Fixing Windows 10 (and 11) in 4 steps
When Windows 10 gets wonky, try this series of repair techniques — in this order — to attempt to set things right. Sometimes a Windows 10 system starts misbehaving to the point where repair is needed. This often takes the form of worsening performance or stability, and can originate from damage to, loss of, or corruption of Windows system files typically found in the C:\Windows folder hierarchy. When that happens, users would be well advised to break out the following routine to…
Windows 10 21H2, the bashful one, arrives
While the newest version of Windows 10 has arrived as promised, don’t rush to install it. Think of this as the best time to see what your PCs are running already, then plan ahead. If I didn’t know better, I’d say Windows 10 21H2 is bashful. Since being announced in July it’s been overshadowed by its upstart replacement, Windows 11 21H2. Finally, however, Windows 10 21H2 is out. That doesn’t mean I recommend users install it immediately. I prefer a more…
Microsoft Launches new collaborative Office doc — Loop
Built on the Fluid Framework, Microsoft’s Loop app comes in response to offerings by start-ups such as Coda and Notion and their “all-in-one” collaborative documents. While it’s unlikely to supplant traditional Office docs for now, Loop previews a ‘post-Office’ world. Microsoft this week unveiled a new productivity application, Loop, that combines elements of documents, spreadsheets, and presentation apps in a single collaborative space. “The technology is effectively Microsoft’s vision for the future of Office, breaking down the rigid barriers between different…
How to Create a WordPress User Registration Form
Want to allow WordPress user registration by giving others their own WordPress account on your site? You can make the WordPress user registration process super easy by creating a user registration form in WordPress that lets users fill out all the info themselves. In this article, we’ll show you how to create a user registration form (and how to stop spam registrations while you’re at it). Click Here to Start Making Your User Registration Form Now Why Create a User…
WORDPRESS CLIENT PORTAL PLUGINS TO STREAMLINE YOUR SITE
What Is A Client Portal? A client portal is a part of your website that’s only accessible to your clients who have a login and password. Clients can access a “portal” that provides them with a more personalized website experience. When giving your clients access to a client portal, you’re rewarding your clients with a more convenient, personalized website experience. A basic WordPress website should provide visitors with an easy way to contact them, whether via a phone number, a…
13-days to go; Digital money system loading…
In June 2021, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced plans to launch a digital currency dubbed the ‘e-Naira’ by October 2021, joining 81 countries strongly considering digital currencies. The CBN’s decision followed two years of contemplation on digital currency technology. Additionally, the CBN’s intention to achieve 80% financial inclusion by the end of 2021 is another motivation to launch digital money. While there is much information about this digital currency which is soon to be launched, below are six…
How to check if your PC can run Windows 11
In late June, Microsoft announced Windows 11, noted that the upcoming OS would have more stringent hardware requirements than Windows 10, and released a utility named PC Health Check to permit users to assess the upgrade readiness of their PCs. Just four days later, however, Microsoft withdrew the tool from circulation, citing issues with its “level of detail or accuracy.” In other words, it was telling many users that their hardware couldn’t run Windows 11, but it wasn’t telling them why. To partially…
Simple ways to cut back on data use in Android
These days, mobile data is money — and if you don’t optimize your phone to handle it intelligently, you’re throwing dollars down the drain. After all, whether you have a plan with a monthly data cap or a setup where you’re billed for the data you use, you’re essentially paying for all the virtual info you transmit over your carrier’s network. In the former case, reducing your Android data usage could let you move to a cheaper level of service…
