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Featured Blog Posts
How To Series: Download, Install, and Use Bit Warden
In this blog post series, I will talk about and walk you through how to download, install, and use the password manager called Bit Warden, which has a FREE version with basically everything you’ll need as a personal or even small business user, including the standalone desktop application, and the browser plugins for Firefox, Chrome, and Edge to assist you with logging into websites securely.
How To Download, Install, and Use 1Password
In this blog post series, I will talk about and walk you through how to download, install and use the password manager called 1Password, which is an affordable, paid solution with basically everything you’ll need as a personal or even small business user, including the standalone desktop application, and the browser plugins for Firefox, Chrome, and Edge to assist you with logging into websites securely.
How To Reset Windows 11
There are any number of reasons why you might want to or need to “reset” Windows 11. These might include virus or malware infection, or even a brand new computer where you want to avoid the manufacturer-altered version of Windows it came with, or the bundled software.
Here is the step-by-step process on how to download a “clean” copy of Windows directly from Microsoft and have your computer back up and running fairly quickly, though setup for your given needs will take longer.
Quick Tips
Quick Tip: How To Change Default Programs in Windows 10
In this Quick Tip, I will cover how to change your default program settings in Windows 10.
Suppose you have left the settings in Windows 10 on your computer mostly the same since you bought it or installed Windows 10. In that case, you have, without a doubt, quickly encountered moments where you want to open a file or open a web page in a specific program. Still, Windows insists on opening a program you may not want to use, such as Microsoft Edge, when you want to use Firefox.
Windows 11
Quick Tip: How To Change Your Windows 11 PIN Into A Secure Password
In this blog post, I will cover changing your Windows 11 PIN to a proper, secure password. By default, out of the box, so to speak, it requires that you create at least a 4-digit PIN. I strongly suggest immediately changing that to a secure password to reduce your computer’s likelihood of being compromised. Here’s how to do that.
Windows 10
Quick Tip: How To Change Your Windows 11 PIN Into A Secure Password
In this blog post, I will cover changing your Windows 11 PIN to a proper, secure password. By default, out of the box, so to speak, it requires that you create at least a 4-digit PIN. I strongly suggest immediately changing that to a secure password to reduce your computer’s likelihood of being compromised. Here’s how to do that.
Kevin's Picks
Kevin’s Picks: ExpressVPN
In this Pick, I take a look at ExpressVPN. They take privacy very seriously, ensuring no user activity is stored or shared. With sessions running entirely in RAM, your data vanishes as soon as you disconnect—leaving no trace behind.
Kevin’s Picks: Quick Assist – Troubleshoot Computers Remotely For Free with This Tool From Microsoft
Troubleshooting a PC without being able to see the screen is unnecessarily challenging. Sometimes, viewing what’s happening firsthand is the only way to provide effective help.
Microsoft’s Quick Assist is a straightforward solution for remote screen-sharing, letting you see someone’s screen or even take control to resolve issues.
Kevin’s Picks: Karen’s Directory Printer
Have you ever needed to print a list of files and folders from your computer? Maybe you’re organizing a massive project, keeping track of your digital photos, or managing your music collection. Finding a quick, efficient way to get a complete directory listing on paper can be frustrating – and that’s where Karen’s Directory Printer…