Windows 8 Tiles Not Working Fix

For those who have made the transition to Windows 8, the new layout, and tile format, is something which most have come to appreciate. The simplicity, ease of use, and ability to quickly find what you are looking for on your homepage, are just some of the features many appreciate with the tile layout. However, sometimes, these tiles are just not working, or, they simply switch off after you click on one of them. There is more than one solution to the problem, when your tiles are not working. Let’s take a look at how we can fix this issue with the Windows 8 tiles not working. read more

TinySpell – A Great Free Windows Spell Check Utility

I often find myself editing text in programs like notepad that don’t have spell check. There have been a few times that I have run into trouble due to a few small spelling mistakes when editing this text. Recently, I found a cool little utility called TinySpell that helped me to solve this problem.

TinySpell integrates itself with Windows and and checks spelling on the fly in almost all programs. TinySpell is super easy to use. I tested out the free version which should be enough for most users. Once the app is installed and running, it automatically starts checking spelling on the fly. read more

The Best 5 Apps For Saving Money

Banking and mobile finance apps have come a long way over the past few years. Most of these applications provide valuable services especially when it comes to tracking expenditures, saving money and managing personal finances. It’s hard to save money when you have to budget your expenses these days. You have bills, rent, car expenses, food, and other bills. Then you have extras like fixing your car windscreen or going out for dinner with a friend. It’s difficult to know where you stand and still put some aside to save for a house, new car, holiday, etc. However, you can save money without sacrificing lifestyle preferences! You just have to weigh it all up and spend less in a different area to spend more in your priority area! More so, these apps can help save as well as track money on the go, providing coupons and comparisons of different products as we shop online. The following is a roundup of the best apps for saving money that work on numerous platforms. read more

Step-By-Step Guide to Removing a Virus

I get called quite often by a friend or family member to help remove a virus or malware. All viruses are quite annoying and the way to remove a virus isn’t always the same. Over time, I have been able to find a pretty solid step-by-step process for removing a virus. In my process, I perform the easiest most likely to work actions first and move on to the harder steps later. In this post, I want to share my process so that it can hopefully be of some assistance if you ever need to rid your PC of a virus or malware. read more

5 Solid and Free Windows 8 Firewalls

If you access the internet, then having a good firewall installed on your computer is a must. The Built-in Firewall protects the computer from abusive threats of local programs, while third-party Firewalls offer two-way protection. They protect your system from malware and allows safe access to websites. However, firewall protection has been built into Windows 8 and thus, paying for a third-party firewall utility may not attract many people. Fortunately, there are a number of free firewalls available on the market that are worth considering. read more