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Choosing Between iDrive and Backblaze: A Simple Guide to Cloud Backup

By Kevin / January 5, 2025

Confused about cloud backup? Check out my comparison of iDrive and Backblaze!

Let’s break down pricing, features, and pros & cons to help you pick the perfect backup solution for your needs.

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Bit Warden: How To Install and Use the Chrome Extension

By Kevin / January 5, 2025

In this blog post series, I am walking you through how to download, install and use the password manager called Bit Warden, which has a FREE version, including the standalone desktop application and the browser plugins for Firefox, Chrome, and Edge to assist you with logging into websites securely.

In this blog post, I will walk you through how to Install and Use The Bit Warden Chrome Extension.

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Bit Warden: How To Install and Use The Firefox Plugin

By Kevin / January 4, 2025

In this blog post series, I am walking you through how to download, install and use the password manager called Bit Warden, which has a FREE version, including the standalone desktop application and the browser plugins for Firefox, Chrome, and Edge to assist you with logging into websites securely.

In this blog post, I will walk you through installing and using The Bit Warden Extension for Firefox.

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Bit Warden: How To Install and Use the Bit Warden Standalone App

By Kevin / January 4, 2025

In this blog post series, I am walking you through how to download, install and use the password manager called Bit Warden.

In this blog post, I will walk you through how to Install and Use The Bit Warden Standalone Installer.

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How To Series: Download, Install, and Use Bit Warden

By Kevin / January 4, 2025

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.

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Kevin’s Picks: Quick Assist – Troubleshoot Computers Remotely For Free with This Tool From Microsoft

By Kevin / January 3, 2025

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.

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How To Use Mastodon – Part 3: Digging Into Settings

By Kevin / January 3, 2025

This is part 3 of my guide on how to use Mastodon.

Ready to dive into Mastodon? Whether you’re brand new to it or just getting used to a new instance, this guide will help you find your way around.

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You Do NOT Own Your Social Media Accounts Or Anything You Post on Them.

By Kevin / January 2, 2025

Photo by dole777 on Unsplash If you’ve ever thought of your Social Media accounts as *yours*, think again. X (formerly Twitter) made it clear that you don’t own your accounts or anything you post to them. Back on Nov 26th, for no apparent reason (and that’s not sarcasm), X stepped into a bankruptcy case involving…

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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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