First, welcome to the beginning of the 24th year of my technology articles. No, I cannot believe it either. I hear from many of you that enjoy it and learn, which is my goal. I am sure someone may enjoy lining their birdcage with it. But either way thanks for noticing! Next, as every year…
One day, you may have a need for your Windows operating system’s product key or your Microsoft Office key and it does not have to be a daunting task. People have asked me how too often. There are several straightforward methods to retrieve these important codes. Let us explore some of the easiest and most…
Hey there, new email user! Whether you are new to computers, from a former generation without an email address, or maybe never had an email address and feel like it is time to get started. Maybe you are eager to explore more on your computer (or smartphone). Let us chat about getting you set up…
In today’s digital age, texting apps have become an integral part of our daily lives, transforming the way we communicate with friends, family, colleagues, and coworkers. As we increasingly rely on these apps to exchange personal information, work-related data, and even sensitive business details, it is crucial to understand the security features they offer, and…
Last week we looked at “How to Build Your New PC, Part 1” (link it), so it seems only logical to proceed with Part 2 today. Thanks to those of you who asked for more information! For this second look we know that setting up a new computer safely requires a systematic approach to organization,…
Many people will be getting a new PC for Christmas. First, congratulations and yes, I may be slightly jealous. But only because you bought one since I did and yours has more updates and features. Of course, the one your neighbor buys tomorrow will have more features than yours. It is almost impossible to get…
I was talking to several friends the other day and our conversation, after solving all the world’s problems, turned to tech, and how it has changed our lives. Technology has undoubtedly transformed our world over the past 30 or 40 years, bringing both opportunities and challenges. While it is difficult to pinpoint a single “most…
After all these years, it finally did happen to me. Last month my Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, which was about 10 months old, started acting up. Before this I had a Flip3 that worked perfectly for over four years, but the Flip5 began having issues with parts of the screen. Sometimes when I tapped at…
For a beginner, there are many things to learn in Windows 11. One of the biggies is “Virtual Desktops.” They were also available in Windows 10 but have improved (they are sometimes referred to as Multiple Desktops). I believe you may want to take a look at them. If you would like to learn more…
Several times over the years I have mentioned an application that I have used for a long time to remove, or uninstall, applications from your Windows computer. It is called Revo Uninstaller (REVOUninstaller.com). I also suggest that you do not use the built-in uninstaller for Windows, since it is not extremely thorough. I did state…
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