Google Wizard

How to Become a Google Wizard

  As we all know, Google is a highly powerful search engine. It houses an enormous collection of web pages, images, videos, and news stories that can be conveniently retrieved in mere moments. Having a thorough understanding of how to utilize Google can give you an advantage when it comes to your research and academic…

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Phone Numbers

Well, I know that you understand what phone numbers are, and it is very likely you have one. If you are working or own a business, you may have two. If you have a fax machine, which many do not anymore, you have a third number or more. But what if you are like me…

Google 2FA Phone Approval

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…

Complex Passwords

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,

Password Reset for Gray Haired Tech Site

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…

Chrome Extensions

Chrome Extensions Six Years Later, 2

We looked at a few Google Chrome Extensions last week that I have been using for a while. BitWarden, Capital One Shopping, Chrome Remote Desktop, and DuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials were briefly examined. I list them alphabetically, not in order of relevance or necessity. You could find all of them to be quite helpful when using…

Chrome Extensions

Chrome Extensions Six Years Later, 1

Recently, I’ve received emails from people wondering what nice Chrome Extensions they should occasionally use. Over six years ago, I wrote a thorough series about them at ghtech.site/google-ext. But today, I thought I’d respond to some questions I’ve lately received regarding the ones I like best, right now, and what they do. Let’s start by…