Articles by Richard Devine

Articles by: Richard Devine

Nvidia Broadcast waves goodbye to cats and dogs in latest update

By Richard Devine published 11 May 21

Nvidia Broadcast is a phenomenal piece of software to make microphones and webcams perform at their best. This latest update will now even filter out your cats and dogs from the background.

There’s no place for expensive laptops with 8GB of RAM anymore

By Richard Devine published 9 May 21

Opinion 8GB of RAM just isn’t enough anymore in a laptop, especially one that commands a pretty penny to even own. It’s time to get more for our money.

How to turn on Bluetooth in Windows 10

By Richard Devine published 6 May 21

Whether you want to connect a pair of headphones, a mouse, a game controller, or anything else over Bluetooth to your PC, we’ll show you how to manage it all with ease.

How to use the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool

By Richard Devine published 2 May 21

If you’ve never heard of the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool before or you’re wondering exactly what it is and how to use it, we’re here to help.

How to uninstall apps and programs in Windows 10

By Richard Devine published 29 April 21

In Windows 10 there is more than just one way to uninstall software you no longer need. And in some cases which method you use is down to where you got it from in the first place.

How to perform a clean install of Windows 10

By Richard Devine last updated 28 April 21

Whether you’ve just built a new PC or you want to refresh your existing machine, a clean install of Windows 10 will definitely help. Here’s how to do it.

How to disable Cortana in Windows 10

By Richard Devine last updated 28 April 21

Microsoft’s Cortana never really worked out as expected, but it’s still shipped as part of Windows 10. You can hide it easily enough, but we’ll show you how to make it go away.

How to open and convert HEIC files to JPEG on Windows 10

By Richard Devine published 27 April 21

The HEIC image format is based on a growing standard but Apple’s implementation of it on the iPhone is its most prominent use. Here’s how to open and convert HEIC files to JPEG on Windows 10.

How to hide your Facebook News Feed

By Richard Devine published 24 April 21

Facebook is a necessary evil for many, but if you wish you could go on and avoid all the horrible nonsense in the News Feed entirely, you’re in luck.

How to rotate the screen in Windows 10

By Richard Devine published 23 April 21

Just because horizontal is the traditional way to use a Windows 10 PC screen doesn’t mean it’s the only way. Here’s how to rotate it if you need to.

The new iMac isn't pretty, it's badly designed

By Richard Devine published 20 April 21

Opinion Remember when Apple led the world in design? The new iMac would say otherwise as Apple missed a golden opportunity to make it better.

What is Microsoft Edge?

By Richard Devine published 20 April 21

Microsoft hasn’t always had a great web browser, but now it does. Microsoft Edge isn’t what it used to be, and it might be the right browser for you.

How to find your Windows 10 product key

By Richard Devine published 9 April 21

All genuine copies of Windows 10 have a product key matched to its activation. If you need to find your Windows 10 product key, we’ll show you how.

How to reduce AMD Ryzen Mobile processor temperature

By Richard Devine published 7 April 21

AMD Ryzen Mobile processors are capable of running at high temperatures without sacrificing performance, but if you’d rather run a little cooler, here’s how to do it.

How to use Nvidia Broadcast to improve your webcam and microphone

By Richard Devine published 5 April 21

The Nvidia Broadcast app will transform your webcam and microphone quality with ease. Here’s how to use it.

How to use Zoom on a Chromebook

By Richard Devine published 28 March 21

Updated Zoom is one of the most widely used video conferencing tools and it’s great to use on a Chromebook to both join and schedule meetings. This is everything you need to know.