Rocketbook Wave

Not Quite a Spiral-Bound Notebook

Has technology changed the way we do things? I know, I know, silly question. I was riding on a longer than normal trip with my wife last week. We were talking about how we navigated around the U.S. with an Atlas pre-smartphones. You know the book that links page 34 with page 19 so you…

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…

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…

Amazon Locked?

Amazon Lock

You know, I really support the local brick and mortar businesses in the area. Our local businesses support our local people and local economy, which helps us all. But occasionally, I also purchase things through online stores. Remember that many local businesses have online sales, so the line sometimes blurs. Today I want to mention…

Virtual Classes

Was 2020 a Failure?

Looking back on 2020, there were a lot of disappointments to say the very least. I remember Covid-19 as the first. Then other health issues related or not… who knows for sure. Death. Job losses by way too many gainfully employed people. Isolation from family and friends causing loneliness and depression for many. Financial loss!…

Microsoft Winmdows Defender

Antivirus Expired, Oh No!

You know it bothers me when the larger, more trustworthy companies play with us. The reasons are usually altruistic; they of course want to help you. Make improvements and most important to them…make some money for their shareholders. With more money, they can add more features and updates to their software, hardware, or whatever. The…

2020 Sites in Review, Part 3

For the past two weeks, we have reviewed the sites that I wrote about in 2020. What a year to remember…or for most of us, forgetting would be the better option. Today is the last look at those sites. If you see something that reminds you of another site, whether it is similar or for…