So you think you know
everything there is about using your computer? Well we have a few tips that you
may not be aware of and at some point you will be glad you know about them. So
let’s take a look.
Install
Adblock
Do not confuse this with anti
virus software. Adblock is an application that can be installed onto your
computer, laptop and even your smart phone. It is the ad that people click that
can cause all sorts of problems. The worst-case scenario is that you get some
kind of message telling you that your device has a serious security risk and
you can’t get rid of it. Another problemthat can be caused by ads is slowing
down page loading times. It can be extremely annoying when you are trying to
read something and up pops an ad. Or you have more than one tab open and you
hear someone talking. You wonder where on earth that is coming from, but
discover a video ad is playing in another tab. It’s so annoying. Adblock will
stop that and it is free and easy to install.
Out of
Ink
It’s happened to us all. You
need to print out some important documents, I mean let’s face it, no one prints
anything out these days unless they HAVE to. You probably haven’t used the
printer for months and totally forgot the ink cartridge needed replacing. The
simple solution is to select the text on your page and change the colour of the
font to dark blue. It hardly looks any different and you have got yourself out
of a difficult situation.
Start Up
Sound
This is especially relevant
to laptop users as you are more likely to be in a situation where you want to
be quiet. The last thing you want is that annoying start up sound to be heard
by people around you. Well you can stop it from playing by holding down the
mute button as you switch on your device.
Tidy
Leads
I know you can get cable ties
for keeping leads organised, but if you are using a laptop or you just can’t be
bothered to mess around with cable ties, there is a quick and easy solution. A
metal binder clip is the answer. For smaller cables such as headphones and
audio leads, you can simply wrap the cables around the two metal clasps and
attach the clip to the side of the desk. For thicker cables you need a larger
clip. With this method you place the cables into the clip and attach it to the
table. It keeps them off the floor and allows you to slide them in and out of
the clip for movement. No need for DIY, just a trip to the stationary cupboard.
Cleaning
Between The Keys
If you have post it notes on
your desk, after using one run the sticky side of the post it along the sides
of the keys on your keyboard. It will pick up the dirt that gets stuck in
there.
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Jen Starr is part of the community team at NextDay PC. Jen enjoys staying on top of the latest tech trends and sharing how
new tech can positively impact people’s lives.
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