The latest articles by Bob Dijks

  • How to remove hyperlinks in Word?

    Hyperlinks are helpful for computing as they provide data reference points. The user is automatically directed to the data's location within the file by clicking on a hyperlink. When text is copied from a website onto Office software like a Word document, naturally, the hyperlinks of the text also appear. However, these can be removed easily. Follow the guide below if you want to learn how to do this.

  • Windows CLIP command

    Under Windows, the CLIP command allows you to copy the results returned by a command in the DOS command prompt. This trick can be useful if you need to paste the results of the IPCONFIG command, for example, in a forum, it avoids the manual entry of all the data.

  • What is the credit summation formula?

    MS Office Excel is a spreadsheet application. In Excel, various kinds of statistical functions can be applied to the cells. One can also apply mathematical functions to the data. The below article details a user generated credit/debit summation formula which should be simply pasted into the cell where a result is desired.

  • How to create a Samsung account

    While Samsung mobile device users often prefer the strict use of a Google account, many manufacturers also suggest creating a separate Samsung account to benefit from the full array of Samsung services, including certain apps, Samsung Drive, as well as some other mobile, television, and web services. This article will walk you through creating your own Samsung account. All you need to do is have a valid email address.

  • How to find location from phone number?

    Can a person be tracked through their mobile phone? The short answer is yes, although it requires a fair bit of research in most cases. In this article, we will offer you some guidance on how to find out who a number belongs to, the address, and even find the exact location. In some instances, you will need to install or have previously downloaded certain apps to put them into practice, whereas others can be done online.

  • Security settings don't allow files to be dowloaded: fix

    Security settings are an integral part of computing. These settings guard against unauthorized access and protect against any kind of malware or virus attacks from the internet or external drives. It is essential to choose these security settings judiciously. Otherwise, day-to-day computer activities like downloading can be hindered. Follow this guide for a detailed explanation.

  • Windows 10 Pro vs. Home: What's the difference?

    While Windows 10 Home is intended for a casual use, Windows10 Pro will primarily be of interest to SMEs and professionals requiring access to specific administration or security features. What are the differences between Windows 10 Home and the Pro edition? Which edition of Windows 10 is right for you? All you need to know is in this article.

  • How to enable/disable firewall on Ubuntu

    The extremely popular Ubuntu operating system comes quipped with a built-in firewall technology. In this article we will show an easy way to enable/disable the firewall utility in Ubuntu.

  • The best Adobe Illustrator alternative

    Adobe Illustrator is one of the most complete and used graphic design softwares on the market but its high price makes it difficult for many non-professional users to acquire. If you need a free or low cost program that offers similar features, in this article we talk about four very interesting design alternatives that you can easily obtain.