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 …
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 …
Bad Computing Habits I See Every Day
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 …
My Audible Library
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 …
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 …
How To Control Your Email’s Inbox
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!
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. …
Windows 11 And How To Get Focused
In this post, let's talk about Windows 11 and how to get focused. If your computer is anything like mine, there are notification windows that pop up from time to time. Your computer might even make noises when you receive mail or other messages. Often, these are welcomed interruptions. Still, there are times when we …
4 AI Resources You Can Use
In this post, I share 4 AI resources you can use. As I'm sure you're aware, Artificial Intelligence is everywhere! Just like many relatively new things, there's controversy! However, this post isn't about whether AI is a good or bad thing. Instead, I will introduce you to 4 AI resources you can use. Why Would …
Internet Speed Issues
Internet speed issues are one of our highest types of complaints. In today's world, if you want to get anything done online, you really need a good connection. In this post, I'll define Internet speed, how to test it, talk about things that can affect it, and list some solutions. What Is Internet Speed And …
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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Test Your Email Knowledge
In this post, I'm going to test your email knowledge, regardless of your email provider (Gmail, Hotmail, AT&T, Comcast, Yahoo, etc.). No, I won't be collecting your name or your score but I leave you to the honor system as to how well you do! Password When it comes to an email password, the easier …
Google Chrome Lab
Are you familiar with the Google Chrome Lab? Chrome Labs is a feature in Google Chrome that makes it easier for you to find new features that Google wants you to test and provide feedback on. In fact, when you look at the Lab features, you'll see they have expiration dates. Let's look at what …
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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Two More iPhone Features You Should Know
Let's talk about two more iPhone features you should know. (If you're an Android phone user, fear not, my next post will be about two more Android features.) 😀 In case you missed my first post on iPhone features you should know, you can read it HERE. Like many of our computing devices, there are …
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 4 * Conclusion
The search engine battle - Part 4 * Conclusion. As I've been saying all along, the battle is alive and well, as I mentioned in Part 1 of this series. You definitely want to read that post before you peruse this one. You'll find it HERE. In that post, I gave a list of the …
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The Search Engine Battle – Part 3 * DuckDuckGo
The search engine battle - Part 3 * DuckDuckGo. Yes, the battle is alive and well, as I mentioned in Part 1 of this series. You want to read that post 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. …
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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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The Search Engine Battle – Part 1
The search engine battle is alive and well. People often ask me two questions: which browser should I use and which search engine is best? I answer the browser question this way: "On my main Windows computer in the shop, I have ten (10) browsers installed. I often use them for specific functions. For example, …
Two Android Phone Features You Should Know
Let’s talk about two Android Phone features you should know. If you’re an iPhone user, see my previous post for two features you should be using! 😀 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 we forget about …
Two iPhone Features You Should Know
Let's talk about two iPhone features you should know. If you're an Android phone user, fear not, my next post will be about two Android features you should know! 😀 Like many of our computing devices, there are features in an iPhone that we never know about or use so infrequently that we forget about …
Website Menu Change
Today I made a website menu change! The old menu at the top of our pages is pictured above. Here's the new top menu: Why Did I Make A Change? Most of us aren't really fond of change, are we? (Still, for some quotes about the positive side of change, click HERE.) However, sometimes you …
Windows 11 Keyboard Shortcuts You Should Use
There really are Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts you should use. In this post, I'm going to share some of them with you. Going back to the early years of computing, keyboard shortcuts were very popular for getting things done. In fact, they were essential since we didn't have the nice GUIs (Graphic User Interfaces) that …
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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, …
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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Exploring Windows 11 Widgets
Let's go exploring Windows 11 widgets!! At Keystone Computer Concepts, we work on approximately 150 computers a week. (Of course, some are Mac computers and some Windows users are still running Windows 10.) In our interactions with Windows 11 users, we've noticed many people aren't using the widgets. Perhaps people don't know how to use …
You Need To Subscribe To These 4 YouTube Channels
You need to subscribe to these 4 YouTube Channels - I kid you not! As you might know, from time to time, I like to point out YouTube videos you should watch. In August of 2021, I shared 5 Awesome YouTube Dance Mashup Videos. Earlier that year, in June, I suggested you watch my 5 …
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Symbols And Emojis Are Everywhere
Symbols and emojis are everywhere so you should learn to use them! Yes, in the computing world, symbols and/or emojis are often used to cut down on words. Or, they are used to express emotion. If you have a smartphone, you are probably familiar with using these shortcuts. But, did you know they are on …
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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