The Computer Tutor

The Computer Tutor


Latest Episodes

The Western Digital backup disaster
July 05, 2021

Recently, Western Digital had a problem with a couple of their external drives. This caused a huge disaster for some users, who ended up losing all of their data. Here’s what happened, and why those w

How to get rid of “News and Interests”
June 21, 2021

A recent Windows update probably added a new icon to the lower right corner of your screen. If you don’t want it there, here’s the easy way to get rid of it.   Microsoft really loves to put things on

What to consider when buying a laptop
June 07, 2021

Are you thinking about buying a laptop? Here are some things to consider before handing over your money. Manufacturer When someone is asking me about which brand(s) I recommend, my first response is

How to include a video INSIDE a Word document
May 24, 2021

Have you ever created a Word document and included a link to a YouTube video? Today I’ll show you how to put that video right into the document!   Most people don’t even know this is possible so it’s

How to export your passwords from Chrome
May 10, 2021

You should not save your passwords in Chrome. But before you delete them from Chrome, you need to save them so that you can refer to them.   I’ve said it many times – don’t store your passwords in yo

How to change the default font and size in Word
October 25, 2020

I used to have a routine whenever I would open Word and create a new document. I would always start by changing the font to one that I like, and also the font size. What a waste of time!   The default font in Word, if you don’t change anything,

How to show full URL in the Chrome address bar
October 11, 2020

Sometimes it’s the little things, you know? Why does Chrome, by default, only show part of a website address in the address bar? I don’t know, but here’s how to fix that.   This one is pretty simple. If you’re not sure what I’m talking about here,

Best way to search Craigslist nationwide
September 27, 2020

If you’re looking to buy something from an individual, one of the best places to find a bargain is on Craigslist. But what if you want to shop on Craigslist outside of your local area? You have another option!

What to do when you see the “new” Microsoft Edge
September 13, 2020

With some recent updates, you might see a new icon on your screen – the icon for Microsoft Edge. What do you do with it?   In case you didn’t know, Microsoft Edge is the web browser that comes with Windows 10.

The RV giveaway scam
August 30, 2020

If you’re on Facebook, you’ve most likely seen the posts talking about the Jayco RV company having a promotion and offering to give away a free RV to some lucky winner. Well… I have some bad news for you.   The Facebook post that you see was most like...