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Paul Ferson

Paul is a Northern Irish tech enthusiast who can normally be found tinkering with Windows software or playing games.

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MTE Explains: Full-Width Text on the Internet and Its Origins

Ever noticed full-width text “L I K E T H I S” on the Internet? There’s a lot more going on than you might think. Let’s discuss the origins of this trend.

Internet – Aug 9, 2016

MTE Explains: How Emoji Work

MTE Explains: How Emoji Work

Ever wondered how Emoji work? They’re more than just a fun way to express yourself via SMS or online. Here’s a closer look at these popular characters.

Tech Explained – Jul 7, 2016

Here's How to Save Time by Marking Numerous Checkboxes at Once

Here’s How to Save Time by Marking Numerous Checkboxes at Once

Having to mark checkboxes one by one on a web page can be frustrating and time consuming. Here are some ways to save time by marking numerous checkboxes at once.

Internet – Jun 22, 2016

Could the Privacy-Focused Brave Be Your Dream Web Browser?

Looking for a web browser that is focused on privacy? Brave web browser may be just what you’re looking for; it automatically blocks ads and trackers.

Internet – Jun 15, 2016

Interrogate a Website! Learn Finer Details of Web Design

Useful Tools to Check the Design Elements of a Website (and Learn the Finer Details of Web Design)

Ever come across a website with cool web design elements that you wanted to use yourself? Here are some browser extensions to help learn more about sites.

Internet – Jun 8, 2016

Unconventional Text Editors for Windows

Unconventional Text Editors for Windows

We’ve already outlined three of the best direct replacements for Notepad in a previous article. However, if you are looking for more options, here are some text editors that deviate from Notepad’s fundamental design.

Windows – May 26, 2016

Typefaces That Defined a Century

Typefaces That Defined a Century

Typefaces can shape a century of knowledge in their own way. In this article we take a look at those that shaped the period between 1900 and present day.

Opinions – May 19, 2016

Three Converters to Turn Your Pictures into ASCII Art

Interested in converting your pictures/text to ASCII art? Here are three converters you should check out.

Internet – May 4, 2016

MTE Explains: Overtype, What It Is and How to Use It

MTE Explains: Overtype – What It Is and How to Use It

Overtype allows you to write a word, move the cursor into the middle of the word, and replace the characters previously typed. Here are some of its benefits.

Windows – Apr 12, 2016

Change Notepad for More Powerful Alternatives

Powerful Notepad Alternatives for Windows

Notepad is a very lightweight text editor for Windows with very few options. If you’re looking for more powerful alternatives, here are some to check out.

Windows – Apr 7, 2016

MTE Explains: OpenType or TrueType, Which Should You Use?

MTE Explains: OpenType or TrueType, Which Should You Use?

Wondering about the difference between OpenType and TrueType? This article explains the difference between these two most common font formats to help you choose the best one for your needs.

Tech Explained – Mar 10, 2016

MTE Explains: Open Source Licenses

Understanding the Various Open Source Licenses

It can feel like everything you download has some legalese attached to it. This article casts some light on the different open source licenses available.

Tech Explained – Feb 25, 2016

Terrific Typefaces You're Missing Out On

Terrific Typefaces You’re Missing Out On

Looking for some cool, unique typefaces to help jazz up your Web and graphic designs? Here are a few fonts worth checking out that you probably don’t know about.

Productivity – Feb 17, 2016

MTE Explains: Common Word Processor File Formats

MTE Explains: Common Word Processor File Formats

If you’ve ever saved a document for use on another computer, you know there are a number of file formats to choose from. In this article we cover the many file formats that relate to documents.

Tech Explained – Feb 11, 2016

How to Use RegShot in Windows

How to Monitor Changes in Windows Registry with RegShot

Regshot is an open-source registry compare utility that allows you to quickly take a snapshot of your registry and compare it with a second one – done after doing system changes or installing a new software product.

Windows – Jan 28, 2016

MTE Explains: What Installing Software Actually Does

MTE Explains: What Installing Software Actually Does

It should not come as a surprise that computers do a lot of things in the background. In this article we tackle just what happens when installing software on Windows.

Tech Explained – Jan 27, 2016

How to Use Disposable Accounts for Viewing Different Websites

How to Use Disposable Accounts for Viewing Different Websites

Many websites require viewers to have an account to use certain features. If you intend to view content without making an account, here’s how to do so using disposable accounts.

Internet – Dec 23, 2015

How MusicBrainz Picard Can Help You Organise Your Music

How to Easily Organise Your Music with MusicBrainz Picard

Looking for software to help you identify and correct your music library? Musicbrainz Picard is a simple tool to do just that. Check it out.

Productivity – Dec 16, 2015

MTE Explains: ID3 Tagging on Music

MTE Explains: ID3 Tagging on Music

Do you like to keep your music library organized by using tags? Let’s take a look at the music ID3 tagging systems that define how we approach digital music.

Tech Explained – Dec 9, 2015

How to See File Checksums in Windows

How to See File Checksum in Windows

Windows doesn’t have a tool for viewing file checksum by default, so we’re going to show you how to see file checksums using software called HashTab.

Windows – Oct 22, 2015

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