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Programming Is not Rocket Science – Don’t Overthink It
Programming Is not Rocket Science – Don’t Overthink It
Want to start programming but think to yourself that you don’t have the knowledge where to begin? Or looked at other programmers and…
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Jul 2, 2020
Pointers and References in C++
Pointers and References in C++
People who are not familiar with C++ that I have spoken to seem to find it difficult by standard definition of what a pointer is…
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Apr 26, 2020
File structure read failures
File structure read failures
Each file type is made up of a set of structures which follow a strict specification. If a file does not conform to a specification…
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Apr 18, 2020
How to improve speed and performance of your computer
How to improve speed and performance of your computer
Do you feel that your computer is irritatingly slow, or you feel like it is not performing to its full potential? If so — you are in the…
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Apr 16, 2020
How to clean your computer using the right tools
How to clean your computer using the right tools
Computers are prone to gathering layers of dirt and dust. This gets into the gaps of the keyboard, the fan, your screen and eventually can…
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Apr 14, 2020
How to keep your computer secure and protected
How to keep your computer secure and protected
Computer security is vital. Everyday people are being hacked of their confidential data, watched and heard through technology. Computer…
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Apr 14, 2020
How to create a system restore point on your computer [+ video tutorial]
How to create a system restore point on your computer [+ video tutorial]
Ever made a massive mistake, which has corrupted your computer and you didn’t know what to do? Well, no need to worry, because this guide…
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Apr 14, 2020
How to uninstall a program on a Windows machine and make sure it is fully uninstalled [+ video…
How to uninstall a program on a Windows machine and make sure it is fully uninstalled [+ video…
Ever wanted to know how to remove a program installed on your computer and you are unsure how the program ended up on your computer in the…
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Apr 12, 2020
How to choose the right computer for me [+ quiz]
How to choose the right computer for me [+ quiz]
Whether it is Windows or MacOS, all computers share the similarity of hardware specifications. I’ve met many people, who wanted to…
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Apr 12, 2020
16 of the most useful keyboard combinations for Windows (includes images of location of the keys…
16 of the most useful keyboard combinations for Windows (includes images of location of the keys…
We’ve all had that one (or more) friends, that were able to do things on their computer with minimal usage of their mouse. And honestly…
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Apr 12, 2020
Keeping your children safe: Computer Security guidelines
Keeping your children safe: Computer Security guidelines
In Windows, users are allowed to create multiple accounts that are will be granted access to log in to the given computer. Many people to…
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Apr 12, 2020
Task Manager explained: What is Task Manager and what does the data displayed mean?
Task Manager explained: What is Task Manager and what does the data displayed mean?
Very often, when issues with your computer occur, techie tutorials around the web mention ‘Task Manager’ and the different things to do…
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Apr 12, 2020
Computer running slow? Why should you turn off your computer, rather than sleeping it?
Computer running slow? Why should you turn off your computer, rather than sleeping it?
Ever had an issue with your computer and you called that one techie friend, they asked you to restart it and it magically worked?
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Apr 12, 2020
Important Concepts I Learned from “Inspired” (Part 1)
Important Concepts I Learned from “Inspired” (Part 1)
I have been reading the book “Inspired” and I am half way through and fascinated with the concepts and ideas that Marty presents. I feel…
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Apr 12, 2020
How to project your laptop to your TV in 3 simple steps
How to project your laptop to your TV in 3 simple steps
Have you ever wondered how to project your laptop to your TV? If yes, keep reading.
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Apr 12, 2020
How to uninstall a program on a Windows machine and make sure it is fully uninstalled [+ video…
How to uninstall a program on a Windows machine and make sure it is fully uninstalled [+ video…
Ever wanted to know how to remove a program installed on your computer and you are unsure how the program ended up on your computer in the…
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Apr 12, 2020
How to restore your computer from your chosen restore point [+ video tutorial]
How to restore your computer from your chosen restore point [+ video tutorial]
If you are viewing this tutorial and you are unsure how to create a restore point, please refer to [tutorial how to create a restore point…
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Apr 12, 2020
How to fix: Windows search not working
How to fix: Windows search not working
Have you ever typed something in your Windows search bar, but the search was not performed?
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Apr 12, 2020
How to disable Windows Search: 100% Disk utilization issue [SOLVED]
How to disable Windows Search: 100% Disk utilization issue [SOLVED]
Does your computer feel slow? Do you often have to wait for actions to be performed? If your answer is yes, there is a high chance that…
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Apr 12, 2020
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