It’s important to keep all of your computer software updated to ensure best performance and maximum security. Below are the steps for updating Google Chrome. The visuals here are from an Apple MacOS computer. If you have Windows you’ll see something slightly different. STEP 1 – Menu Alert When an update is available for Google… Continue reading How to update Google Chrome
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How to take screenshots on different devices (Windows, iPhone, Android, MacOS)
It’s important to know how to take a photo or “screenshot” on your computer, phone, or tablet. Here are a few examples of why you would want to take a screenshot: This can be helpful for anytime you need a record of what’s on the screen. Perhaps you need a copy of a purchase receipt.… Continue reading How to take screenshots on different devices (Windows, iPhone, Android, MacOS)
What Apple MacBook laptop computer should I buy?
If you’re interested in replacing an existing Apple computer or getting started for the first time, you may feel there are so many choices and configurations that it’s hard to decide what to get. This page should help. MacBook Laptop or iMac Desktop? The first decision to make is whether you want a MacBook (laptop)… Continue reading What Apple MacBook laptop computer should I buy?
iPhone Windows Photo and Video Copy Error: “A device attached to the system is not functioning.”
To get photos from your iPhone onto your Windows computer, you will want to connect with a suitable USB cable. This will result in the iPhone showing up as if it were an attached camera or camera memory card. Follow these steps to copy photos and videos to your Windows computer. Unlock your iPhone. Go… Continue reading iPhone Windows Photo and Video Copy Error: “A device attached to the system is not functioning.”
SOLUTION to QuickBooks Error 3371: “Could not initialize license properties”
If you upgrade QuickBooks, you may get a license error: “Could not initialize license properties” Follow the steps below to correct the problem. Open Windows explorer and click on the View tab. Check the box to reveal hidden items. You should now see a ProgramData folder in the main directory of your system hard drive.… Continue reading SOLUTION to QuickBooks Error 3371: “Could not initialize license properties”
Raspberry Pi 4 – Setup and Getting Started Video Guide
The video below was created by Chris Sherwood of Crosstalk Solutions. Included are steps for Raspberry Pi 4 setup and getting started. From the video description: “This video covers the basics of getting started with the Raspberry Pi. We start with an overview of the Raspberry Pi platform, all of the accessories needed to get… Continue reading Raspberry Pi 4 – Setup and Getting Started Video Guide
MacOS Catalina Apple iCloud Terms and Conditions Server Error
UPDATE – 17 Oct 2019: After the most recent MacOS update for Catalina, the annoying message described below seems to have gone away. __________________ If you recently upgraded to MacOS Catalina, you have likely encountered an error message when trying to accept the new iCloud Terms and Conditions. There is a message in System Preferences… Continue reading MacOS Catalina Apple iCloud Terms and Conditions Server Error