18th of April 2026

Why Open Street Map is better. Discovering the 1880 channel tunnel attempt

I love google maps for general browsing, getting directions and using street view before I travel, however if your looking for extra detail, Open Street Maps is excellent for showing everything Google Maps doesn't in standard view.....

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14th of November 2025

Turn your Linux distribution in to a Smart TV

There is a way to gain real freedom and flexibility and that is by turning your PC into your primary Smart TV....

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28th of May 2025

Googles change to showing AI results first, and how visitors to My Computers Tips has dropped

I am not the only one, but Googles change to showing AI results first has reduced visitors to my site....

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3rd of October 2024

Gaming on a budget XBox 360

XBox 360 gaming on a budget. Used consoles and games.....

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30th of September 2024

Amazon Alexa How to stop other devices turning on in your home, when using the Wake Word Alexa

How do I stop other Alexa devices turning on in the home when using the Wake Word Alexa....

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14th of March 2024

KeepassXC, Safe and secure way of storing your login information and passwords

KeepassXC, What is a safe way to store all my password without storing them online?....

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9th of December 2022

Installing Adobe Photoshop CS2 using Crossover Office 22 on Linux Mint

Trying to migrate to GIMP over the years, I always end up going back to using Photoshop....

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7th of December 2022

Selling your old Audio CDs and DVDs, can you make decent money on Ebay

Don't give up on selling your old CD's and DVD's. You can make some extra money selling them on Ebay and other sites.....

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15th of December 2021

The Linus Tech Tips Linux challenges and the state of Linux

I have noticed a lot of debate, some good, some bad around the state of Linux at present, prompted by the Linus Tech Tips Linux video challenges on YouTube. ....

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18th of August 2021

The information superhighway. Getting online in the early days of the internet

I first started using the internet in 1998. The only way to get online then was to order a Free installation CD in the post from your internet service provider.....

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5th of June 2021

HP Envy 5320 will not print in Colour on Windows 10

Problems like this that remind me of why I switched to Linux all those years ago....

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8th of May 2021

Block websites using the Sky Broadband Shield

Using the Sky Broadband Shield to restrict access to website....

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27th of March 2021

Sky Q versus FreeSat and Smart TV apps for YouTube and other services

Using a Freesat box and Smart TV, it's important to know these Apps are going to be supported by the manufacturer or both as the unit get older.....

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28th of December 2020

PayPal smart buttons. Create a Pay Now button for your website

How do I use PayPal to create a smart button for my website....

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3rd of September 2020

Sell or reuse your old computer cables and components

I was having a clear out of old computer equipment and was amazed at the number of old cables and adaptors I had collected over the years. ....

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31st of August 2020

Making the switch from Windows to Linux, here are some things to think about

If you are thinking of a making the switch from Windows to Linux, here are some things to think about....

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28th of April 2020

Websites that prompt users to turn off their ad blocker, or block website content

Why I think asking website users to turn of their ad blocker or block content is bad for your website....

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26th of January 2019

Switching from Windows to Linux, three ways to Install and try a Linux distribution without dual booting

Looking to switch from Windows to Linux, we show you three ways of trying and installing Linux without dual booting....

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