Tech Tips, Tricks and Tutorials
When most folks set up a wireless router they create a secure Wi-Fi network that’s protected by a wireless security key (commonly referred to as a “password”).
Most computers and mobile devices will “remember” the passwords for each of the wireless networks they connect to, allowing the device to automatically connect to a network whenever the device comes into range.
That’s a wonderful feature, but it can lead to a problem… [Read more…]
When a loved on passes on, there are many issues that the deceased’s loved ones must deal with, some of which must be dealt with in a hurry.
While it’s far from the most important thing on the list, something that does need to dealt with as soon as possible is the future of the deceased’s Facebook account.
While it isn’t anywhere near as important as burial and financial issues, your departed loved one’s Facebook account needs to be “memorialized” as soon as possible in order to prevent hackers and malicious acquaintances from taking control of the account.
This is what happens when Facebook memorializes an account: [Read more…]
Microsoft added a number of handy new features to Windows 10 when they released the “Anniversary Update”, and one of my favorite new features is Quick Assist.
In a nutshell, Quick Assist is a remote assistance utility that lets one Windows 10 user help any other Windows 10 user resolve a computer problem over the Internet (as long as both users have the Anniversary Update installed).
This is how it works… [Read more…]
The desktop of every version of Microsoft Windows since Windows 95 has included a “My Computer” icon which opens up the handy “Windows Explorer” window when you click on it.
Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 still have the “My Computer” icon, but they now call it “This PC”. They have also changed the name of “Windows Explorer” to “File Explorer”.
Whatever it’s called in your version of Windows, this feature is one of the most used components of Windows which means that many of us click on it several times a day. [Read more…]
These days you can find virtually anything you’re looking for with a Google search, but the search results pages can be confusing and cluttered with results that have little or nothing to do with the topic you’re interested in.
But by using a few tricks you can eliminate many of the distracting non-relevant listings and find the info you need in a jiffy.
With that in mind, here are eight tips for searching Google like a pro: [Read more…]
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