Operating System Resolutions
6 Quick Ways to Free Up Space On Your Windows OS Computer
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June 21, 2021 — HelpCloud Resolution — As the years speed by us and we see the advent of new technological discoveries, we also get to see improvements in many of our current devices. From mobile phones to computers, there are many improvements and advancements that have been made in the past …
Windows Timeline: What It Is and How to Use It (and How to Disable It, as Well)
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March 15, 2021 — HelpCloud Resolution — For many of us, multi-tasking has become one of those things that we say we aren’t good at and yet we find ourselves doing it pretty much all the time. It’s almost as if it has become second nature. We are busy doing one thing, then find ourselves jumping …
Mac Software Updates: What They Are, Why They Matter, and How to Make Them Happen
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October 5, 2020 — HelpCloud Resolution — Table of Contents: What are macOS Updates?Why macOS Updates MatterHow to Make macOS Updates HappenThe times are a-changin’ and chances are before too long your Mac software will need to as well. Even a computer bought mere months ago needs to be checked …
Windows 7 End of Life Info: Microsoft will no Longer Support It; Here’s What to Expect
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January 27, 2020 — HelpCloud Resolution — In 2015, Windows 10 was released. The update was new, exciting and somewhat fancier than previous versions. For one reason or another, many Windows users who were using a previous version of the system didn’t upgrade when 10 was released. In fact, at the …
4 Simple (and Effective) Ways to Back Up Your Mac
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January 10, 2020 — HelpCloud Resolution — Nearly every computer user has experienced the trauma associated with losing an important document, photo or another item when his or her computer fails. Whether a hard drive crash, malware attack or another event is to blame, losing your important data …
How to Switch a Microsoft Account to a Local Account on Windows 10
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December 11, 2019 — HelpCloud Internal Solution — On a Windows 10, you might notice a big push for you to set up a new Microsoft Account to sign in. When you do this, you’re also creating an email account with Microsoft that you have to use in order to login to your PC. The problem with creating a new …
How to Update Any Windows PC (personal computer)
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December 11, 2019 — HelpCloud Internal Solution — Start by clicking the Start button in the lower left corner.In the search box, type “Update”.In the list of results, click either ‘Windows Update’ or ‘Check for updates’.Click the number of updates to view individual updates. From here you can …
Update Date and Time – Windows 7
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November 8, 2019 — HelpCloud Internal Solution — Press your Start menu and type ‘control panel’ Select Control Panel and change the view to “Category” Select Date and Time > Internet Time tab > Change Settings. You may get a UAC prompt asking you to allow, if you receive this press ‘Continue’ In …
Can’t Run Windows Updates – Stop/Start Windows Update Service
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October 11, 2019 — HelpCloud Internal Solution — Click the Start menu.Type and click ‘Run’ or in the search bar type: services.mscPress Enter.This will open the services window.Scroll down to the bottom of the list until you find Windows update.Right click this and select ‘Stop’.Wait a few moments and …
How to Setup Android Smart Lock
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September 27, 2019 — HelpCloud Internal Solution — What is Android Smart Lock (aka Google Smart Lock):Android Smart Lock is a feature that provides simpler ways to unlock your phone instead of entering your password or PIN each time. Samsung has 5 different methods you can use to unlock your phone. This …