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11 Things You Must Do With a Brand New Laptop

Some people say that laptops aren’t needed anymore: they’re less portable than tablets and less powerful than desktop PCs, straddling a weird “worst of both worlds” line. But I still love them and I think they’re still useful, especially if you’re a student. Perhaps you agree. So you’ve gone ahead and bought a new laptop… read more »

5 Free Windows Movie Maker Alternatives

Windows Movie Maker was finally retired in 2017. After nearly two decades of being available free with Windows, Microsoft’s video editing tool is no more. While it is possible to install it via third-party websites, the lack of Microsoft Support makes this a bad idea. Instead, it’s time to turn your attention to an alternative…. read more »

Google Assistant App Getting Major Contextual Update Package

Google has introduced a number of new features aimed at making its integrated Google Assistant much more useful, in a range of circumstances. Extra Assistance Google unveiled a range of impressive new features for their Assistant at the Google Developer Days keynote. Particularly interesting was the new contextual awareness shown by their Assistant app. The… read more »

How to Prevent Identity Theft by Freezing Your Credit

Your personal data has been compromised, but your identity not yet stolen. Is there anything you can do to mitigate your risks? Well, you could try freezing your credit — here’s how. Read the full article: How to Prevent Identity Theft by Freezing Your Credit MakeUseOf

5 Easy Ways You Can Travel More for Cheap Starting Now

It’s no secret that travel can be harsh on the wallet. The cost of hotels, flights, meals, drinks, and days out can quickly lead to a hefty credit card bill in just a few days. But with a few travel tricks up your sleeve, and some resources on hand, it’s not too hard to save… read more »

How to Repair Broken AVI Files That Won’t Play

You’ve bagged yourself a copy of Game of Thrones from a friend, made a cup of tea, and are about to settle down for a night in front of the television. But disaster strikes: the AVI file won’t play. Your evening’s plans lie in tatters. What are you supposed to do? It’s not on Netflix,… read more »

How to Find, Install, and Remove Safari Extensions on Mac

Safari extensions allow you to customize and enhance your browsing experience. Extensions can help you make the most of your favorite sites, browse securely with password managers, change the appearance of webpages, and bookmark or manage tabs. Extensions can also help make working with social media services, like Facebook, easier. You can also increase productivity… read more »

How to Set Up a VPN on an Amazon Fire TV Stick

Do you want to check out the Netflix catalog in other countries, see what the Kodi hype is all about, or watch BBC iPlayer while you’re on vacation? You can do all of these things and more by installing a VPN on your Amazon Fire TV Stick. Provided you’ve got a second generation Fire Stick,… read more »

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