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How to turn an old smartphone into a metal detector

Posted on March 4, 2022

We Americans love upgrading to a new smartphone at every opportunity, and most of us have several of them stuffed in a drawer somewhere.

If you’re like me, you probably hate having a perfectly good portable computer (that’s really what a smart phone is) doing nothing more than gathering dust.

I’ve written several posts in the past explaining how to give an old smartphone a new life by turning it into something useful simply by installing an app. I have another such tip for you today. [Read more…]

Q&A: What’s a good replacement for Windows’ Photos app?

Posted on March 1, 2022

Question from Barbara: I bought a new computer with Windows 11 on it and after using it for a while I’ve decided that I despise the Photos app.

Can you recommend a good replacement for it?

Free would be great but I don’t mind paying if I have to in order to get a good one. [Read more…]

System Explorer: The ‘Swiss Army Knife’ of Windows tools

Posted on January 3, 2022

I love writing about great free software that makes using computers, tablets and smart phones easier to use, more secure and more user friendly.

And I must admit, my favorite software programs of all tend to be free Windows utilities.

In previous posts I wrote about two outstanding Windows utilities (Process Explorer and Autoruns) that every PC user should have at the ready at all times.

Today I’m going to tell you about System Explorer, a wonderful program that bundles these two utilities together with a host of other useful tools into a single tabbed package. [Read more…]

Enjoy cooking? Amazon has hundreds of free cookbooks for Prime members.

Posted on December 19, 2021

Note: The links in this post are affiliate links.

If you enjoy cooking, chances are you also enjoy collecting cookbooks. And as you well know, growing your cookbook collection can be rather expensive.

But thanks to Amazon, adding great cookbooks to your personal collection doesn’t have to cost you a cent if you have a Prime membership.

[Read more…]

How to view all the devices that are using your WiFi network

Posted on October 30, 2021

Do you suspect that someone might be using your WiFi network without your knowledge and permission?

If they are, you really need to know about it so you can boot them off and lock down your network ASAP!

“Piggy-backers” can slow down your network and make your devices appear sluggish and unstable.

Even worse, they could potentially cause you some pretty serious legal problems if they’re using your network to break the law in some way. [Read more…]