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Saying Goodbye to Twitter After I Deleted My Account Today After 17 Years On a Once Beloved Platform

By Kevin / December 31, 2024

After 17 years, my time on Twitter has ended today. It was a space for curiosity, connection, and friendship, but its shifts over the years have left it unrecognizable. Here’s my reflection on what it was, what it meant to me, and why I’m moving on.

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Why I Am Taking An Indefinite Hiatus From Social Media Starting at the End of 2024

By Kevin / December 30, 2024

As we enter 2025, I’ve decided to step away from Social Media and its relentless pace, which seems to reflect the world around us. Here’s why.

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Installing and Using the 1Password Chrome Extension

By Kevin / December 30, 2024

Thank you for your interest in my 1Password How To blog post series. In this post, I will show you how to install the Chrome extension for 1Password, the Password Manager.

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Tech News: Latest Version of PatchMyPC Gets A Complete Redesign

By Kevin / December 30, 2024

Managing app updates can be a hassle, but Patch My PC Home Updater 5.0 changes that and makes keeping your PC updated simple and stress-free.

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How to Install and Use the 1Password Firefox Browser Extension

By Kevin / December 29, 2024

Thank you for your interest in my 1Password How To Guide series. In this post, I’ll show you how to install the 1Password browser extension for Firefox. I honestly prefer using the standalone app and copy and pasting usernames and passwords from there, but it’s a little more inconvenient.

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Downloading and Using The 1Password Desktop App

By Kevin / December 29, 2024

This blog post focuses on the 1Password desktop program. This blog post series walks you through how to download, install, and use 1Password, including the desktop program, and browser extensions, depending on what you want to use.

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The FBI is Warning Against Using Text-Based Two-Factor Authentication. Here’s What You Need To Know and What You Can Do About It.

By Kevin / December 29, 2024

SMS authentication codes are convenient, but risky. Learn why they’re not enough and how to upgrade your account security with Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).

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How To Download, Install, and Use 1Password

By Kevin / December 28, 2024

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.

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Common Windows 11 Performance Tricks That Aren’t Worth Doing

By Kevin / December 26, 2024

We all want our PCs running as fast and smoothly as possible, right? And with Windows 11, it’s tempting to try every tweak and tip we find online to make that happen. But here’s the truth: not everything you read online will help. Some of those so-called “performance tips” either don’t do much or, worse, could end up harming your computer, like touching the registry.

Let’s break down six Windows 11 performance tricks you shouldn’t bother with—because they just aren’t worth it.

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Quick Tip: How To Change Your Windows 11 PIN Into A Secure Password

By Kevin / December 20, 2024

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.

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Kevin’s Picks: Karen’s Directory Printer

By Kevin / December 20, 2024

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…

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Kevin’s Picks: Greenshot

By Kevin / December 13, 2024

Greenshot is my go-to FREE screenshot tool! Customize shortcuts, capture regions, tweak settings, and save with ease. It’s so good, I’d pay for it—luckily, you don’t have to!

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Here’s My System Cleanup Checklist

By Kevin / December 11, 2024

I believe in complete transparency regarding the work I’m doing on YOUR computer, either remotely or in my home office. I will ONLY do the work we’ve discussed or that is covered in my System Cleanup blog posts for your review. You are welcome to read those and ask any questions. I’m also more thorough…

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Quick Tip: How To Turn On Dark Mode in Windows 10

By Kevin / December 9, 2024

Tired of bright screens? Learn how to enable dark mode in Windows 10 in just a few clicks! While not every app respects the choice, it’s a great start to ease eye strain.

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Kevin’s Picks: Open Shell (Replacement Start Menu)

By Kevin / December 3, 2024

If you’re like me and a Windows 10 or 11 user, you probably have a love-hate relationship with the Start Menu. Microsoft keeps tweaking it with each new version of Windows, and sometimes, those changes feel like a step in the wrong direction.

Whether I miss Windows 7’s classic look or find the newer Start Menus cluttered and confusing, Open Shell is a solution that works for me.

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The Mark Cherrington Podcast Episode 5 – Focusing on Children’s Services

By Kevin / December 2, 2024

In episode 5, Mark and Kevin talk about needed changes regarding Children’s Services, tackling systemic gaps, and celebrating the small victories that help families regain stability.

Mark emphasizes the importance of listening and meeting families where they are, showing how this approach can reshape their experience in a broken system.

Mark shows how personalized support can make all the difference.

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Bluesky’s Promise of User Control: What Bluesky Gets Right, and the Challenges it Faces

By Kevin / November 28, 2024

What if social media put users, not billionaires or algorithms, in charge? Bluesky aims to do just that with its decentralized design and user-first tools. But can it truly deliver on its promise, or is it just an ambitious idea with challenges to overcome? Let’s explore what sets Bluesky apart—and where it still has work to do.

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Don’t Want to Upgrade to Windows 11? Here’s How 0patch Can Keep Your Windows 10 Secure Beyond October 2025

By Kevin / November 21, 2024

With Windows 10’s security updates ending in October 2025, many users are left wondering how to keep their systems secure without upgrading to Windows 11. Microsoft’s costly Extended Security Updates might not be the best option, but there’s a smarter, more affordable solution. 0patch offers a way to protect your Windows 10 system for years without the hassle of constant reboots. Here’s why 0patch could be the perfect solution for keeping your system secure after 2025.

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Quick Tip: File and Folder Thumbnail Cache Images in Windows

By Kevin / November 21, 2024

If you’ve ever used a cleanup tool or dug around in your system to free up space, you might have encountered something called a “thumbnail cache” or “thumbnail images.”

At first glance, these can seem like junk files taking up space for no reason. But before you hit delete, let’s talk about why they’re not as disposable as they seem.

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The Mark Cherrington Podcast: Episode 4 – Forced to Pawn: How Families Navigate the Welfare System Gaps to Survive

By Kevin / November 16, 2024

Ever wonder what it’s like to navigate a system that’s supposed to help but often leaves families struggling? In this episode, Mark shares raw, real stories—from single parents pawning belongings to Indigenous families facing impossible choices. Tune in for a candid look at why real support and reform are so urgently needed.

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