The last couple of weeks I showed you 10 Tech Tips and mentioned maps in that bit of information. I received several questions from readers asking about learning more about Google Maps. So, here are 10 Google Maps features you may have not heard of before. You can see Google Maps at maps.google.com. These are…
As time goes on, I learn about, and use, sites, and software apps, that can be very helpful. Today I thought I would suggest five that I, personally, find useful. Whether you are a new or experienced computer user you can benefit from them. These are listed in alphabetical order. Let us take a look….
Using a Microsoft account to log into your computer can be both a blessing and a curse, depending on your needs and preferences. For new users, let us dive into the reasons why this might be a great idea, as well as some potential downsides to consider. If you choose not to use your Microsoft…
Last week we looked at “How to Build Your New PC, Part 1” (link it), so it seems only logical to proceed with Part 2 today. Thanks to those of you who asked for more information! For this second look we know that setting up a new computer safely requires a systematic approach to organization,…
Many people will be getting a new PC for Christmas. First, congratulations and yes, I may be slightly jealous. But only because you bought one since I did and yours has more updates and features. Of course, the one your neighbor buys tomorrow will have more features than yours. It is almost impossible to get…
I wrote about this helpful tool several years ago, “Quick Assist.” Not much has changed but since I receive emails similar to, “What it is, how it works, and how I can use it?” I thought it may be time for a refresher. Oh, read to the end for a deal! Have you ever wanted…
You asked about AI, so here you go. I only created the question below and Google’s Gemini AI wrote the entire article, including the title, regarding new laptops, (gemini.google.com). It has 682 words, close to what I asked below. BTW, I do not use contractions…yet. Question: Write a column in the format of https://GrayHaired.Tech/ about…
After last week’s article regarding Thunderbird, I had several interested users write and ask me about giving a rundown on using Gmail. So, today, let us look at some Gmail basics. I was also asked why I stated that you should have multiple email accounts, so let us look at that first. I feel…
You know, email was vital to me in the business world. I used it often and depended on it. I grew up in the Microsoft world and always used Microsoft Outlook as my email client. However, now that I am no longer in the business world, i.e., retired, I depend on email for fewer things….
Have you ever started to do something on your computer and the “User Account Control Settings” window pops up? I am sure you have. And the geek in me refers to it as “UAC,” for obvious reasons. UAC stands for User Account Control, and it is a security feature implemented in Microsoft Windows, starting from…
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