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Michelle Wilson
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August 25, 2019If you’ve ever tried to connect with someone over Skype, maybe a loved one or friend, you are probably already familiar with how convenient webcams are for making those long distance relationships feel more intimate. If you’ve joined a Zoom meeting to collaborate with colleagues, you know that meeting face-to-face even if you are a thousand miles apart can get things done faster and more efficiently than numerous emails back and forth. Webcams are small digital video cameras that are either directly or indirectly connected to your PC or a PC’s network. These capable devices typically come with drivers or software necessary to use them for video or still pictures.
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August 24, 2019
For some Windows PCs, there’s an adaptive brightness or auto-brightness setting that can sometimes present problems for the average user. This auto-brightness feature is powered by ambient light sensors that measure the light surrounding the device and adjust accordingly.
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August 24, 2019For some Windows PCs, there’s an adaptive brightness or auto-brightness setting that can sometimes present problems for the average user. This auto-brightness feature is powered by ambient light sensors that measure the light surrounding the device and adjust accordingly. Unfortunately, screen brightness is a highly personal setting and many would prefer to manually adjust these settings. In some contexts, constantly auto-adjusting brightness may be a nuisance. For example, if you’re working outside at a cafe with dappled sunshine, the screen brightness may change rapidly in a way that can distract you from your work. Luckily, there are solutions to remedy this issue. Below, we’ll guide you through the steps so you can learn how to change the auto-brightness setting on your PC’s display and get your preferred level of brightness every single time.
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August 21, 2019
If you’ve ever had to produce a large print job, you know how overwhelming it can be. You’re forced to juggle all those papers before realizing that, once again, you’re going to need to order more ink and paper to get the job done. There are few things more frustrating than running out of materials for an important school assignment or business presentation handout mid-job.
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August 21, 2019If you’ve ever had to produce a large print job, you know how overwhelming it can be. You’re forced to juggle all those papers before realizing that, once again, you’re going to need to order more ink and paper to get the job done. There are few things more frustrating than running out of materials for an important school assignment or business presentation handout mid-job. But what if you could halve the amount of media you use so you don’t have to worry about running out of your print supplies while at the same time lessening the weight of your final printout? You can with duplex printing. Keep reading to learn more about this cost-saving, paper-reducing way to get the documents you need with less weight, fewer pieces of paper, and less headache-inducing printing issues.
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August 20, 2019
If you’re looking to increase the security of your network, a firewall is one of the first lines of defense you can utilize. Besides limiting access attempts to certain networks, modern firewalls have evolved to limit the ability of malicious attackers to steal sensitive information across a range of devices.
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August 20, 2019If you’re looking to increase the security of your network, a firewall is one of the first lines of defense you can utilize. Besides limiting access attempts to certain networks, modern firewalls have evolved to limit the ability of malicious attackers to steal sensitive information across a range of devices. Despite being an older security technology, firewalls are as important as ever - especially as new smart devices come online during the Internet of Things (IoT) revolution. Below, we’ll dive into how firewalls function and how they can be deployed to protect your network and bolster security.
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July 29, 2019
Although you might not have experienced any issues sending emails containing sensitive information like your bank account number or login credentials, it’s still an operation that can make you vulnerable to hackers.
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July 29, 2019Although you might not have experienced any issues sending emails containing sensitive information like your bank account number or login credentials, it’s still an operation that can make you vulnerable to hackers. Emails sent over an open network can be intercepted and malicious actors can see email contents, attachments, or even take over your account.
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July 25, 2019
There are few more terrifying things than coming face to face with the blue screen of death (BSOD). Maybe you’re rebooting your computer or you’ve just updated your PC and now your device is unusable. You’re at risk of losing valuable files, especially if they haven’t been backed up.