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How to block websites from tracking your location with Chrome

Posted on October 19, 2026

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Did you know many of the websites you visit are tracking (and logging) your physical location?

Personally, I don’t like having my location tracked and recorded by countless websites, many of which I will never even visit again.

As luck would have it, it’s very easy to prevent sites from tracking your location when using the Chrome browser. Just follow the steps below for the device you’re using. [Read more…]

How (and why) to stop your PC from exchanging Windows Updates with other PCs via the Internet

Posted on October 18, 2026

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If you have a newer PC with Windows 10 or Windows 11 on it, chances are you like it. I hope you do anyway.

Personally, I think the most recent versions of Windows are OK, but there’s one thing about them that I don’t like one bit.

I’m guessing you won’t be all that fond of it either. [Read more…]

How (and when) to repair or reset the Windows 11 Settings app

Posted on October 10, 2026

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The Settings app is home to many of the settings you can change to tweak Windows 11 and make it work better for you.

But just like any other app, the Settings app can occasionally go sideways and stop working as it should. And in extreme cases it can stop working at all.

There are a number of things you can try in order to fix the Settings app if it starts acting up on you, but I always start with first trying to repair the app. [Read more…]

How to convert a bare hard drive or SSD into an external USB drive

Posted on October 9, 2026

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Hard drives and SSDs are a bit on the expensive side these days so it makes sense to repurpose any bare drives you might have laying around and put them to good use.

If you have a working hard drive or SSD laying around you have a great option for putting it to good use: convert it into an external USB hard drive. All you need to do is purchase a very inexpensive external USB drive enclosure and plug your drive into it. It really is that simple. [Read more…]

Scam alert: Don’t fall for this dangerous virus notification scam

Posted on October 9, 2026

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As you probably already know, scams and hoaxes are everywhere these days, and some of them are quite believable and compelling.

It’s very easy to fall for some of these scams because they mimic actions that are taken by legitimate security apps.

One of the most dangerous scams that’s making the rounds right now is the insidious “Your computer has a virus!” scam. There are several variations of this scam, but they typically work something like this… [Read more…]