Tag: fixieit tech tips


  • How to Read Your First Google Analytics Report Without Getting Lost

    So, you’ve installed Google Analytics on your website — maybe through Site Kit or manually — and now you’re staring at charts, graphs, and numbers that look like airplane cockpit controls. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Most people open Google Analytics for the first time and wonder: “Okay… now what?”Let’s simplify it. In this article,…

  • How to Improve Engagement and Boost Your Google Analytics Numbers

    You’ve set up Google Analytics, learned what the reports mean, and now you’re asking the real question — how do I actually make these numbers better? Getting traffic is one thing, but keeping people on your site, getting them to interact, and making them return — that’s where engagement comes in. Let’s go through a…

  • Master Your PDFs: How to Edit, Sign, and Merge Like a Pro

    There was a time when PDFs were the “final” format — something you couldn’t touch once exported. But things have changed. Today, you can edit, rearrange, sign, and even merge PDFs without breaking a sweat. Whether you’re managing business reports, invoices, or school documents, mastering a few PDF tricks can save you hours. Editing PDFs…

  • Top 5 Free Tools to Convert PDFs Without Losing Quality

    Converting a PDF shouldn’t feel like walking through a maze of ads and watermarks. The good news — there are reliable, free tools that handle conversions neatly without sacrificing quality. 1. SmallpdfSimple, fast, and web-based. It converts PDFs to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and JPG while keeping original layouts intact. The drag-and-drop interface makes it ideal…

  • From Chaos to Clarity: Organizing Your PDFs the Smart Way

    If your “Documents” folder looks like a digital junkyard, you’re not alone. PDFs pile up faster than we realize — receipts, statements, proposals, and reports. The trick isn’t deleting them; it’s organizing them smartly. Step 1: Create Purpose-Based Folders Start by sorting by category — Finance, Work, Personal, Projects. Within each, you can go by…

  • Automate the Boring Stuff: A Beginner’s Guide to IFTTT or Zapier

    Do you find yourself manually doing the same digital tasks over and over? Automation can do that for you. Services like IFTTT (If This Then That) and Zapier act as digital bridges between your apps. You create a “recipe” or “Zap” with a trigger and an action. For example: These are simple “set-it-and-forget-it” rules that…

  • Cloud Storage 101: Your Ultimate Guide to Never Losing a File Again

    Cloud storage is like a virtual hard drive on the internet. Using a service like Google Drive, Dropbox, or Microsoft OneDrive means your files are safe even if your laptop is lost, stolen, or dies. More than just backup, it allows you to access your files from any device—your phone, a library computer, or a…

  • Stop Typing, Start Commanding: How to Use Text Expanders to 10x Your Productivity

    Why it helps a lot: People waste hours typing the same email responses, addresses, and common phrases. Text expanders are a life-changing tool that most average users don’t know about. Brief Outline:

  • Stop the Spinning Wheel of Death: A Practical Guide to Troubleshooting a Slow PC

    Why it helps a lot: A slow computer is one of the most frequent and frustrating issues. This article provides a structured, easy-to-follow checklist that anyone can use, moving from simple to more advanced fixes without being intimidating. Brief Outline:

  • Beyond Passwords: A Simple, Non-Techie Guide to Using a Password Manager

    Why it helps a lot: Password fatigue is real. People use weak, reused passwords because it’s easy. A password manager is the single biggest security and convenience upgrade for the average user. Brief Outline: