Former Contributor
Patrick cohosts TekThing, a video show packed with viewer questions, product reviews, and how-tos. He also works on This Week in Computer Hardware, AVexcel, and Tested. Back in the day, he was on TechTV's The Screen Savers, along with Tekzilla and DIYtrying on Revision3.
If your Wi-Fi doesn't work in different corners of the house, for streaming HD video, or just seems to flake out when you need it most, try these simple tips to get it running smoothly.
| Smart Home | April 25, 2023 |
Anyone can afford a $35 Raspberry Pi, but what do you do with this blank slate of computing to get started? We have 5 easy, useful ideas that anyone can pull off.
| Videos | July 18, 2017 |
The Windows Task Manager is far more convenient than you might think. Check out these helpful tips if you're looking to make the most of the utility.
| Computing | May 13, 2016 |
From video players that work with any file, to a free Photoshop alternative, and even a key to vacuum up all your software keys from an old PC, these Windows tools do some amazing things, for free.
| Computing | February 19, 2016 |
Two-step authentication sounds technical and onerous, but setting it up is simple, and it makes it way more difficult for hackers to access your most important email and social-media accounts.
| Web | February 15, 2016 |
Whether you're struggling with slow resposne times or laggy 3D games, these free apps will help you speed up your PC by updating, defragmenting, and sometimes even decontaminating your computer.
| Computing | February 8, 2016 |
Disasters, natural or otherwise, are the reasons IT pros follow the 3-2-1 backup rule: Make three copies, on at least two different media -- like the drive on your machine and a USB drive -- with at least one copy stored offsite. Here's how you can do it too.
| Computing | February 2, 2016 |
I’m Patrick Norton from TekThing and I’m here on Digital Trends today to show you five awesome Google search hacks. First up, if you need a specific name or specific term, put them all in quotes. That tells Google you’re want to be specific and want to search for those exact words. Use a hyphen […]
| Web | January 22, 2016 |
How can you kill the apps that slow down Windows 10 on startup? Pin a window to the side of your screen with two keys? Summon Cortana quickly? We have answers to all that and much more, including GodMode, in our Windows 10 tips and tricks video.
| Videos | January 19, 2016 |
New DT contributor, and long-time tech authority, Patrick Norton has two really easy ways for you to organize your life and simplify your digital clutter in the new year.
| Computing | December 31, 2015 |