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If you’re confused about your SD card’s speed rating, you are not alone. With terms like speed rating, speed class, UHS speed class and video speed class, it can all get a bit confusing. The goal of this blog post is to help unravel most of this confusion. So, keep reading and we know you'll have a better understanding by the end of this article!   SD Card Sizes Before discussing any details about SD speed ratings, here are some of the SD cards you may encounter, curtesy of a...

On May 29th, 2020, Microsoft started a new notification system for the Windows 10 May 2020 Update, also known as Windows 10 version 2004. Anyone who has a Windows 10 operating system on their computer is well aware of Microsoft’s periodic updates for Windows 10. Although many computer owners with Windows 10 seldom have issues with updates (and I would be one of those folks…so far!), many others do have issues. Things can go wrong. For instance, here is a

These techie things to do during the quarantine, while you're mostly homebound, are for all ages. So, go ahead and check them out and hopefully there is one here you might really enjoy!   1. ABCya.com This site was founded in 2004 by a public school teacher, Alan Tortolani, who created his own computer games for his students. He decided to create a website, featuring these particular games, so people around the world could use them too. This

If you have a Windows operating system (OS) computer, we typically recommend using Windows Defender, which is currently included in Windows Security for Windows 10. Windows Security encompasses Virus & threat protection, Account protection, Firewall & network protection, App & browser control, Device security, Device performance & health, and Family options. If you have Windows 10, you can view each one of these separate controls by going to Settings->Update & Secur...

Microsoft's support for Windows 7 came to an end on January 14th, 2020.  This does not therefore mean Windows 7 will stop working - it will still function like it always has.  However, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or provide technical support for any issues that may arise with your use of Windows 7.  Before describing why this can be quite a serious situation for anyone still using Windows 7, it is best to know the typical lifecycle of most of Microsoft's products.  

With school starting back into session soon, we decided to research what specifications would make for the best laptop, mainly for high school or college students who will be toting their laptop around with them for extended periods of time during the day. The summary of points for a good school laptop is one that:  Is durable, tough, can take a beating and keep on working. Has an SSD – a solid state storage drive. Is light-weight, but not too light, since a lighter laptop loses some of its d...

1. ProTip: For best results, don't hammer your USB dongle into the port, until it becomes One with your computer... 2. What do you think of the new fish tank case? 3. From Reddit: “Customer said his phone wasn’t charging properly as the...

Apple has announced the latest and greatest, iOS 13. Packed with many new features, here are a few we think you'll enjoy.  iOS 13 1. Dark Mode. - Go all in on lights out. Dark Mode introduces a dramatic new look for iPhone. Dark Mode is thoughtfully designed to make every element on the screen easier on your eyes and is seamlessly integrated throughout the system. And Dark Mode is simple to...