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Why I Am Taking An Indefinite Hiatus From Social Media Starting at the End of 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.
Read MoreInstalling and Using the 1Password Chrome Extension
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.
Read MoreHow to Install and Use the 1Password Firefox Browser Extension
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.
Read MoreDownloading and Using The 1Password Desktop App
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.
Read MoreHow 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.
Read MoreQuick 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.
Read MoreKevin’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…
Read MoreKevin’s Picks: Greenshot
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!
Read MoreHere’s My System Cleanup Checklist
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…
Read MoreQuick Tip: How To Turn On Dark Mode in Windows 10
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.
Read MoreKevin’s Picks: Open Shell (Replacement Start Menu)
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.
Read MoreThe Mark Cherrington Podcast Episode 5 – Focusing on Children’s Services
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.
Read MoreBluesky’s Promise of User Control: What Bluesky Gets Right, and the Challenges it Faces
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.
Read MoreThe Mark Cherrington Podcast: Episode 4 – Forced to Pawn: How Families Navigate the Welfare System Gaps to Survive
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.
Read MoreKevin’s Picks: SkeetsApp for Bluesky (iOS and iPad)
When I first heard about the Skeets app for Bluesky, I wasn’t sure what to expect.
If you’re on Bluesky or considering giving it a try, let me explain why Skeets is worth checking out.
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