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How to Download Official Windows ISO Files Free from Microsoft

April 30, 2016

Did your computer come pre-installed with Windows or would you like to downgrade to a previous Windows version? If you’re seeking Windows installation files, the good news is, they’re available for free from Microsoft. You can easily create Windows 10 installation media and you can legally download Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 ISO files from… read more »

Will The Petya Ransomware Crack Bring Back Your Files?

April 28, 2016

Ransomware is on the rise. Cybercriminals have upped the stakes in the battle for your data, introducing swathes of advanced malware designed to encrypt your personal data. Their ultimate goal is to extort money from you. Unless their demands are met, your encrypted files will remain out of reach. Unavailable. Lost. Attacks on individuals are… read more »

Control OS X Remotely & Share Files With Back to my Mac

April 21, 2016

One of your Mac’s least talked-about OS X features is Back to My Mac. First introduced with Mac OS X Leopard (10.5), Back to My Mac allows two computers to talk to each other over a secure connection. In doing so, you’re able to transfer files and folders between each computer, and also screen share. What… read more »

Why Your Music & Video Files Don’t Play on Linux, and How to Fix It

April 19, 2016

You’ve switched to Linux, and now you’re ready to start listening to music and watching video. But — oh no — the file won’t play! This is a moment that surprises many new Linux users. Your Windows and Mac OS X computers played media files out of the box. So do your phones and tablets…. read more »

How to Edit All Your PDF Files Online

March 12, 2016

You don’t have to install software just to fill in or edit a PDF. If you’re stuck on a computer that doesn’t let you set up your own tools and is lacking a program like Adobe Reader, which comes with simple form filling and signature features, you can turn to online solutions for all your PDF editing needs. Here… read more »

How to Create and Save ICO Files in Photoshop

February 18, 2016

Have you ever tried to make an icon in Photoshop — whether a favicon for your website or an icon for a program on your computer? As it turns out, Adobe’s image editor won’t save an ICO file right out of the box, but that doesn’t mean you can’t create them! Here’s how it’s done…. read more »