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Windows 11: clean up?

August 24, 2021 N8N 0 Comments Matt Bentley

You might have heard that Windows 11 is coming out sometime soon and that Microsoft is planning a Windows 365 “Thin client” version of Windows.

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The word on printers

June 21, 2021June 23, 2021 N8N 0 Comments computers, Matt Bentley, Printer advice, Printers

Printers. Gotta have ’em, gotta loathe ’em. The cost of ink alone is something to turn the corners of your mouth earthward.

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Computer talk

January 18, 2021January 19, 2021 N8N 0 Comments Computer language, Computer tips, Matt Bentley

Matt Bentley has noticed a surprising preponderance of folk who don’t know what to name things in a computer. Here are some tips.

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How old is too old?

November 23, 2020 N8N 0 Comments Computer, Matt Bentley, When to replace computer

When do you replace a computer? What are the obvious signs to look out for? There is no simple answer, unfortunately.

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The pros and cons of tablets

November 1, 2020October 20, 2020 N8N 0 Comments computers, Matt Bentley

Computer writer Matt Bentley considers the advantages and disadvantages of tablets and offers some suggestions.

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Add life to old computers

October 5, 2020 N8N 0 Comments Bentley Home PC Support, Computer tips, Matt Bentley, recycle

You can re-use, repair and re-purpose computers – some options for doing this are shared by computer man Matt Bentley.

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