Which is better: Wired or wireless?
In this video tip, Mr. Noobie explains the difference between a wired and a wireless connection when it comes to connecting your devices in your home to the Internet, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of using each one. This tech tip has been brought to you...
Child “goof” your laptop with the Kid Lid
It’s not uncommon for a parent to pull up a video for their toddler on their laptop. Or to use the laptop’s built-in webcam to do a video chat so grandma and grandpa can see how their little grandson or granddaughter is doing. What is uncommon, however, is...
Keep your laptop cool with the Tree New Bee Laptop Stand
If you’ve ever sat on the couch with your laptop on your lap, you know how warm your laptop can get. Well, the same thing happens when you set your laptop on a table or a desk. You just can’t feel the heat when your laptop isn’t physically touching...
View basic information about your computer
Need to know what version of Windows you’re running? Or what speed your processor runs at? Or maybe how much memory you have installed?
What can I do to stop going over my monthly data limit on my home Internet?
QUESTION: We have a 10 gig limit monthly for our Internet service (we appear to live in an area that does not offer the usual unlimited access to the Internet). We do pretty well unless there are downloads that run in the background of a website we are visiting. Is...
When buying computer speakers, save some money by sticking to the basics
A client of mine recently had a pair of computer speakers go out on her. She told me she wanted to replace them but didn’t want to spend a lot of money on new ones. I did a quick search on Amazon and noticed that Amazon now sells their own brand of computer...
20% off CrashPlan backup plans through June 30
I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again—and I’ll say it until I’m blue in the face. You need a backup plan for your computer. And the easiest way to put a backup plan in place is to use an online solution. My favorite (and the one I use) is...
What are recovery discs and why do I need them?
It happens on just about every new computer. A few days after you are up and running, a message pops up on the screen informing you that you need to make a set of recovery discs. Usually, you are presented with options to do it right then or to delay it a few days....![What do you suggest to replace Windows XP? [ASK MR. NOOBIE]](https://www.noobie.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/computer-guy.jpg)
