Miguel Leiva-Gomez, Author at Make Tech Easier

New Year, New Horizons: What We Can Expect From Mobile Technology in 2014

The year 2013 has come to an end, and 2014 is upon us. It is now time to look forward and see what kinds of new gadgets and gizmos we’ll see in our near future.

8 Things You Should Do When Seeking Technical Support

Getting technical support is supposed to be easy, but sometimes we just make it more complicated. Here are things you should do to avoid getting stuck in support limbo.

Is Drone Delivery Going To Become a “Thing”?

Domino’s UK delivered two pizzas using a drone. Amazon also announced plans to use drone delivery for light packages. How will drone’s future looks like?

How to Take The Perfect Panoramic Picture on Your Phone

Angry that your panoramic picture doesn’t turn out well as you expected? Here are a few steps that I use to create beautiful panoramic pictures.

What Does The Future of 3D Printing Look Like?

When 3D printing first came out, no one knows whether it is a fad or is here to stay. The general consensus, though, is that 3D printing is here to stay.

Are Desktop PCs Losing Relevance?

As tablets become more affordable, you might be thinking whether the PC is still going to be relevant in the coming years or not. Let us examine this idea and explore some possibilities of the coming market.

MTE Explains: Protocols, And Their Relevance

Most people don’t understand what an Internet protocol is. Check this article out to find out more about protocols and how it have changed the internet.

Mouse, Trackball, or Touch Pad? Which One Should You Get?

Mouse, trackball and touch pad, they all serve a purpose and that made them difficult to choose. Which one’s better? Let’s explore this!

Everything You Need To Know About SSD Caching

What is SSD caching? How does it work? How can you enable this? These are all questions you’ll find the answer to in this piece.

3 Questions About Fiber Optics Finally Answered

You’re probably wondering why your ISP is not switching to fiber optics and providing faster connection speed. We will take a detail look at the situation and answer all of these questions in a way that’s easy to understand!.

Identity Theft on The Internet: Can You Prevent It?

What if someone else had enough information about you from the web to become you? What can you do to prevent identity theft? We’re here to help you out.

How to Identify a Fake Antivirus Program

A fake piece of software will do everything it can to convince you that it’s real. This is particularly true for a fake antivirus program. How can you detect this?

How Much Does Screen Size Matter on a Phone?

People now have the option to buy a smartphone that has a whopping 6.3-inch screen size. Have we gone too far, or are we seeing a new era of consumer choices?

5 Common Laptop-Killing Practices Most of Us Are Guilty Of

Do you own an expensive laptop? You will probably want to avoid these laptop killing practices. They will apply for smartphones and tablet as well.

Does a Better CPU Lead to a Better Phone? 4 Big Mobile Processor Questions Answered

Most manufacturers like to boost how fast their mobile processors are, but is it translating better smartphone performance?

What You Need to Know About MAC Addresses

If you’ve ever looked at the details on your network card, you might have noticed an awkward-looking series of alphanumeric characters. As you gaze upon this sequence of characters, a question may pop up in your head: “What in the name of Torvalds is a MAC address?!” And the answer is here.

3 Ways to Allow Guest Users on Google Chrome

If you’re using Chrome and don’t feel like letting people poking into your privacy, here are some ways to set up guest users account in Google Chrome.

Everything You Need to Know About Email Headers

When you look at an email, all you usually see is the message body, subject line, sender, and recipient. When you dig into the header, you see a large amount of enigmatic text that can be very confusing. Learn how to decipher the email headers and prevent yourself from falling into trouble.

What Is “UTM_Source” And Should You Be Worried?

You may have seen URLs with a long string attached to the end of the link that looks something like this: “utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=fanpage&utm_campaign=new+article&wa_ibsrc=fanpage.” Should you be worried about the implications of this? We’ll have a look at what UTM is and answer any question you might have on this subject.

4 Popular Bitcoin Alternatives and How They Compare to Bitcoin

The cryptocurrencies is here to stay. Bitcoin may be receiving the most attention at the moment, but it is definitely not the only one around. There are tons of Bitcoin alternatives. Here we will take a look at the 4 popular Bitcoin alternatives and see how they compare to Bitcoin.

4 Things You Should Know About Digital Cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Litecoin, PPCoin, Etc.)

The Internet has entered a new era in which people can start trading in currencies that are not run by governments, called cryptocurrencies. If you have heard all the hype and wanted to get involved, it’s best that you find out more before investing in digital cryptocurrencies.

4 Things Windows 8.1 Has Done Away With For Good

There are many new features in Windows 8.1, but Microsoft has also removed some features for good. Here are 4 things Windows 8.1 has done away with for good.

4 Reasons Why A Third Party DNS Server Is Better Than What Your ISP Gives You

You’ve probably heard of alternate DNS servers and how they could probably help you in some way or another. You may also wonder why you need to switch over. I’m going to give you some reasons why you probably should be using third party DNS server. You will end up wondering why you haven’t done it yet.

Why You Should Have Local Backups Of Your Cloud Backup

When it comes to cloud storage, one of the things you shouldn’t do is to place all your eggs in one basket. You should also take the precaution to backup the data to somewhere you can physically access. Allow me to explain why.

Internet Speeds Inconsistent With Your Plan? Read This!

Have you ever wondered why your Internet speed is always not as fast as your service provider said it would be? It never hurts to examine the most common causes of slower-than-advertised Internet speeds and determine whether one of these is happening to you so that you can determine how to remedy the situation.

How Running 64-Bit Windows Protects You From Malware

Who would’ve ever known that running 64-bit Windows makes your computer more secure? Tell this to any so-called computer wiz and they’ll laugh. However, there are some things you have to understand about Windows that will probably make you think twice about ever settling for a 32-bit version ever again.

Can Tor Really Protect Your Online Privacy From The NSA (And Other Government Organizations)?

When the news that the NSA are keeping records of your phone calls and web data transfers broke out, people start to worry if they are really safe online and some of them switched to Tor to protect their privacy online. The question is, is Tor really safe? Does it really protect you from the NSA’s clutches?

How Progress Bars Work And Why They Are Inaccurate Most of the Time

The progress bar is supposed to make your life better by informing you how much more time it requires to finish the job. However, most of the time, it is inaccurate and it could show 99% for the last 5 minutes. We understand your frustration, which is why I’m going to explain exactly why these things happen.

How BitTorrent DHT Peer Discovery Works

Peer discovery is an essential part of the BitTorrent protocol. It’s how its downloads happen so quickly: You connect to multiple people, and each of them upload a little piece of the file to you. This article explains how the whole BitTorrent DHT peer discovery process works.

How to Get Passive 3D Movies to Play Right in Windows

After some months of buying my own passive polarized display, I’ve realized that anyone new to this kind of hardware is probably going to have a hard time figuring it out. The learning curve isn’t incredibly steep, but there’s not much information on how to get passive 3D movies to play just how you want them.

2 Unexpected File Types Where Computer Viruses Can Exist (And They Are Not .EXE)

Other than exe files, there are a few different file types that viruses can be present in. In this article, we will show you the different file types and discuss them in detail.

What Is DDoS and How Can You Protect Yourself

You’ve probably seen the words “DoS” and “DDoS” pop up. In case you’ve been wondering what they are and how they affect you, we’ll delve into that and also mention a little bit on the the possibilities of protecting yourself from such an attack.

How To Make Sure Your Antivirus Software Is Working

You probably have invested money in a good antivirus software, but how do you know that your anitvirus software is working, without actually infecting your computer intentionally?

How 3D Technology Works

For those who are planning to buy a 3D capable device, this article shows you what you need to know about 3D technology and help you make a better decision.

3D Monitors: Here is What You Need to Know

If you’re thinking about purchasing a 3D monitor, this article will answer many of the more popular questions about them.

Recover Passwords For Windows Apps With Password Recovery Bundle

Ever get caught up in activity, grow tired and forgetful, and wish there were a way to recover passwords for Windows apps? Here is a great Password recovery tool and we have a giveaway for it.

Smartphone Battery Life – Why They Drain So Quickly And Possible Solutions

Have you ever wondered why your smartphone battery life is much worst than the old dumb phone? In this article, we will explain the cause for poor battery life and the solutions to extend it.

Does Increasing Page File Make The Computer Run Faster?

Page File in Windows can help to share the load with the memory, but will increasing the page file make the computer run faster? Read on to find out the answer.

How to Safeguard Your Windows Computer from a Browser Hijack

A browser hijacking is the practice of taking advantage of vulnerabilities in the browser to compromise the user’s computer in a manner that would serve the interests of the hijacker. There are a few ways a hijacker can achieve this, and we will detail each of them as well as discuss how to prevent them from happening.

How Digital Camera Works (And Why More Pixels Doesn’t Lead To A Better Photo)

In this article, we will simplify the technology behind digital camera and explain why some cameras perform better than others!

Migrate Windows Data, Files And Settings Easily with Zinstall WinWin 2013

If you just bought a new PC, you will know that transferring data and settings from the old PC to the new machine can be a hassle. When you find yourself in this scenario, there’s one application that can answer your call to migrate data and files: Zinstall WinWin. We have a giveaway for this event. Read on for more detail.

How to Change Internet Explorer 10’s Default Search Engine

Bing is the default search provider in Internet Explorer 10 and it’s very difficult to configure another search provider. In fact, it almost looks impossible. We’ll explain how you can change the search provider in Internet Explorer 10, effectively ending the frantic search for that darned setting.

4 New Windows 8 Apps You Should Get Your Hands On

If you have not been checking out the Windows store, here are some useful Windows 8 apps that have appeared lately!

How to Add Shutdown And Restart Options To The Taskbar Context Menu [Windows 8]

In Windows 8, you can right-click the bottom left-hand corner of your screen to get a context menu that takes you to places such as your task manager and control panel. In this tutorial, we will show you a way to add the shutdown and restart options to the taskbar context menu.

MTE Explains: What Is Cloud Computing?

You have heard a lot about the “cloud”, but do you really know what it means? In this article, we will explain what is cloud computing and some of more popular example of cloud services.

How to Fix Busy Windows Processes

If your Windows processes are constantly running at 100% and taking up system resources, What should you do in this situation? Here are the solutions to fix these busy Windows processes.

The Differences Between a Refurbished and New PC (And Is a Refurbished PC a Better Deal?)

When some people see the word “refurbished” placed in the title of a PC, their immediate reaction is to avoid the item like the plague, not knowing all the differences between a refurbished and new PC. Refurbished PC is not as bad as you think, and with a little attention, it could save you money too.

Understanding Windows 8 Licensing Options: Which One To Choose

Even after Microsoft’s simplified the licensing system for Windows 8, people are still confused which version of Windows 8 they should get. In this article, we are going to go through the various version of Windows 8 and which license you should get for your machine.

5 Strange Things You’ll Find In Microsoft Windows

Some call “Easter Eggs”, while others call them bugs, but nevertheless, these weird stuff doesn’t stop appearing in Windows. Let’s have a look at instances when Windows starts acting weird in ways that are completely reproducible!

How To Make Your Computer’s Screen Saver Motion-Sensitive With Your Webcam [Windows]

The usual way to deactivate a screensaver is to type on the keyboard or move your mouse. What if you can do it via your webcam when it spotted a movement? Let’s have a look!