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Question from Gwen: I recently bought a new computer and found out that I can use my favorite Bluetooth Earbuds with it. Yay me!
My husband saw how well they work and now he would like to use Bluetooth Earbuds with his computer too.
The thing is his computer doesn’t have Bluetooth in it. Is there a way to add Bluetooth to it? [Read more…]
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Most folks love upgrading to a new smartphone at every opportunity, and chances are you have several unused, but working phones tucked away 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…]
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These days it’s hard to imagine taking a long drive without having a car charger on board to keep the battery in your cell phone topped off.
But what about your laptop?
While some modern laptops can be charged with a standard USB-type car charger and a compatible cable, there are plenty of others that can only be charged using the AC power brick that came with the laptop. [Read more…]
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Do you enjoy watching YouTube videos on your smartphone or tablet?
If so, you’ve probably noticed how some videos don’t fill the entire screen even when you’re watching them in full-screen mode.
Most videos are formatted to cover the entire screen, but the ones that aren’t show up with black bands on at least two sides.
You can always use the “pinch and zoom” technique to expand the video to fill the screen, but there’s a simple setting in the YouTube app that will automatically force oddly formatted videos to cover the entire screen by default. [Read more…]
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Well, today Amazon kicks off Prime Day 2025, and this year it’s bigger and better than ever because it’s going to last a whopping four days (July 8-11).
If you’re new to shopping at Amazon, Prime Day is a veritable shopper’s holiday with steep discounts and special deals in virtually every category. It’s almost like Christmas in July!
Whether you need a new laptop, a new recliner, an entire new wardrobe or virtually anything else that Amazon sells, you’re sure to find a fantastic deal waiting for you during this Prime Day period.
If you’re already a Prime member you’re all set. Just head over to the Amazon Home page and start shopping. You’ll see the huge discounts offered right on the item details pages.
If you aren’t yet a Prime member and you’d like to take advantage of this once-in-a-year opportunity, simply head over to the Amazon Prime page and sign up. In addition to the special discounts and deals available during this four day event, you’ll also qualify for all of the many outstanding Prime benefits for an entire year.
I’ve been a Prime member for years and I’ve never regretted it for a second. And Prime Day is one of the many reasons why!