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Question from Frank: I know Windows used to be the most-used operating system of them all, but I have a feeling that might not be the case any longer. I sure do see a lot of people using iPhones these days.
Can you tell me which operating system is used on the most devices these days? [Read more…]
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A friend asked me the other day whether he should connect his computer to his router via WiFi or over a wired Ethernet connection.
My answer was…it depends.
First of all, is the computer in question sitting near the router or is it located in another room in the house?
People ask me for tech recommendations constantly, and most of the time my honest answer is that it does not matter much, pick whatever works. Saving TikTok videos is one of the rare cases where I have a firm opinion.
After years of watching friends fight with ad-choked sites and screen recordings, I keep pointing them all to the same place. Here is the tip, and why it earned a permanent spot in my bookmarks.
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What is a directory website in 2026, and how has it evolved?
A directory website in 2026 is an online platform with unified information on a specific company, service, experts, or items. Such websites help users find the information faster with the help of search options or filters.
Before, directory websites mainly consisted of company listings with basic contact details. Today, they transform into full-fledged informational and service marketplaces. [Read more…]
Question from Ronnie: I have a question about Safari on my iPhone.
I have an account with an online service (I’d rather not say what it is) that I’ve been accessing for over a year with my iPhone.
I just bought a new laptop and I want to start accessing that account on it instead of my iPhone.
The problem is I can’t remember the password because Safari has been automatically filling it in for me.
Is there any way I can view that stored password in Safari so I can use it to log into the account on my laptop? [Read more…]