The holidays are when scammers work hardest. We're all expecting packages, we're shopping on our phones between errands, and we're in a hurry, and that's exactly the mood a scammer wants you in. This post covers the scams I see most often this time of year, whether they show up on your phone, tablet, or …
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Here's What's Actually Happening Windows 10 isn't dying on October 13th, If you've heard that your Windows 10 computer stops getting security updates on October 13, 2026, take a breath. That date has changed, and most home users have another full year. A lot of articles, videos, and even some repair shops are still repeating …
Microsoft Publisher dies on October 1, 2026. If your church bulletin, your newsletter, or twenty years of flyers live in .pub files, you have less than two weeks to do something about it. Microsoft Publisher reaches end of life in October 2026. Microsoft 365 subscribers will not be able to access Publisher after Oct 1, …
Meet the AI assistants is the subject of today's post. If you've been following along with my AI series, you're starting to see what these tools can do. But then you go to actually try one and — bam — you're staring at a lineup of names: ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, Claude. Which one do you …
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What you should never type into an AI chatbot is the subject of today's post. In my last couple of posts, I've been showing you the good that AI can do — how it can interview you, write in your voice, and be a genuinely helpful tool. I stand by every bit of that. But …
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The new breed of scams is the subject of today's post. Now, if you've been reading my blog for any length of time, you know I talk about scams a lot. There's a good reason for that — the crooks never quit, and lately they've picked up a powerful new tool: Artificial Intelligence. Before you …
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How To Get AI To Write In Your Own Voice Unless you're a techy, you might be thinking of AI as a smarter Google Search. But it's way more than that. Here's a little project for you to try, even if you know nothing about AI. The good news is that you can use any …
A Series on AI This is the first in a series I'll be doing on AI. This series will include both blogs and videos. AI is moving fast, but there is so much confusion out there for everyone who is NOT a techie. Stick with me and I'll spell it all out for you! AI …
Do you have concerns about AI? I hear questions and comments about AI (Artificial Intelligence) all the time. People don't understand it and they have many misconceptions about it. I'm here to tell you there is no need to be concerned about or scared of AI. There are many benefits of AI. If you stick …
This post is part 2 of Windows Notifications - The Things You Can Do. In Part 1, I showed you: how to turn notifications on and off; how to use Do Not Disturb; and, how to move notifications. In this post, I'll show you a few other things you can do with them. Windows Notifications …
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This post is about Windows notifications - Part 1! When you're working on a Windows 10 or 11 computer, you will often see notifications on the right side of the taskbar. These notices can be helpful but they can also be annoying at times. In this post, I'm going to show you the various ways …
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Social Media Platforms Explained is the subject of today's post. Before you turn away, I get it. Some of you, including my wife and my sister, don't use Social Media. Even so, let me remind you of an old axiom: "Knowledge is power." Just hang with me, if you will! Social Media - Good or …
Ransomware Defined The word "ransomware" is a portmanteau of the words "ransom" and "malware." (Of course, "malware" is a portmanteau of the words "malicious" and "software.") In simple terms, ransomware is malicious software that takes over a computer or a network of computers and encrypts the files. Additionally, ransomware may steal files as well. The …
This post is a political warning for you. Tuesday, November 5th is fast approaching and the pressure is on. My writing today isn't about how you should vote, that is totally up to you. (I would encourage you to vote, rather than sit out the election.) However, I want to warn you about some things …
Finally, you can forget those other cleanup programs. If you're a Windows user, it's always nice to clean out the temporary and other unneeded files to regain hard drive space. Sometimes cleaning out can even help speed up your computer a bit. In the past, you either had to use the Cleanup that was built-in …
If you read my last post, What Is Copilot In Windows 10/11?, you should know a little something about Microsoft's A.I. program. In this post, I want to just bring you a bit up-to-date. The Icon Is Moving Starting in the beta version of Windows 11 and now beginning to appear in the consumer version, …
You might be wondering what is Copilot in Windows 10/11. In this post, I'll explain what's happening! If you have Windows 10 or 11, version 23H2, you should now have a new feature called Copilot. Normally, you'll find its icon in the menu bar. The icon looks like this, only smaller: What Is Copilot? Now …
Things you should know is a unit of my in-person seminars. I've been doing this section for the last three seminars. It struck me that this might be useful information to pass on to you, my blog reader. That being the case, let's dig into a few of them! Capitalization Doesn't Count There are some …
In the computer world, the times they are a-changin'. Go ahead and watch this video of my favorite folk music group from my early years - Peter, Paul and Mary. What's Changing? While it is true that things change in the computing world every day, this post is about a specific change. I believe it's …
Yes, WordPad is on its way out of the Windows Operating System. This piece of software has been in Windows since 1995. Now, however, it's no longer being updated and at some point will be removed from Windows altogether. I Never Heard Of WordPad For many Windows users, the fact that WordPad exists is a …
In this post, let's explore Google Forms. If you have a Google account, you have access to Google Forms. This feature is perfect if you want to send a questionnaire, a party invite, gather contact information, or more. How Do You Access Google Forms? Before I can show you how to use this Google feature, …
Today, I'm announcing two new services here at Keystone Computer Concepts. In truth, they're not all that new since we've been doing them for some time. It's just that most people don't know we offer them. Let me tell you about both. Proofing and Editing Proofing and editing is a service we've been doing for …
In this post, let's learn about cords! There are so many different cords in the computing world and they can get confusing. Let's take a look at many of the various cords! For the record, we often use the term "cord" and the term "cable" interchangeably. In this post, I primarily call them cords. Ethernet …
With the holiday season upon us, here's my December app pick. It's available in both the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. American Greetings E-Cards More and more, we are using our smartphones and tablets to do the work we used to do on a computer. That's true when it comes to greeting …
At our November seminar, I briefly answered the question: Should you use the DuckDuckGo browser? In this post, I'd like to expand on that question. Also, I want to share some setting suggestions should you decide to use it. Privacy DuckDuckGo's claim to fame is that searches are more private. Therefore, when you search for …
In this post, I'm going to talk about bad computing habits I see every day. Because I'm a nice guy, I'm not going to ask you to raise your hand if you are guilty of any of them but I hope you'll change your ways! Always Searching For A Website That You Constantly Use This …
In this post, I'm sharing some of my Audible Library books. My Audible Library Joyce, my wife, loves to read books - real books. You know, the ones you can hold in your hands. Despite her extremely busy musical career, she finds time to push through books at a pretty good pace. Unfortunately, reading real …
In this post, I will explain that recent news is why you should review previous posts of mine. Smishing News Here's one of the news headlines this week. "This stealthy Android malware can steal your money and invade your privacy." This particular malware affects Android users via smishing. Because this can record what you say …
Ever wonder how to control your email's Inbox? In this post, I'll show you how to keep things squared away with your email. Whether you receive 10 a day or 450 (like I do), these steps will help. Plus, I'm going to share something upcoming from Gmail and Yahoo that will aid in this pursuit …
Happy 25th Birthday Google! Today, September 27, 2023, marks the 25th birthday of Google Search. The Good I can't tell you how many times Joyce and I use Google Search during a week. I'd hate to have to figure the total amount. There is no doubt that Google Search has brought knowledge to our fingertips. …