Ransomware

Security!?

WOW, we had a week of gas vanishing. In some locations, it is still not available as it was the week before. Why? Well, unless you do not listen to any news, it was because of a ransomware attack supposedly perpetrated by Russia hackers named DarkSide. This attack was on Colonial Pipeline, that controls a…

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…

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…

I paid for software?

Apps I Purchased

The holidays are usually a great time of getting together with family and friends. I do not know how or if you are planning that this year, but I hope you have a great holiday season whatever you have decided. Also, as I have been asked this year and others, “Why don’t you write about…

LastPass\

LastPass

What do all the following require… if you have an account with them; email, online banking, Facebook, Instagram, Amazon, or any other site? This includes your newspaper account at the DNR and your free classes at GrayHaired.Tech. Of course, several things. First, a website to go to, next a username, and finally a password. Sites…

June 25 Travels

Remove What Google Has on You

Last week we …looked at how Google tracks you. Keep in mind that most of this happens when you are logged in with your Google account on your phone or browser. Most Google users do this. Last week I mentioned if your Google account was set up before this summer they keep your information indefinitely….

Google Account Page

Google is Watching & Recording You

Google is Watching You know by reading my steady supply of tech articles, podcasts, and other writing that I am a Google fan. I like and use most everything by Google from the search engine, email, photos, document creation, and storage to everything else they provide to us…for free. Check out the podcasts at ghtech.site/ght-yt…

Your Phone from on the MS Windows Store

Your Phone App

Your Android Phone and What “Your Phone” Can Do for You! A little over two years ago I wrote about an app that allowed you to text from your PC, through your Android phone. It had a few other neat features and a couple of limitations. It was named MightyText.com. Visit this link if you…

Weather I’m Right or Weather I’m Wrong

Do you check the weather online? How about on your phone app? Possibly your smart speaker, i.e. Google Home Mini, Amazon Echo Dot, or others that do not have quite the followers? Many still remain loyal to TV, radio and/or newspapers.   Weather is one of the top ten most searched items according to Google’s 2018…