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Category: Windows 10

Apple ID – your icloud

Posted on 17 April 202329 October 2024 By JuliaEEvans 1 Comment on Apple ID – your icloud
Apple ID – your icloud

Did you know you can view the contents of your icloud on any PC (or Mac)? Just sign in at www.icloud.com? After a simpe verification (usually using your phone or iPad/iPhone), you will see the screen below. From here you can manage your account using the 3 menu items at the top right hand corner…

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Apple, Internet, iPad, iPhone, Mobile devices, Online, Smartphones, Windows 10, Windows 8

Still using Windows 8 or 8.1?

Posted on 14 March 202317 April 2023 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Still using Windows 8 or 8.1?
Still using Windows 8 or 8.1?

If you see the above when you press …. then you’ve probably been seeing messages advising you that your version of Windows is NOT supported anymore like this: You can:- A. Consider buying a new PC which comes with Windows 11 (occasionally it may come with 10 and prompt/allow you to upgrade it to 11)…

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Internet, Security, Windows 10, Windows 8

Opening recent files in Windows

Posted on 7 March 202320 June 2025 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Opening recent files in Windows
Opening recent files in Windows

Have you heard of this great way to quickly access recently opened files on your Windows PC? Via the icon on your Taskbar, which is this area Simply hover with your mouse over the icon for the program of your choice (I’ll use Word as an example) and click with the right button (or the…

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Microsoft, MS Office, Windows 10

Pop-up calendar in Windows

Posted on 15 August 202218 June 2025 By JuliaEEvans 3 Comments on Pop-up calendar in Windows
Pop-up calendar in Windows

You can get a really quick pop-up monthly calendar (as well as the date & time) if you simply click on the time in your system tray. See image below:-

Microsoft, Windows 10

Viewing all open windows at a glance

Posted on 3 August 202217 April 2023 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Viewing all open windows at a glance
Viewing all open windows at a glance

Did you know that you can view a ‘snapshot’ of every single open window – by simply holding down your Windows key and then pressing the Tab key? Once you’ve seen the one you wish to view full screen – use the arrow keys or your mouse to open it full screen. All the others…

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Microsoft, Shortcut keys, Windows 10

Windows shortcuts

Posted on 26 June 202219 June 2025 By JuliaEEvans 4 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

Windows 10 Startup Issues

Posted on 19 June 202229 October 2024 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

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