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13 DIY Fixes for Common Computer and Laptop Problems

What’s wrong with your computer? Has your PC stopped booting, or does your laptop crash after an hour or so every single time you switch it on? Perhaps there’s a problem with the power cable, or maybe your mouse isn’t working properly — or worse, you’ve spilt coffee on the keyboard. The default option for… read more »

4 Big Problems With Alexa Voice Shopping and How to Fix Them

The Amazon Echo is primarily a smart home hub, but you can get use out of it for several different scenarios. Maybe you want to make the Echo your music hub, or love the new calling and messaging feature. Did you know that your Echo can also order products from Amazon with just your voice?… read more »

8 Common Camera Problems You Can Fix in Lightroom

No camera or lens is perfect. Whether you’re using a smartphone or a high-end DSLR, they all have their own quirks and limitations. Fortunately, you don’t have to live with them. In this guide, we’ll take a look at some of the most common camera problems, including: Dust on the sensor. Stuck or dead pixels…. read more »

10 Problems With Today’s Smartphones & What You Can Do About Them

Smartphones are replacing desktops and laptops as our primary devices. That’s cool. Unfortunately, this has been a case of two steps forward, two steps back. The smartphone industry is very different from the PC market. You could say that’s to be expected, but this has had a negative effect on our digital lives and what… read more »

macOS Sierra Installation Issues? Fix Common Mac Upgrade Problems

There are a range of problems that can occur when upgrading your operating system. This applies to both computers and mobile devices, which is why it’s imperative you back up your data before clicking the Install button. But how do you spot a frozen installation? What can you do if your Mac runs out of space mid-install? And how… read more »

How to Correct Common Color Problems in Photoshop

Along with adjusting the brightness and contrast of your images, fixing color problems is one of the most common edits you’ll need to do. Digital images just don’t look good straight out of a camera. Color is one of the most complex topics in photography. There have been hundreds of books written on color theory, how different colors… read more »

10 Email Problems You Can Solve with Gmail Filters

An overflowing inbox is a common problem for everyone. It almost seems like those emails come in at a faster rate than we can take action on them. As with most things in life, it’s best to automate a few tasks than put the burden on yourself. That’s what Gmail’s filters are for. We’ve shown… read more »

10 Mini-Habits That Solve Your Tech Problems for Life

“It is better to take many small steps in the right direction than to make a great leap forward only to stumble backward.” Louis Sachar, the children’s literature writer, knew that great results happen with repetitive small efforts. That’s the whole concept of using micro habits to spark massive changes. While a daily habit takes… read more »

How to Resolve Windows Update Problems in 5 Easy Steps

Windows 10 is constantly receiving updates, some big and some small, usually without a hitch. But problems can happen: the download getting stuck, the update refusing to install, or the system being caught up in a restart loop. Error messages for failed updates are rarely helpful, which means it can be hard to find a specific solution. We’ve rounded… read more »

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