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How to Transfer Files To & From a USB Flash Drive

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We’ll learn how to transfer files to and from a computer and a USB flash drive using Windows 10.

To hopefully save you some time researching which USB Flash Drive to purchase, we’ve put together some recommendations. Drop us a comment if you liked our recommendation, were unsatisfied with it, or found a better product we should recommend instead.

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Streaming Apps: Music to the Ears

07 Oct

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Streaming Apps: Music to the Ears

October 7, 2015 | By |

Listening to music these days is better than ever! There are so many good options for access to all genres of music for free. You can search by artist, song, playlist or even explore new artists. Radio apps or streaming music apps not only eliminated the temptation to illegally download music, they also created whole new ways to enjoy music! My three favorites are Spotify, Pandora and Amazon Music. Let’s explore why.

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Get Ready for Takeoff!

29 Sep

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Get Ready for Takeoff!

September 29, 2015 | By |

Check out our favorite sites for booking travel

I love traveling! Nothing is more exciting to me than planning a vacation to a place I’ve never been or hopping on a plane to see friends I don’t get to spend nearly as much time with as I would like.  Each year, travel websites seem to get better and better, whether it’s making it easier to search using multiple departure or arrival destinations, finding cheap deals when I’ve got flexibility, or simply finding the lowest price.  I’ve highlighted my favorite sites below and included some tips and tricks for using each one. The site you use depends on your objective so don’t fall into the habit of always using the same site since each one has their niche. These sites also search hundreds of other sites for the best price so you don’t actually purchase directly from the search engine site but rather the airline directly or travel site.

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18 Aug

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What’s New in Windows 10

August 18, 2015 | By |

If you haven’t heard yet, as of July 29 Windows 10 is available as a free download. Yes, it’s available for free…assuming you are already running Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 and download it within a year. You’ll want to check out our article “How to Upgrade to Windows 10” for the all the details on the upgrade process. For now, let’s get a glimpse into some of the features we’re most excited about here at Instructor Gadget.

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18 Aug

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How to Upgrade to Windows 10

August 18, 2015 | By |

As you’ve probably heard, Windows 10 is a free upgrade for those on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. If you haven’t already, check out our post “What’s New in Windows 10” to get insight into what the version is going to be all about. Here, we’ll outline what you need to know and what you need to do – all with links to tools that guide you how to do it.

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17 Aug

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Microsoft Edge: Watch Out Chrome!

August 17, 2015 | By |

Move Over Internet Explorer, Welcome to the Edge

One of the more exciting features of Windows 10 is the new web browser it will be introducing: Microsoft Edge. Many folks gave up on Internet Explorer years ago and are now devout followers of Google Chrome, Mozilla’s Firefox and Apple Safari. Microsoft Edge, formerly known as Project Spartan, aims to change all of that. In addition to new features detailed below such as page annotation, integration with Cortana, new-page tab and reading mode, Edge supports more standards (which means pages will ultimately work better), is faster and works universally across platforms such as your phone, tablet and PC.

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16 Aug

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Cortana: Microsoft’s Answer to Siri and Ok, Google

August 16, 2015 | By |

Hey Cortana, let’s get personal

Cortana is Microsoft’s solution to Apple’s Siri and Google’s Google Now. With Windows 10, Microsoft is attempting to develop an intelligent personal assistant for the future of not just search but also the way you interact with your devices (mobile and personal computer). The key will be ensuring that Cortana is not only personal but proactive. Microsoft’s vision is that she will continually learn from your patterns and begin to proactively anticipate what you do – such as checking last night’s sports scores as soon as you wake up in the morning. Microsoft actually interviewed real personal assistants to better understand what made them useful for the consumer, which inspired features such as the notebook feature.

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15 Aug

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File ManagementNew TechnologyWindows 10

Virtual Desktops in Windows 10

August 15, 2015 | By |

Virtual Desktops 

If you are like me, you use the same device for work and play. Virtual desktops let you create independent workspaces where you can keep all the applications you use for work, another for researching your next vacation getaway, and still another for your favorite hobby. This ought to streamline efficiency for the mode in which you are working.

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05 Jun

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How to Verify What Version of Windows You Are Using

June 5, 2015 | By |

To verify what version of Windows you are using, follow these steps:

  1. Click the Start button (likely in the bottom left hand corner)
  2. Type “cmd”, then select “cmd” from the programs list by clicking on it
  3. Type “winver”
  4. Press the Enter key

Alternatively, you can navigate to this link which will indicate which version you are using.

21 May

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Computer BasicsTips and Tricks

How to Verify Your Computer’s Specifications

May 21, 2015 | By |

To Verify your computer’s specifications, follow these steps:

  1. Click the Start button (likely in the bottom left hand corner of the desktop)
  2. Right click on Computer/My Computer and select Properties
  3. Check out the specifications under system such as the Processor, Installed Memory (RAM) and System Type