Many people are surprised by today's Microsoft announcement: Windows 11 is coming October 5th! Most of us were expecting the release to be closer to Christmas. What This Means On October 5, 2021, eligible Windows 10 PCs will be offered the opportunity to upgrade to Windows 11. Notice that Microsoft states "offered the opportunity." For …
Month: August 2021
How To Disable Amber Alerts On Your Smart Phone
In this post, I'm going to share how to disable Amber Alerts on your smart phone. However, a word of caution: this is something you should do only on a temporary basis. What Are Amber Alerts? Although you probably already know the definition for "Amber Alert," I'll just reiterate it. An Amber Alert is an …
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How To Create A Playlist On YouTube
If you're going to use YouTube, it's important to know how to create a playlist. I'll give you all the info you need right here in this post! What's A YouTube Playlist? In my post, "How To Subscribe To A YouTube Channel," I explained the term "channel." I also mentioned that to subscribe you need …
How To Subscribe To A YouTube Channel
In a recent survey I conducted, 68% of the respondents indicated that they didn't know how to subscribe to a YouTube channel. Honestly, I was shocked that the percentage was that high. If you've read my post, "5 Awesome YouTube Dance Mashup Videos," you know that I feel using YouTube is an important computing skill. …
5 Questions And Their Answers From August 2021
I want to share 5 questions and their answers from August 2021 which have been brought up by our customers. As you probably know, after 15 years, I stopped writing the Question of the Week email. (See my blog post "2020 Finale.") Still, we are asked questions that others might be wondering about. With that …
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Big Computing Companies And Their Customer Support
There's something you should know about big computing companies and their customer support. While you might find what I'm going to share shocking, I'm only aiming to educate you. My goal is to keep you from being fooled and spending money for unneeded services. The Toll-Free Help Line If you've ever bought a computing-related product, …
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iOS15 Is Coming!
iOS15 is coming! The Beta version is out and I've installed it on my iPad. In this post, I'm going to share two features you'll find in the new Operating System (OS). Do You Own An Apple Product? If you own an iPhone, iPad, iWatch, AppleTV or Mac computer, there's a new Operating System headed …
5 Awesome YouTube Dance Mashup Videos
I want to share 5 awesome YouTube Dance Mashup Videos with you! In a previous post, I've shared my 5 favorite YouTube music-related channels. Plus, I've referred to YouTube in many other posts. Why am I pushing YouTube? There's A Selfish Reason But There's More To It Than That Naturally, I want you to get …
Talk To The Stars
Have you ever wanted to talk to the stars? No, not the ones high up in the sky. I mean those who people consider stars a.k.a. celebrities. Did you know, thanks to the Internet, you can do just that? Cameo If you visit the App Store or the Google Play Store, search for the app …
Windows 11 And Malware – Fake Downloads
Scam Virus Spyware Malware Antivirus Concept I want to warn you about Windows 11 and malware. As you know from reading my post, "Windows 11: Developer's Edition," Windows 11 is available for testing. In fact, maybe you've even watched my YouTube video titled "Windows 11." But there's a problem. Fake Downloads It's unfortunate but it's …