This section provides information for common "tips and tricks" for using your PC, Mac, or mobile devices.
If you can’t access your email or the Internet, it may be possible that you are experiencing problems getting an IP address. This guide will show you how to release your IP address. Release/Renew Your...
When URLs are just not resolving the way you want, to time to clear or flush the DNS nameserver local cache – enter the relevant command in the Terminal/command line for the operating system you are o...
With screen you can create one or more sessions in your current SSH terminal which allows you to leave them (and the commands running) in the background should you disconnect from your session. Just ...
How to Disable Default “Quick Access” aka “Home View” in Windows 10 File Explorer? If you are using Windows 10 or have seen the OS in any computer, you might be aware of the new Home aka Quick Access ...
In order to avoid confusion regarding your saved files, you may want to configure Windows to show all common file extensions, such as .zip. This will help differentiate between different archives (and...
You might want the model name or serial number of your Mac when checking warranty coverage, searching for specifications or other information about your model, creating a home inventory, and more. Ide...
Mac OSX machines do not save persistent mappings to network drive connections and you may find shortcuts are needed to reconnect when on the network and when connecting remotely via VPN. The followin...
If you find SMB mounts on your OSX device are disconnecting when left for long periods of time (i.e. overnight / over the weekend) this could be because Power Nap is enabled. To disable Power Nap: ...
If you frequently visit a web site, you can create a shortcut icon for it on the home screen of your smartphone: iOS / iPhone: Launch the Safari web browser and navigate to a website you frequently vi...
Need help with MS Office? Need to share a calendar or merge cells? Visit the Microsoft Office Help site and try their search - it's better than you probably think! (Seriously, it really is!)...