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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 Do You Take a Snapshot in VLC, and Where Does VLC Save Snapshots in Windows?
Ever wanted to capture the perfect moment in VLC? Learn how to take snapshots, find where they’re saved on Windows, and change the default save location—so you never lose a screenshot again. Here’s how to do it in just a few clicks!

Quick Tip: Microsoft Really Wants You to Keep It’s Edge Browser. Here’s How to Safely Uninstall It Anyway.
Microsoft doesn’t make it easy to ditch Edge, but that doesn’t mean you’re stuck with it. Their own “uninstall Edge” page won’t help—but this guide will. With a free tool, you can remove Edge for good. Here’s how.

Quick Tip: Mute Your Mic and Turn Off Your Webcam With These Keyboard Shortcuts
Ever been caught off guard in a video call, scrambling to mute yourself or turn off your camera? Instead of fumbling with your mouse, you can use simple keyboard shortcuts to mute, unmute, or toggle your webcam quickly.
Here’s a quick guide to the shortcuts for the most popular video conferencing apps.
Latest Blog Posts
Windows 11

Quick Tip: How To Turn Off Notifications for Certain Apps in Windows 10
Tired of nonstop notifications? In this Quick Tip, learn how to easily customize what pops up, what stays silent, and what gets your attention in Windows.

Quick Tip: Removing Apps and Programs in Windows 10
Not sure how to uninstall apps or programs from your computer? This quick guide breaks it down step by step, so you can clean up your system with confidence—no tech expertise needed!
I wanted to take a moment to clarify that although the terms “apps” and “programs” are used interchangeably, there are differences between them, and how to remove, or uninstall the ones you don’t want.

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 Turn Off Notifications for Certain Apps in Windows 10
Tired of nonstop notifications? In this Quick Tip, learn how to easily customize what pops up, what stays silent, and what gets your attention in Windows.

Quick Tip: Removing Apps and Programs in Windows 10
Not sure how to uninstall apps or programs from your computer? This quick guide breaks it down step by step, so you can clean up your system with confidence—no tech expertise needed!
I wanted to take a moment to clarify that although the terms “apps” and “programs” are used interchangeably, there are differences between them, and how to remove, or uninstall the ones you don’t want.

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: Tapestry – A Reading App For the Web, Not a Social Media Client
If you remember Twitterrific, you know that The Iconfactory has a history of building apps that respect user choice. Now, after launching Tapestry as a Kickstarter project in January 2025. Now, they’re in the app store.