The latest articles by David Webb

  • How to block ads on Google Chrome?

    Google Chrome is a free browser made available, as its name suggests, by Google. It's possible to avail of it for free by agreeing to receive ads from third-party companies. However, there are many extensions that you can add to your Google Chrome browser that will block these ads, giving you an ad-free browsing experience Continue reading to discover some of the most popular ad blockers for Google Chrome.

  • How can you tell if the app is real or fake?

    More people are using smartphones worldwide, and connection speeds are constantly improving. Attracted by this tech phenomenon, cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting mobile apps to gain access to users' private personal information. It's possible to reduce the risk of being exposed to one of these fake apps, and this FAQ will show you how to get started.

  • Why do cell phone batteries explode and how to prevent it?

    So we've all heard stories of certain mobile phone batteries exploding, and to no surprise, it has raised some alarm. Some of the recent incidents have occurred in airplanes while in flight. And while it's true that increased pressure during flights can lead to issues, most of the incidents were recorded as being caused by damaged or defective batteries.

  • Find and change iTunes backup location: on Windows, Mac

    Sometimes your computer's operating system might bug and slow down because it is running out of storage space. It often happens to users who have large backup files, such as iTunes backups, stored on the hard disc. You can set up your computer that iTunes backs up to an additional hard drive or anywhere else. In this article, we will show you, how to find your iTunes backup and change its location.

  • Why your cell phone is overheating: reasons, solutions

    Often our cell phones overheat, which can cause it to slow down or even shut down. Shutting down and slowing down protect the device from further damage by reducing the heat generated by the processor. In this article, we will share several reasons why your cell phone is heating up and some tricks to avoid it.

  • Best antivirus: for Android, for iPhone, free

    Many iPhone and Android users who regularly download apps have not considered installing an antivirus on their phones. However, with the increasing number of cyber risks it's a good idea to protect yourself. Similar to computers, mobile devices are also susceptible to viruses, phishing attempts, and malware. In this article we'll cover how to prevent getting a virus on your mobile.

  • The best free online programming courses

    A computer programmer, also referred to as a software developer, is someone that creates computer software or applications by giving the computer specific programming instructions through code that they have written. If you want to become a programmer, but do not have the finances, there are a multitude of online programming courses. This article will show you some of the best free online programming courses.

  • Recover deleted Skype messages: iPhone, Mac, on Android

    Skype will automatically hide old messages from the chat window. If you are looking for an old message, scrolling down, you may not find it. Don't worry, it hasn't been deleted, there is a way to access your old messages. In this article we will show you how to find an old, or even deleted, message on Skype.

  • Skype microphone not working: Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android

    If you are having difficulty getting Skype to recognise an external microphone, or simply your microphone isn't working, we're here to help. This article will walk you through some possible solutions that you can use to solve any microphone issues that you may have while using Skype.