Tip #5,312 Save the packaging of expensive equipment such as computers and other electronics. It will come in handy if you need to send the item back for repairs or if you move. Home & Garden computer + moving + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,016 Pick an evening each week to be technology free as a family. No television, computers or other electronic devices. Come up with fun unplugged activities to do as a family. Parenting computer + cell phone + tv + web + tablet + social media + family + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,214 At the beginning of the school year do a parents survey to check the type of technology is available at students' homes. This will help you develop a family tech integration plan. Education apps + education + teacher + computer + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,619 Be careful regarding what you view online at work. Many employers monitor the time you spend online as well as what sites you visit. Work computer + web + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,496 • 3 people found helpful Delete unnecessary files on your computer to give it a performance boost. Empty the recycling bin, remove outdated documents and delete temporary internet files. Tech computer + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,478 • 2 people found helpful Use your computer as your television. You can get TV on your PC by installing a TV tuner card. Tech computer + tv + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,394 • 2 people found helpful Most web browsers will show you what plugins they are using if you type "about:plugins" into the address bar. Tech computer + web + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,372 • 1 person found helpful Before clicking a live link, check in the lower left hand corner of your browser to first see the site to which you will be redirected. Tech computer + web + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,347 • 1 person found helpful Regularly delete cookies on your computer to make it run smoother. Cookies can be found in your Local Disk, My Documents, or by checking the settings in your internet browser. Tech computer + web + tablet + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,332 • 2 people found helpful Check the spam folder for each of your email accounts at least once a week. You never know when an email you need may have accidentally ended up being marked as spam Read More Tech computer + email + web + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,276 • 1 person found helpful Teach yourself to use your computer mouse or touchpad with your non-dominant hand. Switching off will help you avoid wrist or hand pain. Tech pain relief + computer + health + tablet + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,260 • 2 people found helpful If an application causes your computer (or other device) to run slower, consider reverting to an earlier version of the application. Tech computer + cell phone + tablet + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,934 • 3 people found helpful • 1 List Prior to college graduation, you need to learn about the various software technologies that will help you do your job. Read More Work job search + computer + employment + career + web + learning + college + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,178 • 6 people found helpful • 1 List To take a screenshot on an Apple computer, hold down the Apple and shift keys, then press 3. A screenshot will be saved to your desktop. Tech computer + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,165 • 5 people found helpful Before purchasing a computer, make a list of your requirements and how you will primarily be using it. This will help you narrow your search and communicate your needs if shopping in a store. Tech shopping + computer + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,692 • 4 people found helpful Use photos of your pet to make fun greeting cards. Edit digital versions of them for holidays or other events by drawing in hats, costumes or speech bubbles. Pets computer + photography + communication + holidays + clever + camera + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,059 • 2 people found helpful Keep a record of when you install computer updates or perform maintenance. This will help when troubleshooting any computer problems that may arise. Tech computer + organization + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,048 • 1 person found helpful To add an accent mark on a word such as "cliche" in Word, go to "Insert," then "Symbol." Click on the box with the applicable mark and hit "Insert." Tech computer + writing + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,054 • 4 people found helpful If you keep electronic copies of your review or other items of a personal nature on your work computer, store them within a private folder that only you can access. Work computer + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,952 • 6 people found helpful Place your laptop on a platform that allows airflow to help minimize overheating. Tech computer + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send