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Everything was fine when I went to bed last night, but when I woke up this morning and turned on my laptop to check my email, the laptop couldn’t find my WiFi network.
I had it scan for available networks and it found just one (and it had a really nasty name that I can’t repeat here). [Read more…]
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Have you ever been using your computer and had it start acting strange for no apparent reason?
I’m sure you probably have because it happens all the time.
For example, just the other day my Internet connection shut down and it simply refused to re-establish a connection.
A couple of days later my earbuds just stopped working right in the middle of a video I was watching, and they refused to start working again even after I loaded a different video. They worked fine when I tried them with phone.
When those things happened I didn’t immediately jump into troubleshooting mode and start checking drivers or verifying system settings. I did this instead… [Read more…]
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If you’re like most people, you probably wish you had a faster Internet connection.
After all, it’s never fun having to wait for what seems like an eternity while your favorite website loads or a download completes.
Regardless of the speed promised for the Internet Service Plan you are subscribed to, chances are your Internet experience could be enhanced at least somewhat by making a few tweaks and changes. Here are just a few to get you started: [Read more…]
In the tech industry, branding is more than just a logo or a slogan – it’s a promise of value.
Tech entrepreneurs need to establish a strong brand to stand out in a crowded market. A strong brand resonates with customers, communicates your mission, and builds loyalty.
This article offers practical tips on how to create and maintain a robust brand presence, tailored specifically for tech entrepreneurs looking to make an impact. [Read more…]
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By now you’re probably aware that Facebook and other popular social media sites are favorite playgrounds for the hackers and scammers of the world.
Unfortunately, those same miscreants are using Facebook’s hugely-popular Messenger app to perpetrate their evil deeds as well.
I’ve written about several dangerous Messenger-related scams and hoaxes in the past, and I’ll continue bringing you the information you need to avoid the new ones that will inevitably pop up in the future.
But today I want to tell you about a valuable resource that Facebook has created that can help you recognize many new scams the first time you see them pop up in your Messenger inbox.