Passkeys
If you’re tired of remembering long and complex passwords, there’s good news for you: passkeys are here! Passkeys are a newer way to sign in to apps and websites,
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…
Computer Usage Stats
In today’s digital world, it’s almost impossible to imagine our lives without computers. Whether for work or leisure, we rely on these powerful machines to accomplish things we do in our daily lives. And the statistics on computer usage globally are just as impressive as the technology itself. From the number of devices in use…
I Lost My Password Uh-Oh
Have you ever forgotten your Gmail, Facebook, or even your Gray Haired Tech password and found yourself locked out of your accounts? It can be a frustrating experience, especially when you need to access important information or connect with friends and family online. Fortunately, there are ways to recover your lost password and regain access…
Neuralink, Ut Oh
Before I start with the possibly disturbing and scary topic this week about Neuralink, let me first do a follow-up. Last week I said we were finished with questions that I often get from readers. But Craig asked a question that he thought I would answer in the Q&A series for the past several weeks;…
Common Questions, Part 3
If you missed Q&A, Part 1 and Q&A, Part 2 of this series, use the links in the first of this sentence and review them. firewall For the past two weeks, we have looked at some of the random questions I have gotten from time to time over the years. I asked you to let…