Chromecast

A Prediction & Chromecast

I am not psychic, a paranormalist or any type of futurist. To show you how well I do in predicting the future, here are a couple of examples. I once owner a Ford Pinto and thought it was a superb car, then a Chevy Chevette (both failures in the public eye). When videotapes were the…

Ron and his bike

Back in the Saddle Again-Dictation Apps

I have recently received emails asking why I have missed a few articles over the last couple of weeks. Thanks for asking, and I have responded to each of your inquiries. For those others who may have been wondering, I will talk personally and off tech for a moment. In mid-April, I was in a…

Hamburger possiblities

How about a Hamburger?

Universal Icons are something that you know about and may not have known you knew. Think about some of these icons. The symbol of a house, an arrow pointing to the right, a Holmesian magnifying glass, a heart, a hand with the thumb pointing up or down and many, many more. You have it; the…

Which Computer Should I Buy?

Which Computer Should I Buy?

For the past several weeks we have been looking at questions I get most often. First it was browsers, then free email accounts, and last week alternatives for Microsoft Office. Today is one that I really dislike answering but often get quizzed on regarding my opinion. What computer should I get to replace my old…

Office Alternatives

Office Alternatives

This is the third week of me referencing some more common questions I get from my readers. The first week we looked at various browsers and bookmarking sites. Next, we looked at suggestions for free email accounts. Now, one that I have visited years ago and things have only gotten better, Office Suites. Most everyone…

Free Email Accounts

Free Email Accounts

I looked last week at some more common questions I get from my readers. I will continue on that this week, and also next week. Last week it was browser questions. Today we will think about email and to be specific, free email. There are some very popular email providers out there which you may…

Six most used browsers

Bookmark Your Favorites

There are many questions I get repeatedly asking about several principal things. For the next couple of weeks, I am going to talk to you about them. Since I get those questions, I figure there are other people out there who are interested even though they may not have asked. Today, let’s discuss browsers and…

Todoist

Do you need a To-do List?

I operate in an industry where I have 37 balls in the air all the time (more or less). Unfortunately, because of that, I occasionally drop a ball or two or possibly more. If I go on vacation, which I always try to do during the year, I come back to a pile of more…

Google and 2-Factor Verification

Google and 2-Factor Verification

Last week I mentioned Google’s “2-Step Verification” and I received emails asking what is it, how does it work, is it the same as MFA, 2FA? Also, for help in setting it up. I rarely give step-by-step instructions on how to make things work but the number of emails I received has encouraged me to…

What About Those Google Logins?

What About Those Google Logins?

It looks like Google Login which I wrote about years ago is here to stay. But from the emails I get, there are concerns about its use. I am not referring to your login to Gmail.com, Google Maps, or any of the other many Google applications or sites. If you do not have a Google…