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The Windows System Tray, or “Systray,” is that little area on your taskbar where all the tiny icons live. They’re usually segmented off to the right side of the taskbar, and if you have a lot of them, they can get pretty cramped in there. But have you ever wondered why they’re called the “System…

We all know that feeling. You’re sitting at your computer, iTunes open, and you see that little notification telling you that you have X number of devices authorized to play your tunes. “That’s great,” you think to yourself, “all my hard-earned music is safe from prying ears.” But then you remember that you bought a…

If you’re new to the Apple ecosystem, you might not know what an Apple ID is. Put simply, it’s like a key that unlocks all of Apple’s services. It gives you access to the App Store, iCloud, Apple Music and more. In short, it’s pretty essential. So how do you go about creating one? Here’s…

Acting as the gatekeeper to your music collection, authorizing your computer for iTunes ensures that only authorized devices can access your library. This is how you do it: first, open iTunes and sign in with your Apple ID. Next, go to the ‘Store’ menu and select ‘Authorize This Computer.’ A box will pop up asking…

Let’s face it, we’ve all been there. You’re in the middle of a project and your computer goes to sleep, costing you valuable time. Whether you’re working on a report for work or school, or just trying to beat your high score in Candy Crush, here are a few tips to keep your computer from…