Sometimes, in order to troubleshoot issues with a Windows PC, users may need to access something called Safe Mode, here is how. (more…)

Last week we looked at simple playlists in iTunes, this week, we are looking at Smart Playlists. The playlists that automatically generate and update themselves. It may sound complex, but they are really easy to create, and really practical. (more…)

Playlists are great ways of having selected tracks to play at any given time. For example, you could have a playlist for the car with all your favourite sing along tunes, and other set of tracks for when you go to the gym. These are known as playlists, in a nut shell! (more…)

Last week a customer got in touch, in a right panic, as Skype was telling them “Busy, do not disturb”.

They naturally asked “why is Skype busy, and why is it busy?” (For those of you who already know where this is going try not to giggle, there are others less fortunate in the ‘status’ knowledge). (more…)

For those who use the brilliant freebie software OpenOffice, it has been noticed over the years that the various updates, security fixes, and improvements do seem to have been missed out upon by many users.

Well, here is a how to tell guide if you want to get the most out of OpenOffice, and how to keep on top of the updates. There are two ways of telling which version you currently have installed:- (more…)

This week, I want to share a few hint’s and tips on getting the very most out of your rechargeable batteries.

Rechargeable batteries are in everything, from your mobile to iPod to your car. Some batteries you can only use one and then you have to bin. There are some which are toxic, and other’s that are not. But which is which, and which is right for your devices. (more…)

If you want to check the name or email address before you send the message, press (more…)

When you’re composing a new message to someone, most users with opt to use the auto-complete (sometimes known as the predictive list) in the ‘To:’ box. This allows your regular contacts to be found quickly an easily with only a few keystrokes. (more…)

Quite a few people are blissfully unaware of something that most phone service providers (landline) offer (more…)

Humble pie is not Jeremy Clarkson’s favourite dish – but he’s eating it now, after dismissing the idea that identity fraudsters could use lost financial data covering 25 million recipients of child benefits to steal other people’s identities.

A direct debit for £500 a month has been set up on his bank account, after he printed the account number and sort code in his newspaper column  – but whoever manipulated his personal information has a Robin Hood streak and has sent the multi-millionaire Top Gear presenter’s money to (more…)