How Do I Use Stickies on My Mac?

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By Emile Greyling, Jerrick Leger

Desktop sticky notes have been part of macOS for a long time, but it’s easy to confuse them with the Notes app. Sticky notes allow you to jot down notes, but unlike Notes, Stickies stay on your desktop (the Finder app) as visual reminders. If you wish, there is a setting to have the sticky notes float over all other windows and apps.

Stickies is a built-in macOS application, so it’s already installed on your Mac. Here’s where to find the Stickies app in the Finder:
Here are the Steps to Enable it

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Top 5 ways legacy IT infrastructure is reducing your business profits.

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By Emile Greyling

Opting to stick with older technology might seem like a cost-saving measure initially, but it often ends up draining your business profits. In this article, we’ll delve into the repercussions of relying on outdated technology and the toll it takes on your bottom line…

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How to Mass Rename Files in macOS

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By Emile Greyling | Hongkiat Lim

Hidden within Mac OS is a feature for batch renaming or bulk find-and-replace in filenames.

Renaming a single file in macOS is straightforward, but when it comes to bulk renaming multiple files, whether it’s 10 or 100, you certainly don’t want to do it one by one. Hidden within macOS is a feature that allows you to do just that, and it’s quite simple.

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How to create a summary slide in PowerPoint

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By Emile Greyling | updated from Susan Harkins

 

Learn how to create a summary slide that you can add to the end of a presentation to support a Q&A session with your audience using older stand-alone versions of PowerPoint and Microsoft 365.

Adding a summary slide to the end of a PowerPoint presentation is a good idea. That way, you can review items with your audience at the end of the presentation. The presenter controls what items make it to the summary slide and can even use each item on the slide to quickly return to the previous slide(s).

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Key Computer tips and tricks for Efficiency and Performance

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By Emile Greyling

Computers are vital in our lives for work, communication, and entertainment. To optimize your experience learn these essential tricks for a better computing Experience, whether you’re a novice or a pro.

 

  • Master Shortcuts:

    Learning common keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl+C or Ctrl+V for copying/pasting and Ctrl+Z for undoing will save allot time on repetitive tasks.

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What is the importance of a firewall?

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By Emile Greyling

 

 


With practically everything on the internet today, it’s crucial to protect our digital activities and personal data. Firewalls play a significant role in cybersecurity. Let’s explore the key benefits of firewalls.

  • Enhanced Security:

    Firewalls act as barriers between your devices and the internet, safeguarding against unauthorized access, viruses, and malware. They protect your sensitive data and personal information.

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Advantages of Mesh Wi-Fi over Traditional Wi-Fi Networks?

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By Emile Greyling

 


In today’s fast-paced world, a reliable and high-speed internet connection has become a necessity. Traditional Wi-Fi networks have served us well over the years, but they do have limitations. However, a new solution has emerged in the form of mesh Wi-Fi systems. In this blog, we will explore the benefits of mesh Wi-Fi and why it may be a superior choice compared to traditional Wi-Fi networks. 



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Can too much Screen time damage your eyesight?

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By Francois Jacobs

 

In today’s digital age, screen time has become an inevitable part of our daily lives. From work to entertainment, we spend hours staring at screens, whether it be on our computers, smartphones, or tablets. However, the impact of excessive screen time on our eyesight has become a growing concern among healthcare professionals.



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Free vs Paid antivirus, What’s the difference?

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By Francois Jacobs

In the era of the internet, the need for antivirus software has become more important than ever before. With the growing number of online threats such as viruses, malware, spyware, and phishing scams, antivirus software has become a necessity to keep your computer and personal data safe. However, the question that arises is whether to go for a free antivirus or a paid antivirus.



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4 Common Computer Problems you can fix yourself

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By Emile Greyling /  Kim Komando

Computers always act up at the worst times. You’re in the middle of a major report or playing your best game ever …

 

Often, users get so frustrated that they needlessly go out and buy a new computer.

With a cool head and a little know-how, however, it’s easy to fix the most common computer problems.


1. The Blue Screen of Death

Thankfully, Windows’ dreaded “Blue Screen of Death” is getting to be a rare event, but it still occurs. When it does, it isn’t very helpful in helping you hunt down the problem.

The problem can often be traced to bad memory modules. Memory is cheap and buying extra RAM capacity is usually worth it for the performance boost. 

It’s not difficult to remove and install memory modules. You’ll find video tutorials at all the major online memory stores.

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