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Brady Gavin

Contributing since September, 2017

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About Brady Gavin

Brady Gavin is a passionate writer, tech aficionado, and a programmer at heart. He enjoys writing programs, tech articles, and tearing apart electronics and putting them back together again. When he's not writing feverishly in a cafe, you can find him with his toes in the sand, soaking up the sun at the beach.

Latest Articles

The Windows search settings. 1
Windows 10
How to Find All the Photos Stored on Your Windows 10 PC

Missing image files?

Task Manager open on Windows 10. It can be used to launch PowerShell. 1
Windows 10
9 Ways to Open PowerShell in Windows 10

It is time to stop using Command Prompt.

A PDF file being printed on Windows 11. 1
Files
What Is a PDF File (and How Do I Open One)?

Stop sending people DOCX files.

VLC Media Player is a great way to play MP4s. 1
media
What Is an MP4 File (and How Do I Open One)?

A file with the .

A Windows Terminal. 1
Windows 11
How to Use the DIR Command in Windows

One of the truly essential commands on the Windows command line.

Some ports on a router. 1
Windows 10
How Do I Open a Port on Windows Firewall?

Firewalls keep your PC safe, but they can also get in the way.

A USB drive plugged into a Windows PC. 1
Windows 10
How to Download a Windows 10 ISO Without the Media Creation Tool

Don't like or need the Media Creation Tool?

Settings on Windows 10. 1
Windows 10
How to Change the Size of Text in Windows 10

Sometimes the size of the font on your computer can be too small or hard to see due to display scaling issues on higher-resolution screens.

An eReader. 1
Kindle
What Is an EPUB File (and How Do I Open One)?

Here's how to crack that virtual book open.

An eBook. 1
eReader
What Is a MOBI File (and How Do I Open One)?

It's an older file format, but it checks out.

Some folders on Windows. 1
Windows 10
6 Ways to Rename Files and Folders in Windows 10

Right-click > Rename is so mundane.

Adobe Photoshop on a PC. 1
Windows 10
How to Convert an Image to JPG Format

Not everything needs to be a lossless file.

The Windows 11 Start Menu with a few apps that use XML based files, like Word and Excel. 1
Files
What Is An XML File (And How Do I Open One)?

HTML's more exciting cousin.

The Windows 11 Start Menu. 1
Files
What Is A 7Z File (And How Do I Open One)?

Like a ZIP, but not quite.

Device and Printer options on Windows 10. 1
Windows 10
How to Turn On and Use Bluetooth on Windows 10

Not every Windows 10 PC comes with Bluetooth built in, but it is easy to add if you want it.

User Account options in Control Panel. 1
Windows 10
How to Remove Your Windows 10 Password

Removing your sensitive data's first line of defense isn't a great plan.

A CPU without a heatsink. 1
Windows 10
How to Enable the Ultimate Performance Power Plan in Windows 10

Ultimate performance comes at a cost.

PowerShell open on Windows 11. 1
Command Prompt & PowerShell
How to Use the Ping Command to Test Your Network

A simple tool, but one that can be useful in the right circumstances.

Microsoft Word open on a Mac. 1
Google Docs
How to Import a Word Document into Google Docs

Just because you don't have Word doesn't mean you can't read and edit Word documents.

The back of a disc. 1
Storage
What Is An ISO File (And How Do I Use Them)?

Physical discs might be out of style, but virtual discs, like ISO files, are as useful as ever.

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