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…
People have written asking how to use Windows more efficiently or personalize their PCs. I have narrowed it down to a few of my favorites. These are the directions for Windows 11, but most are also usable in Windows 10. In my opinion, you should start going to Windows 11 soon if you have not…
You know, you have asked me, and I have answered you about cloud storage, so today more about it. I am a firm believer in “cloud” storage. I frequently use it. Some of you are worried about the security of online storage. Cloud storage is a way to store digital files (i.e., documents, photos, and…
You know many people have asked me questions similar to, “How do I remove all my personal info from Google,” Facebook, or whatever, “it worries me?” They have a lot of information about you, and you may not realize it. They most likely know your political viewpoint, favorite candidates, what you think about various things….
For the past few weeks, I have let you know about several specific applications that I feel, and by the questions I have received, may help you in the tech world. Today we will look at another one of the many meeting programs out there. The most recognized one out there, since Covid-19, is Zoom….
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