Should You Use The DuckDuckGo Browser?

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 …

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Recent News Is Why You Should Review

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 …

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The Hidden Story Behind Your Favorite Photographs

Have you ever wondered about the hidden story behind your favorite photographs? Beyond the visual elements, every photo carries a wealth of information. This info can reveal when and how it was taken, camera settings, and even the location. This information is known as metadata. In this post, we'll delve into its significance and the …

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Two More Android Phone Features You Should Know

Let’s talk about two more Android Phone features you should know. If you missed our first post where we shared two Android phone features, you can find it HERE. 😀 Just as I mentioned in my iPhone post, there are features in an Android Phone that we never know about or use so infrequently that …

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Passwords, Passkeys, Password Managers, and 2FA

Let's discuss passwords, passkeys, password managers, and 2FA. Why this subject? For one reason, a hacker recently attempted to break into my website. For another reason, hackers are always looking for vulnerable email accounts and financial accounts. The last thing I want to see is for your email and other accounts to be compromised. Why …

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The Search Engine Battle – Part 2 * This time it’s Bing

The search engine battle is alive and well and this time it's Bing. You definitely want to read Part 1 of this series before you peruse this one. You'll find it HERE. In that post, I gave a list of the advantages and disadvantages of Google Search. In this post, we'll cover Microsoft's Bing search. …

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How Do I Dispose Of Old Computers?

"How do I dispose of old computers?" is a question we are frequently asked. Actually, the query is often about computing devices in general, not just computers. In this post, I'll share with you what you should and should not do. Keep in mind that some devices store your data - like computers, tablets, smartphones, …

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Buying A New Computer? Don’t Make These Mistakes!

Are you buying a new computer? Don't make these mistakes! Of course, you probably know that we sell computers here at Keystone Computer Concepts. However, we don't have a problem with you buying a computer somewhere else and, hopefully, having us set it up. Unfortunately, some customers have been buying them without checking with us …

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Windows 11: Three Accessibility Settings You Should Know

In Windows 11, I want to share three accessibility settings you should know. These settings can help you use your computer more easily. This is especially true if you have visual or hearing issues but the settings are good for everyone. First things first. You need to be able to get to these settings. It's …

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