Windows 8 / 8.1 comes with Skype pre-installed. However it is the full screen app version of Skype. I recommend using the desktop version of Skype. This can be downloaded from www.skype.com Look for “Get Skype” and “Get Skype For Windows Desktop” During installation you may want to untick things like: Launch …
Support: Take A Screenshot Of Your Screen
Tutorial: Level – Basic In this basic tutorial we will be taking a screenshot (a snap shot) of what is on your screen. This may come in handy when troubleshooting problems on your computer. You can capture and save / print anything that is on your screen. OK the method we …
Support: Libre Office – Save Files As Microsoft Office docx By Default
If using Libre Office it might be a good idea to save documents as Microsoft Office documents. Therefore if you need to email these files away or work on these files on another computer then you know they will open Okay. By default Libre Office (& Open Office) save word …
Support: Windows 8.1 Update Check
Here is a quick way to check you have the latest updates for Windows 8. If you see the power icon on your Start Screen as highlighted then you have the latest version of Windows 8.1 If not, I recommend running Windows Updates, then taking the 8.1 Upgrade from …
Support: Detach Your Email Login From Windows 8.1
Support Tutorial Detach Your Email Login From Windows 8.1 Windows 8.1 will at some point ask you to add a “Microsoft Account” to your user account if you haven’t already done so. There are many benefits from doing so but some users prefer to switch on their computers without a …
Support: Beginners Guide To Cloud Storage
A FAQ I get asked in the shop is, “How do I get my photos from my phone onto my tablet or computer”? There are many answers depending on the device. There is the old fashioned way of connecting the wire and installing the software that goes with your phone. …
Support: Windows Vista, Is It Safe To Use?
FAQ: Is Windows Vista still safe to use? Post Update Notice: This post was written in June 2014. The advice no longer applies. Vista is “end of life” – it’s time to change. Since Windows XP was retired in April 2014, I am often asked in the shop whether Windows …
Support: Improve Your Wireless Signal
FAQ – How do I boost my WiFi signal? WiFi “Dead Zones” or “Black Spots” are terms used to describe an area or room in your home that has no / very weak wireless signal. There are many options to boost or relay your signal. The first thing to determine …
Support: Use Our Handy Home Page
We have created a handy page with useful links to use as your Home Page when you launch Internet Explorer (or any other browser). The page contains links to Email Servers, News Sites, Travel Links, Local Sites, Facebook, etc. The stats show that over 2500 users currently use this as …
Support: Windows XP Security Advice
If you are still running a computer with Windows XP, here are a few quick tips. Do not use Internet Explorer. (IE 8 can not protect your information or withstand the current Malware / Virus threats) Do not use your XP computer for online shopping or banking. (in other words …