The Computer Tutor

Recent Episodes

Computer slowdown? Check these two things first

Posted January 19, 2020 • 00:10:26

This tip is based on what is probably the most common question I get, which is “Why is my computer running so slowly??” It is definitely frustrating...

Security cameras that are easy to set up – and cheap

Posted January 5, 2020 • 00:09:27

If you think having security cameras in your home would be expensive and complicated, I have good news! I got some recently and they were really easy...

The new trick to downloading Google images

Posted December 22, 2019 • 00:09:08

It used to be easy to just search Google for an image and download that full size image to your computer. Google changed their image download process...

Make sure System Restore is set up properly

Posted December 8, 2019 • 00:09:12

There are a few things about Windows 10 that don’t really make sense. When I set up a new computer, or when I do the upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows...

Fun things you can say to Alexa

Posted November 24, 2019 • 00:11:45

There are more than 120 million “smart speakers” in US homes. In our house, we have the Google Home speaker, and here in my home office I have Alexa....