The latest articles by David Webb

  • Share files on Google Drive: with other users, on Android

    Google Drive offers you the ability to publicly share files or folders stored on your personal cloud space, on the web. Documents shared publicly can be accessed using their web address (URL) or through a simple search on Google. This method works for all versions of Google Drive, on PC or Mac, and iPhone or Android.

  • Windows 7 can't connect to WiFi: what to do?

    This article will explain how to regain access to your WiFi network in the event that a network is detected but your computer is unable to connect. This tip applies specifically to Windows 7 users, but it may also be useful on more updated devices.

  • How to block camera and microphone access on Chrome

    To optimise your user experience, Google Chrome gives you the option to allow websites to access your camera and microphone. If you wish to block microphone and camera on your web browser, this can also be easily arranged. This article will walk you through how to prevent websites from accessing your camera and microphone.

  • What does the lock symbol mean on Google Chrome?

    As part of its security features, web browser Google Chrome uses a special set of symbols that alerts users to a website's validity. Shown in the left corner of the address bar, these icons provide vital information about a site's certificates and connections. In this article, you will learn about the different security indicators offered by Google Chrome.

  • How to disable volume shadow copy?

    Volume shadow copy is a feature on all versions of the Microsoft Windows operating systems that allows backup copies of files or folders on a specified volume, either automatically or manually. To disable the volume shadow copy, the service has to be stopped. The service can be stopped from the volume shadow copy properties window and Windows administrative tools.

  • How to automatically transfer data between sheets in Excel

    If you are using Excel and would like to automatically transfer data from a master sheet to specified sub sheets when a certain condition is met, this article will explain how to use VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) to do so. This example will demonstrate how to automatically transfer multiple columns in one sheet to another when the value in one of the fields is "Yes". The value of the conditional field can be changed as required.