We have taken a look over the past couple of weeks (Part 1 – Part 2) regarding all the links I used in my articles last year. This is the last of the series. As always, if you see something of interest, check it out.
You know the layout if you read the last two but as a reminder; I have shortened the longer addresses using my “ghtech.site” prefix. (See the links, in the first paragraph above to visit the other 2 parts of this series.)
- PCMag.com. This is a prominent technology website that specializes in delivering independent, lab-based reviews of the latest hardware, software, and consumer electronics. Read all about it there.
- Microsoft Account Information, account.microsoft.com. Here you can take care of your Microsoft needs if you have an account.
- Family Link, ghtech.site/fam-link. Google’s application, Family Link, provides tools that respect families’ individual choices with technology, helping them create healthy, positive, and safe digital habits for kids.
- Kids’ Tech Contract, komando.com/contract. Kim Komando provides a contract to be used between the adults and kids in the family. It outlines and instructs the way the internet should be used. You can get the signatures of everyone involved.
- VLC, videolan.org. I suggest that all Windows users install this application for better listening and viewing of videos and music. It far outshines the app that comes with your pc.
- Google Gemini, gemini.google.com. Google’s latest AI concoction. Soon I think every site will have AI connected to it. Always remember to be nice to your Ais; like Siri, Alexa, Hey Google, etc. Since when they take over the world you want them to look out for you when they remember how nice and politely you treated them in their infancy.
- Quick Assist, ghtech.site/GHT-QA and ghtech.site/QuickAssist. The first link is my article about QA that includes a how to use it video. The second link is about this app you can use to be helped, or help someone with their Windows computer when you are not with them.
- Microsoft’s Touch Pad Instructions, ghtech.site/touchpad. This shows you how to switch over from a mouse to your notebook’s touchpad. I have done this after many decades of using a mouse and I like it.
- Revo Uninstaller, revouninstaller.com and BCUninstaller, www.bcuninstaller.com. Two of the more dependable application uninstallers for a Windows computer. BCUninstaller is free and Revo has a free and paid version. They do a much better job of removing an old application that the windows program does. To find out more info, read the article at GrayHaired.Tech. Just search for BCUninstaller.
- EDISON Alliance (ghtech.site/edison). Started by the World Economic Forum, which aims to connect 1 billion people to essential digital services by 2025.
- Organizing Your Files, ghtech.site/organize. Find out a good way to organize your files and folders on a PC in the most efficient, easy to navigate, and useful ways.
- Windows 11 Keyboard Shortcuts You Should Know, ghtech.site/shortcuts. The title says it all, check it out.
- The Best Keyboard Position, ghtech.site/ergonomics. Check out what the pros say about setting up a keyboard for the best posture, use, and comfort.
- Bitwarden, bitwarden.com. My favorite password creation and storage application for a different password on every site. Yes Jim, I even pay for this one, instead of using the free version.
- ProtonMail, proton.me/mail and Zoho Mail, zoho.com/mail. Two more popular email accounts but more for hyper-security and businesses.
- NeoSmart Technologies, neosmart.net/OemKey. The easiest way to find your Windows OS Product Key. Download the application, and easily find your key.
That is all for a review of 2024. I hope you enjoyed it and learned much from the links. You may want to put these articles in your browser’s bookmarks to refer to later.
Next week, is about what Microsoft PC Login is, and should you use it?
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