Portable hard drives are great devices for storing files and backing up your data, but there are a few "gotchas" that you should be aware of if you use one of these devices.

Just as junk accumulate in closets and dust piles up on the furniture, computer crud builds up in our computers as we use them. So every now and then we need to delete temporary files and other debris from our computers. Here is the easiest way to do it.

In our fast-paced world, it is often easy to scoot through life without really looking at things. In the computer world, however, the habit of scrolling through things too quickly can be a detriment. So today's tip is a simple one..... look at the screen.

Yes. Look at the screen more carefully than you usually do. While this is most important when you are learning a new program or visiting a new website, it can also be beneficial for programs that you have used for years. Do you really know what options are available to you? Is there an easier way to do things? Go through the menus on the screen and see what options are available. You may be amazed to find that old program has some wonderful features just waiting for you to discover.

Have you ever seen a picture on top of a folder that indicates what’s inside? When you create a folder with pictures in it, Windows chooses a picture from the folder and puts in on the top of the folder. With these simple instructions, you can choose the picture and put any picture you like on any folder icon. It’s easy and it’s fun.