Conferences & Meetings Online, Part 1

For many years I have been in the business world. Back in the past, when I was a young kid wetter behind the ears than I am now and starting out, we had meetings. Now, years later, we still have meetings, meetings and then more meetings. However, today we do not have to get in…

Uh Oh, There is a Problem

Several weeks ago, I had a friend contact me about a computer issue he was having. First, every time he started his Windows 10 computer several small windows would pop open in the lower right corner. They would contain various advertisements. He would proceed to shut them down by clicking the "x" in the right-hand…

Warranty Protection for Tech

If you are a regular reader of Double Click you know that I very rarely suggest purchasing anything. My motto is, “cheap is good but free is best.” However, sometimes I must shell out some dollars for something and hope I never have to use it. That thing is called insurance. So, let me share…

Take a Note and Much More

I get a question quite often about how I take notes using my phone. You know, an idea hits you and you want to "jot" it down for later. Yes, I know all of you old timers out there like a piece of paper and a pencil.  However, I always have my phone with me…

Weather I’m Right or Weather I’m Wrong

Do you check the weather online? How about on your phone app? Possibly your smart speaker, i.e. Google Home Mini, Amazon Echo Dot, or others that do not have quite the followers? Many still remain loyal to TV, radio and/or newspapers.   Weather is one of the top ten most searched items according to Google’s 2018…

Another Google App Bites the Dust

Over the years I have written about many great applications Google has created. The most notable of course is the Google.com search engine. It is phenomenal in that it gives you and me the ability to find out almost any piece of information we are looking for. Of course, is that information correct? Depends on…

Easy, Hard Passwords

About two years ago I wrote about the updated rules of password creation but I still receive questions about creating passwords all the time. Most recently from Jim. “I would like to know if you have any helpful hints or info on how to make a safe password and most importantly how to remember it….

Permanently Offline

Several years ago I came up with an idea and was told by most everyone I mentioned it to that I was, well basically nuts. My idea was to set up an online system that would alert specific people if I was offline for an extended period. Say I was kidnapped by nefarious persons and…