I wrote about this helpful tool several years ago, “Quick Assist.” Not much has changed but since I receive emails similar to, “What it is, how it works, and how I can use it?” I thought it may be time for a refresher. Oh, read to the end for a deal! Have you ever wanted…
You asked about AI, so here you go. I only created the question below and Google’s Gemini AI wrote the entire article, including the title, regarding new laptops, (gemini.google.com). It has 682 words, close to what I asked below. BTW, I do not use contractions…yet. Question: Write a column in the format of https://GrayHaired.Tech/ about…
Continuing from last week, if your computer feels unusually hot, or you hear your fans running at full speed for extended periods of time, it may be overheating. This can lead to system instability and potential hardware damage, which means it could need maintenance to clean dust and improve cooling. Regular cleaning is essential to…
You know, you do several, or many, things to make sure life runs smoother. You go to the doctor occasionally to get a checkup; you replace your air-filter in your car, and change the oil. What about your computer. It does a lot of work for you, even if you only use it to read…
I know that if you have kids and grandkids, you want to make sure they are safe everywhere. Unfortunately, today we have more areas of concern than in the olden days, i.e., before technology. There are many ways out there to help you keep track of them, but a couple of good ideas I have…
As you know by now, I spent years in the tech world at several companies. The interesting thing is that all of them had one requirement for continued employment. You may not realize it, but that rule is to ALWAYS LOCK YOUR PC when you are away from it. I never heard of anyone losing…
I mentioned Surfshark previously, and have had people ask me for more information about it. So, let us take a look, today. To understand what Surfshark does and how to use it, it’s essential to grasp the concept of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). A VPN creates a secure and private connection over the internet,…
I have talked about this before but from what I have read from a few of you…you may not be listening. The message I have for you is, “UPDATE EVERYTHING!”. I know on the web all caps indicate shouting, but I am shouting to get your attention! What are the dangers of not updating software…
Just as you did last time, you can get to these settings by right-clicking on a blank area of the taskbar, and selecting, “Taskbar settings.” We stopped at showing the seconds in the system tray clock. Today, onto, “Combine taskbar buttons and hide labels.” Which is how to arrange your buttons on the taskbar. Choose…
Last week I gave you an example of some things you can use to customize or personalize your Windows 11 computer. I had several people ask how could they “fix” the taskbar. First, people hated Windows 10 when it premiered, second, they got used to it and loved it after a while. I believe the…
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