Is Using the Edge Browser the Dark Side?
As someone who primarily uses Google products, I never expected to recommend a Microsoft browser. However, the recent version of their browser, Edge…
How to Protect You, Yours, and Your Stuff
Since society has changed significantly over the past few years, I have a few suggestions for you. Here are some ways you can protect your physical items, like a bicycle, phone, or car, from theft today, electronically and physically. If you are looking for a way to protect your belongings and keep track of your…
Google Chrome’s New Password Manager and 2FA
Google’s new password manager is a free service that allows you to store, generate, and autofill your passwords across all of your devices. It is easy to use and very secure. The previous version they had until the last month or so was not all that secure. To use it, go to “chrome://password-manager/passwords” and sign in…
Microsoft Word vs Google Docs vs LibreOffice
Microsoft Word (Microsoft365.com), Google Workspace (Docs.Google.com), and LibreOffice (LibreOffice.org) are three of the most popular word-processing software programs available. Each program has its strengths and weaknesses, so it is important to choose the right one for your needs.
Family Options
Family Options represents a collection of resources available to parents, grandparents, and or guardians for controlling their children’s online activities. Setting up and using family options is simple. Initially, parents need to establish a free Microsoft account for themselves and their kid(s). After the account is created, they can include their children in their family…
The Death of Cortana
Microsoft announced in June 2023 that it would be killing Cortana, the company’s voice-activated virtual assistant. The standalone Cortana app for Windows will be discontinued in late 2023, and Cortana will no longer be available on Android or iOS devices. Cortana was first introduced in 2014 as a voice assistant for Windows Phone devices. It…
10 or 11, The Choice is Yours for Now
The debate of whether to stick with Windows 10 or upgrade to Windows 11 has been circulating for some time. Is it worth installing the upgrade…should you proceed with it? Of course, it took a little while to convince me, but now it is in good shape. I have been testing Windows 11 since its…
Thumb Drives for Applications and Storage
Installing applications and operating systems both on thumb drives, also known as USB drives, can be a risky endeavor. You may worry about data corruption and storage limits, while also questioning if the drive will last. Your hard drives are a critical component of your systems, and with internet speeds increasing, you want to be…
Internet Usage Stats (Addiction)
Last week we looked at computer statistics. Today a couple of other interesting stats. With people of the world so locked into tweeting, Facebooking, texting, Googling, and constant personal and/or business e-mail checks, a genuine risk of tech addiction exists for the current generation of children. But studies show adults/parents are struggling too. Recent research…