It’s a good idea to recalibrate your laptop battery every month or so, especially if you rarely run it on battery power. Recalibration helps keep the onscreen battery display accurate and keeps the battery operating at maximum efficiency.
When you empty the trash on your computer your data isn’t actually removed, that space is just opened up to be overwritten by other files. This means that if someone gets a hold of your computer they could possibly use data recovery software to restore your “deleted files”. If you want to completely erase a sensitive or confidential document, you should make sure to completely erase that data.
When you’re explaining to someone what’s on your computer screen, sometimes words aren’t enough. Here are a few free services that allow you to easily share your screen with a friend so they can see exactly what you’re seeing. These services also offer video, audio, and text chat so you can talk while you share.
Having trouble keeping track of all your computer passwords? Instead of covering your desk with post-it notes, try a password manager. These programs store all your passwords in one place. You can also store other sensitive information like credit cards numbers, serial numbers and custom lists (e.g., what’s in your safety deposit box or wallet). Each program below uses strong encryption to keep your data safe.
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