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Urgent Update: If You Use 7-Zip, You Need to Patch It Now!

By Kevin / February 6, 2025

If you use 7-Zip to extract files, your computer could be at risk. A newly discovered flaw lets hackers slip past Windows security warnings—meaning you might open a dangerous file without knowing it. Since 7-Zip doesn’t update itself, you’ll need to fix this manually. Here’s what’s happening and what you need to do.

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Big Changes Coming to Kevin The Tech Guy

By Kevin / February 5, 2025

I tried offering free tech help—turns out, even FREE isn’t always an easy sell. People stick to what they know, and a home-based repair service wasn’t on their radar. So, I’m shifting gears. As of February 10th, no more drop-off repairs or remote support. Instead, I’m doubling down on what I love—blogging, newsletters, and Quick Tip videos.

But that’s not the only change. After 20 years in IT, I’m seriously considering a career in healthcare. It’s a big shift, but one that’s been on my mind for a while. Want the full story? Read on. Don’t worry, I’m not going anywhere.

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Quick Tip: Mute Your Mic and Turn Off Your Webcam With These Keyboard Shortcuts

By Kevin / February 5, 2025

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.

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Kevin’s Picks: ZoomIt

By Kevin / February 5, 2025

In this Quick Tip, let’s look at Microsoft’s latest PowerToy. It’s a classic free Windows utility that many people still swear by. Now, it’s part of the PowerToys package. It’s called ZoomIt, and it’s been around since the 90s.

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The OneDrive Backup Mess: What You Need to Know and Why You Should Avoid It

By Kevin / February 5, 2025

Let’s talk about OneDrive, and what it does, how it changes your files and where they’re located on your computer, and why it can be such a headache. It’s installed by default, and if you’ve wondered why your files suddenly aren’t where they used to be, or why things don’t go back to normal when you turn it off, this blog post is for you.

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Why Social Media Bans Aren’t The Solution: What Research Says About Social Media Bans and Youth Mental Health

By Kevin / February 4, 2025

Social media isn’t the villain it’s often made out to be, but it’s not without its challenges for kids. Let’s explore how we can support young people online without falling into fear-driven solutions.

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Kevin’s Picks: LocalSend

By Kevin / February 3, 2025

If you’ve ever tried to send a file from your laptop to your phone—or between different operating systems—you know how frustrating it can be. LocalSend is a free, open-source app that makes it incredibly easy to transfer files and messages between nearby devices over a local Wi-Fi network.

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How To Clean Up Your Google Search Results

By Kevin / January 31, 2025

I use a few different methods to keep my search results clean and usable, and mostly clear of ads and AI clutter. In this Quick Tip, I’ll show you what I’m doing.

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The Problems With Free Antivirus Software

By Kevin / January 30, 2025

I used to swear by free antivirus softare like Avast—until I found out they were selling user data. Then I learned the hidden risks of free antivirus software. If you’re relying on Windows Defender or a free program, you might want to rethink your security. Here’s why.

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Keep Your iPhone Apps Private with Face ID Per App in iOS 18

By Kevin / January 30, 2025

Want to make sure no one snoops through your apps when they borrow your iPhone? iOS 18 lets you lock any app with Face ID, keeping your messages, social media, and private data off-limits. No more surprise discoveries—just secure, stress-free sharing!

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14 Computer Myths You Probably Still Believe

By Kevin / January 29, 2025

Think your computer is slow because of a virus? Worried about leaving your laptop plugged in? You might be falling for some outdated tech myths. Let’s bust the biggest ones so you can stop wasting time, money, and unnecessary stress on bad advice!

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I Used Linux Mint for Two Months on My Main PC. I Think Windows is Still the Better Choice.

By Kevin / January 29, 2025

I gave Linux Mint a real shot—two months as my daily driver. While it shines for basic tasks, the frustrations piled up fast. From software compatibility to hardware headaches, I found myself back on Windows 10. Here’s why.

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Quick Tip: How To Turn Off Notifications for Certain Apps in Windows 10

By Kevin / January 28, 2025

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.

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Quick Tip: How To Silence Unknown Callers On Your iPhone

By Kevin / January 27, 2025

In this Quick Tip, I will cover how to silence unknown callers on your iPhone running iOS 15 or later. I will also walk you through how to do it.

The feature will mute all incoming calls EXCEPT people and companies you already have in your Contacts. A caller MUST be in your Contacts, or the iPhone won’t make a sound, and the screen won’t light up, or in any way indicate someone is calling you.

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Quick Tip: Removing Apps and Programs in Windows 10

By Kevin / January 27, 2025

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.

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Quick Tip: Sort Folder Items by ‘Date Modified’ and More in Windows 10!

By Kevin / January 24, 2025

Sometimes you want to view files in a folder in a certain order so you can spot and quickly access the file you want to work on, perhaps by date, or date modified. In this Quick Tip, I’ll show you how to do that.

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Quick Tip: Cloud Backup Services I Recommend

By Kevin / January 23, 2025

Tired of losing important files? Learn how to set up easy, reliable backups with cloud services, external drives, and tips to avoid common mistakes. Stay protected!

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Quick Tip: You Can Now Customize The Chrome Toolbar (where the extensions live, usually)

By Kevin / January 22, 2025

Google Chrome has made it easier to customize the toolbar to organize your favorite features the way you like. With just a few clicks, you can add shortcuts to the tools you use the most, keeping them handy. Here’s how to do it.

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Letting Go of Hotmail, But Fondly Remembering the 90’s: Let’s Make Sure Those Emails (and My Newsletter) Actually End Up in Your Inbox

By Kevin / January 21, 2025

Hotmail is charmingly retro, but it’s not doing your emails (or newsletters you actually want to receive) any favors. Here’s why it’s time to update your inbox while keeping your 90s nostalgia intact.

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Quick Tip: How To Display Desktop Icons in Windows 11

By Kevin / January 20, 2025

In this blog post, I’m going to talk about how to display icons, like This PC, Documents, Network, Recycle Bin, and Control Panel on your Windows 11 desktop.

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