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Tips – by category

Posted on 2 July 20232 July 2023 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Tips – by category

Desktop computing tips Mobile computing tips – Laptops, tablets (incl iPads) and smartphones General Tech Tips Non-device tips such as those relating to an online service like banking or shopping or to child safety or to a website such as 111.nhs

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Retrieving files from a older PC

Posted on 12 June 202312 June 2023 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Retrieving files from a older PC
Retrieving files from a older PC

Any hard drive from a desktop computer (and many older laptops) can be easily transferred into a USB Drive Enclosure like the one shown below:- This one is for a desktop hard drive (3.5″) – whether an older IDE one or a newer SATA. It can be bought from PC World for about £30-40. Those…

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G A P S in your IT knowledge?

Posted on 23 April 202329 October 2024 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on G A P S in your IT knowledge?
G A P S in your IT knowledge?

If so, the image below shows just a sample of the computing topics I can help you to learn, or build confidence in using during a one-to-one support appointment which can be as little as 1 hour – or a regular weekly or fortnightly one. Are they the topics you need? What others would you…

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Microsoft, Online

Calendar reminders by email

Posted on 21 July 202229 June 2025 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Calendar reminders by email
Calendar reminders by email

Did you know that you can get Outlook online to email you with a reminder of appointments? This is a great alternative to a pop-up reminder for most of us who aren’t office based nowadays, so miss such pop-ups! Strangely I cannot find this feature in the latest feature of Outlook (as part of Office…

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USB ports too close together?

Posted on 27 June 202219 June 2025 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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