Daves Computer Tips

Windows 11’s August update (KB5121003) is in the process of rolling out, and it delivers quite a few enhancements/improvements. Here is a rundown of what to expect: File Explorer: Now displays file sizes in MBs and GBs as well as in KBs. For years, File Explorer has shown file sizes in KBs, regardless of size. Now, larger file sizes will be displayed in MBs and GBs, with only...

ASCOMP has graciously given DCT five licenses to run a giveaway contest for their BackUp Maker Pro Edition software. These licenses are currently each valued at $39.90 (US). ASCOMP does offer a Free Standard edition for private use which will also include information pop-up windows. “BackUp Maker automatically stores your files and at the same time offers an intuitive functio...

It is another week, and I get to teach you something new and helpful! Last week we covered how to stop Steam from stealing bandwidth. If you missed that, you can find it here: How To Stop Steam From Stealing FPS I’m going to jump over to a different subject this week. I’m going to teach you something about your Windows computer that should be helpful to you. What could you be...

Check out our DCT Forum. There, you can get answers to your computer questions or just hang out and chat with other Forum members. It will also allow you to help others, which is always a nice thing to do. Try it out! Dave’s Computer Tips is working hard to bring top-quality software to our readers. Please note that none of the upcoming contests and giveaways are set in stone...

After 40 years developing a Windows operating system, you’d think Microsoft could get it right, right? But no, Microsoft continues its unfathomable pattern of following up success with unmitigated disasters. Windows 7: Released in 2009 and destined to become one of the most popular Windows operating systems ever, if not the most popular. What do we get next? Rather than build...