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Review: Ytonet Laptop 15.6″ TSA Laptop Carrying Case

Posted on June 12, 2025

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If you do a lot of traveling you know how cumbersome it can be carrying a bulky (and heavy) laptop backpack along with your other belongings.

I’ve mostly always used bulky laptop backpacks to carry my laptops around as I travel, and overall I’m very happy with most of the ones I tried. But sometimes you just need something that’s a little more compact and a lot easier to carry. [Read more…]

Q&A: Does my WiFi network really need a password on it?

Posted on June 11, 2025

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Question from Deborah: I’ve been using my wireless router without a password on the WiFi connection for some time.

My boyfriend told me I need to put a password on the WiFi connection but I don’t think it’s necessary because I don’t have any neighbors living close by to piggyback off of it.

I like being able to let guests connect to my network without having to hassle with a password.

Do you think it’s ok if I leave it without a password? [Read more…]

How to use your own personal web browser, settings and bookmarks on any PC (even a borrowed one)

Posted on June 10, 2025

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These days most people who travel on a regular basis take along a laptop or mobile device that allows them to stay connected to the online world.

Sometimes that simply isn’t possible, and on those occasions it’s often necessary to “borrow” a computer.

If you have ever borrowed a computer while traveling or visiting friends and relatives, you know how frustrating it can be when you don’t have access to your own web browser and personal bookmarks. [Read more…]

How to discreetly send the same email to multiple recipients

Posted on June 10, 2025

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Have you ever needed to send the same exact email to several recipients without them knowing that other people are receiving the same email?

Sending the same exact message to multiple recipients can come across as a bit SPAMMY, but there are occasions when it’s both necessary and legitimate to do it.

As luck would have it, there is a very simple way to send the exact same email to several people while making it appear to each recipient that it was sent only to them. [Read more…]

Healthcare app development guide for beginners

Posted on June 10, 2025

Digital technology has helped transform how we manage our health today. Over 1.3 billion people around the world use mobile healthcare solutions, an industry worth over $172 billion.

Creating custom healthcare applications is a smart way to take your healthcare business to the next level. AI-driven medical diagnostic tools have significant potential to impact healthcare delivery. [Read more…]