Can you help the FBI using your computing devices? Can you figure out what the four people pictured above have in common? The FBI Regardless of your political leanings, you would have to agree that the FBI has been at the center of many news stories of late. Most of the stories surrounding the organization …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has come a long way since its inception. It has been evolving from simple computer programs to sophisticated deep learning algorithms that can perform complex tasks and decision-making processes. Researchers, engineers, and scientists worldwide have collectively shaped AI. Numerous milestones and breakthroughs have marked its development. In this blog post, we'll take …
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Set Up And Use An Apple AirTag The image above shows one set of my keys with an Apple AirTag attached. In this post, I'll explain what an AirTag is, how to set it up and then how to use it. What Is An AirTag? Apple AirTags are small tracking tiles that use Bluetooth to …
This is our second post this month about terminology. (The first was "Speak The Language.") Today, we're going to just focus on one term - browser. Whenever we deal with people on the phone or in Remote Technical Support, THE most confusing term for them seems to be the word "browser." Let's see if we …
Did you watch our Labor Day 2020: Worst One In Our History? video? If not, please take a few minutes to watch it before you continue reading. https://youtu.be/75Zi0bYlKl8 After you watched the video, did you do the searching I asked you to do? If you did, let's see if you found the correct answers. Question …
When I write a post, I try to make the title enticing enough that a casual viewer will want to read my commentary. Still, I try to make sure the title reflects what's actually in the post. It's true, I can sometimes be a bit abstruse when it comes to the title. Usually, though, most …
If you have a Microsoft account, you have access to a really cool program - Microsoft Forms! You can use it to create surveys and/or quizzes. It's free with a Microsoft account, which is also free if you don't have one yet. Why would you want to create a survey or quiz? Maybe you're involved …
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As I get a little older, I realize it's important to work smarter rather than longer. There are some things in the computer business that I am repeatedly asked. How cool would it be if I could just send people with the same question to one answer! Thus, one of the reasons I'm creating more …
Recently, a Facebook friend of mine posted a message she had copied from someone else. Here is the message: "I understand that some of us differ in our beliefs regarding COVID19. I also understand that many people will be downloading the COVID19 app. However, if I am one of your "contacts" and you intend on …
There are times in the computing business when it does seem like I should just use the Stress Reduction technique outlined in the picture above. Earlier this week, in our Question of the Week email, I answered a question about my number one computing-related pet peeve. (If you haven't read the email, click HERE to …
In the old days, if we told someone we couldn't sleep at night, we were often told "just count sheep!" I don't know about you, but that never really worked for me. Luckily, technology has provided a number of better ways for us to fall asleep when our brain doesn't want that to happen. If …
People often ask us to explain how they can delete the data in their browser of choice. Along with their request, they often also ask, "Should I delete the data? And, why would I want to?" This post will explain some of the data you can clear and why you might want to do so. …
There are still people who don't want to install Operating System (OS) updates - whether those are Windows Updates or Apple updates. Why are people hesitant to do so? Usually, people don't want to take the time to perform the OS updates or they heard that an update crashed someone's equipment. While it is true …
The Covid-19 pandemic we are currently experiencing is bad. But, it's not the first time we faced this kind of event. In 1918, the Spanish flu would kill tens of millions of people worldwide, including 675,000 people in the United States. In New York City, more than 20,000 died. Even in 1918, the government took …
If you've been our customer for a long time or if you've read my blog posts, you know we're always talking about scams. These scams come in the form of phone calls, pop-ups and fake web pages. They also come in emails and text messages. Under normal circumstances, these scams are bad. Unfortunately, our current …
In the last post, I used a video to demonstrate how to use the Bookmarks Bar. I mentioned in the video that, normally, you only put bookmarks in the bar for sites you use all the time. If you want to bookmark other sites – ones you would visit less frequently – you would store them …
In my last post, I mentioned the Bookmarks Bar. There are a number of things you should know about the bar including: how to show or hide it, how to delete bookmarks (webpages) from it, how to rename bookmarks that are on the bar and how to get webpages onto the bar. You should know that …
In my Question of the Week email this past Sunday, I listed a number of computing-related activities you could do while sheltered away in your home because of the COVID-19 virus. In the first post, I covered emails. In this post, we’ll switch gears and look at browser favorites a.k.a. bookmarks. When people read an actual book, …
In my Question of the Week email this past Sunday, I listed a number of computing-related activities you could do while sheltered away in your home because of the COVID-19 virus. In the next few posts, I’m going to look at each one of the items and give you some “how to” information. Sometimes, my info will …
You may or may not know this but we sell computers…and tablets…and monitors…and printers…and other computing-related devices. We are one member of a group which the industry calls “channel partners.” All major computer companies make models that only channel partners can buy. Likewise, they make models that only big box stores have. The two variations …
Yesterday, the FBI released a special scam warning regarding COVID-19, Coronavirus Disease. It points out many of the warnings I have already given you here on our blog. However, I think all our blog readers should read what the FBI has to say. I’m going to paste the exact bulletin here: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, …
No joke, smartphones are expensive. In earlier days, cellular providers made it pretty easy for users to upgrade after two years for next to nothing. Most of those deals have vanished. Thus, it only makes sense that smartphone users would try to hold on to their phones for longer periods of time. Whether you use …
Suddenly yesterday (March 17, 2020), Joyce’s Dad was gone from us and in a better place. “Dad,” “Grandpa,” “Uncle Joey” was one of the finest men you’d ever want to meet. He loved the Lord, his beloved wife, Sadie, his daughter, Joyce, his grandsons and granddaughters, great-grandchildren, me and all his family. He will be …
It seems like the good guys don’t win very often but once in a while, they do. Recently, Microsoft, in conjunction with partners from 35 different countries, interrupted one of the world’s largest botnets, called Necurs. The first question on your mind might be: what is a botnet? Simply put, it’s a network of computers …
In my last two posts, I discussed ways of knowing what to believe online. (If you haven’t read those posts, you should do that before finishing this one!) When it comes to the Coronavirus, there’s lots of false information online. This post is a warning so you don’t fall victim to a scam and so …
This post picks up where the last post stopped! Rule #5 – Don’t rush to broadcast! If you want to be a trustworthy source of information on the Internet, this should be your priority rule. Often times, misinformation spreads over the Net because, in a flurry of emotions, people keep repeating something they haven’t verified. Perfect example: a …
From 1956 until 1963, there was a television show called “Who Do You Trust?” The original MC was Edgar Bergen but he was replaced by Johnny Carson. The show featured married pairs of contestants who were asked to answer questions, the husband deciding whether he or she would answer. A few weeks ago, at our …
The political scene in America has changed so much during my lifetime. From Presidential candidates riding the rails, to visit cities to the Internet and Twitter and other Social Media sites. While the changes have allowed a candidate to reach more people, they have also given other countries the opportunity to attempt to interfere with …
Is my ear about to be eaten by a Velociraptor? I hope not! * Apologies to my Mac readers but this post is all about a Windows 10 feature - 3D Viewer. There's also a 3D Builder app you can download for free from the Microsoft Store. But, before you get into the Builder, I …
If you own and use a smartphone or tablet, you're probably familiar with getting apps for your device. On Androids, you go to the Google Play Store. On Apple devices, you open the App Store. There are tens of thousands of apps in both of these stores and exploring them can sometimes be mind-boggling. Despite …