did you know you cam reply to a specific message, to make it easy for your recipient see the topic? It would have prevented the situation you see in the picture where a person replied to 2 of my texts with 1 of this using “Oh dear and thanks” (which was initially very confusing) To…

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Mobile devices, Smartphones

Smartphone data

Posted on June 19, 2022July 12, 2022 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Smartphone data
Smartphone data

Need to hand in or send off your smartphone for repair or replacement? Do you have a recent backup of your call logs and/or SMS messages (texts)? I recommend you use a program like the one shown in this image (Super Backup) used on my Android to regularly backup to cloud. If you need assistance…

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Mobile devices, Smartphones

Protecting your smartphone screen

Posted on June 18, 2022June 26, 2022 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Protecting your smartphone screen
Protecting your smartphone screen

Even inside a case (as the phone in the photo was), the phone can be broken in a second if it falls on the floor or a hard surface – it not simply be a case of a slightly cracked screen! The handset pictured is now permanently damaged since I can no longer the use…

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Mobile devices, Smartphones

Tips and advice – 2012 until June 2022

Posted on June 17, 2022June 18, 2022 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Tips and advice – 2012 until June 2022

All of these tips and advice posts from my past 10 years) are now on www.juliathepcgp.wordpress.com (opens in a new window)

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