There's an online ad game and it infuriates me! I get it. Really, I do. I spend a ton of money to have my websites. Ads on a page (Yes, I have them.) are there in hopes of recouping the money it costs to be online. Let's Talk About Online Ads Just about everywhere you …
Month: June 2021
Dell Computer BIOS Risk
If you own one, you need to know about a Dell computer BIOS Risk that affects millions of computers. Even if you don't own a Dell, you might want to peruse this post just to be aware of what has happened. What is BIOS? Before we talk about the Dell computer BIOS risk, let me …
5 Important Blog Posts
Today, I want to share 5 important blog posts from the 579 I've published thus far. You might wonder why I would do this. Simple. A new reader of my blog asked me, "John, I don't have time to read all the posts I've missed. Which posts would you say are most important?" We have …
5 Favorite Music-related YouTube Channels
I want to share with you my 5 favorite music-related YouTube Channels. Well, they are five of my favorite music sites - there are more. (Of course, my absolute favorite YouTube channel can be found HERE, but it doesn't have anything to do with music!) If you haven't caught on yet, I'm doing my best …
Amazon Prime Day
Every year, there's always a buzz about Amazon Prime Day. Why? You'll find tons of great online deals during the Prime Day sale, that's why! This year is no different than the past although the Covid-19 pandemic forced the special day to be scheduled earlier than usual - it usually falls in July. Prime Day …
Windows 11?
This coming Thursday, June 24, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. ET, Microsoft will introduce Windows 11. Or, will it? The screenshot above is of a leaked version of the new OS (Operating System). As you can see, the menu is centered. But, will there be any other changes? Before You Panic I can already see some …
Scam Email Examples
I want to share with you some scam email examples. I get so many of them every day. Plus, we get lots of calls or Remote Technical Support log-ins regarding these types of emails. It just seems a good idea to share some of them. In each photo sample I post, feel free to click …
I Need Your Help
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The F Key Icons
If you're a Windows user, you may have noticed the F key icons at the top of the keyboard. You're probably familiar with the F keys themselves. These keys are shortcuts for functions in various programs. The F1 key is generally reserved as the "Help!' shortcut. But, what are the symbols often found on the …
It’s Not Always Your Computing Device
When you can't get online, it's not always your computing device. Also, if you're the type of person who classifies yourself as "computer illiterate," it isn't always you, either. We often have customers call us in a panic when they can't get online. Yes, sometimes it is your device which is preventing you from accessing …
Is Amazon Using Your Bandwidth Without Your Consent?
Beginning Tuesday, June 8, 2021, Amazon started using a process called "Amazon Sidewalk" which may use your Internet bandwidth. If you own and operate an Amazon Echo or a Ring device, you are automatically a part of Sidewalk. If you don't want it, you have to make the effort to opt-out. What Is Amazon Sidewalk? …
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The Good Old Days
Recently, have you heard someone lament about "the good old days?" You know, when things were simpler and life was easier? I hear that kind of message often as it relates to computing issues. Statements like "Letters were easier to write and send when we just used pen and paper. Computers are so frustrating!" "You …
Google Search Settings
In this post, I'm going to talk about Google search settings. Why? I want you to know about the settings because of what happened to one of our customers. I received a phone call from a woman who was very distraught over something that appeared when she performed a search. She demanded to know why …
Check Your Facebook Security
Whether you're new to Facebook or have been on the platform since the beginning, it's time to check your Facebook security. Because of the large number of users (2.8 billion), Facebook is a hacker's playground. (They love to make fake accounts as we talked about in my post, Fake Facebook Account.) Checking your security will …