Category Archives: Basic Tutorials

Updates, updates, updates – when, what and how?

It is the eternal struggle of living in the twenty-first century and owning any thing electrical. It always needs a little MOT and an update. Sorry, but there is little I do can to solve that issue for you. But, … Continue reading

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How best to look after your precious CDs and DVDs

Hopefully most of us are living in the 21st Century, even if we have been dragged into it kicking and screaming. And whilst it’s not a crime to own vinyl disks (it’s actually still pretty cool for those of you … Continue reading

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Getting the most out of your search engine

Search engines are great (shameless plug coming next) and the soon to be improved, theopenworld.com search engine is truly mighty. But getting the most and easiest experience out of your search seems to be a little bit out of reach … Continue reading

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Call centres, customer services, customer support and how to make the best of your time (on hold)

We all have to call a call centre at some point or another, and we all get that sinking feeling when we dial. The labyrinth of options, then being placed in a queue, and then, to top if off, whilst … Continue reading

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