protonic.com Daily protonic.tips
NOTE: To our knowledge this content is correct and links contained herein are safe. Though we check all content at posting,
protonic.com cannot vouch for any content's veracity after posting. NOTE ALSO: Posted links may no longer be valid on older articles..
protonic.com also recommends that you
avoid ALL of the ads and other content on any linked sites. By using any of the content here, you agree that
protonic.com is to be held harmless if you click on links on any referenced pages or experience unwanted or unexpected results when using any tip.
Search Daily protonic.tips
Showing items 171 to item 180 of 1143 items:
|
|
Linux Mint Tip -
Best Features Of Linux Mint 18.1 Serena
|
|
Linux Mint is often regarded as one of the best Linux desktop operating systems. Over the years, Mint has established itself as a competent Windows 10 replacement and its impressive releases continue to affirm this notion.
Read more at: http://bit.ly/2gT3TVh
|
Published on December 5, 2016 by Bob Uhlman |
|
Windows (all) Tip -
Windows Upgrade Error Codes Decrypted
|
|
So you tried to upgrade your Windows machine to Windows 10 and it did not work. Got the cryptic error code 0x80070070 thrown at you, for instance when you check the Event Viewer, but have no idea what it means.
A search on the Internet shows that other users experienced the same issue, but most of what is suggested is guesswork.
Did you know that these error codes follow a specific pattern that you can easily decrypt? It is actually pretty easy provided that you know where to look for the information.
Lets take 0x80070070 again and see where it takes us. The two important bits that you need to extract from the error code are the first number after the x, and the last four digits. |
Published on October 13, 2016 by Paul Illingworth |
|
Windows (all) Tip -
Microsoft Update Catalog works with any browser now
|
|
Just a quick heads up for those users and system administrators who are tired of accessing the Microsoft Update Catalog in Internet Explorer or using the workaround to use other browsers: the site is now working in any modern browser. |
Published on October 19, 2016 by Bob Uhlman |
|
OS X Tip -
How to find and remove malware from your Mac
|
|
Windows PC users have been dealing with viruses, trojans and adware for decades, but until recently Mac users didn't really have to worry about malware infecting their computers. That is no longer the case however.
Read more at: http://bit.ly/2gzLb4D
|
Published on November 30, 2016 by Bob Uhlman |
|
Win 10 Tip -
Sharing Tab Missing in Folder Properties and Context Menu
|
|
Sometimes you may also face this problem. If you open a folder properties, you notice that "Sharing" tab is not showing in the properties window. Also if you right-click on a folder, you'll not find "Share with" option in the context menu.
Read more at: http://bit.ly/2gzDwn5
|
Published on November 30, 2016 by Bob Uhlman |
|
OS X Tip -
How to get rid of iCloud calendar spam
|
|
There is an epidemic of Apple Calendar spam (and some incidents of iCloud Photo Sharing spam) impacting iCloud users worldwide.
Read more at: http://bit.ly/2gvgCxh
|
Published on November 29, 2016 by Bob Uhlman |
|
Win 10 Tip -
How to set or change default browser or programs in Windows 10
|
|
You may need to change the default programs associated with certain protocols and file extensions. Most of us end up with changing the default browser or image viewer to another program of our choice. If you are one of those, then this post will show you how to change default programs in Windows 10.
Read more at: http://bit.ly/2gpZ45j
|
Published on November 28, 2016 by Bob Uhlman |
|
OS X Tip -
How to Disable Siri on Mac
|
|
Some Mac users may wish to turn off Siri on their Mac, perhaps because they aren't using the Siri service on their computer or maybe they'd rather just use Siri on the iPhone or iPad instead. Regardless of the reason, you can easily disable Siri in Mac OS, which will completely turn off the voice assistant service as well as remove the Siri icon from the Mac menu bar (and Touch Bar if applicable).
Read more at: http://bit.ly/2gpYQev
|
Published on November 28, 2016 by Bob Uhlman |
|
Win 10 Tip -
How to cheaply and easily improve Windows 10 performance
|
|
Windows 10 performance on older PCs can be cheaply and easily improved through the use of Windows' ReadyBoost feature and a spare USB flash drive or SD card.
Read more at: http://bit.ly/2fo3w7L
|
Published on November 27, 2016 by Bob Uhlman |
|
Apple Tip -
How to Sell Your iPhone Safely
|
|
Fall is the time for Apple picking. On Sept. 7, Tim Cook is expected to show off the iPhone 7, with or without a headphone jack and a dual-lens camera system (and perhaps the Apple Watch 2 and new MacBook Pros). But if the apple of your eye is the new iPhone then you're probably going to be selling your old one. |
Published on September 6, 2016 by Bob Uhlman |
Search Daily protonic.tips...