Mr. Tech

Learn how to search and find keywords inside long documents or web pages instantly.

Find out how you can use the free Windows calculator scientific functions

Learn why deleting your files won’t save you disk space until you empty the recycle bin and what you can do about it.

Learn how to backup your files quickly, easily and most important cheaply using USB flash drives.

Learn how to use keywords in search engines to get better results from your searches. I use the 2010 Vancouver winter Olympics in the example search.

Learn how to reverse the changes you made with this easy keyboard shortcut. Also works if you deleted or moved something by mistake and would like it back the way it was.

Learn why you should be using the Links toolbar if you use Internet Explorer on a regular basis.

Learn how to redo text or images that were deleted or changed using the redo function.

Learn how to work faster by using your computers right mouse button more often including a keyboard shortcut that acts like a right-click.

Learn how to remove programs and games that you don’t use so as to free up some extra disk space for new programs and games. Save money by not having to buy another hard drive to store your files by making more space on your existing disks.

Learn how to open the Windows START menu fast by pressing only two keys.

Learn how to save a file to your computer and where how to locate it using Windows Explorer or simply by searching for it.

Do you have a screen full of icons or just the basics? Learn how to keep your desktop clutter free while having the most used programs and current documents.

Learn a really useful trick to take a snapshot of any active window such as an error message which can then be pasted anywhere.

Many things can shorten your PC’s lifespan including lightning strikes. Learn what you can do to minimize the impact on your computer equipment.

Learn a few good tricks using the ESC key that will save you time and help you understand Windows better.

There are programs and services you can use that will monitor your computers Internet activity. Learn how to use these to safeguard your children, monitor your roommates use of your computer or spy on your spouse.

SPAM is just a fancy way of describing emails you didn’t ask for and don’t want. Learn a few tricks to keep your email address safe from spam now and in the future.

Learn how to clean up the icons located next to the clock on the bottom left hand side of your Windows computer screen.

Creating a quick and easy way to open your favorite program is easy and only takes a minute to learn.

A quick common sense explanation of what you need to do in order to protect yourself, your identity and your money when on the Internet.

Quick tip for fixing a known good USB device (keyboard or mouse for example) that will no longer work on your computer or laptop.

A very easy explanation of the concept of backing up your computer files.

Boot disks can be used to restore a dead system or scan for viruses and a whole lot more. Find out how to get the boot disk you need for free.