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The Latest Twitter Exodus Has Many Going To BlueSky. Here’s What I Like About It.
With the recent shakeups at Twitter (X), many are turning to BlueSky for a fresh social media experience. In this post, I’ll share why BlueSky stands out, why people are joining, and what you should know before making the switch. Ready for a new platform without feeling like you’re losing out on much? Let’s dive in!
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Why uBlock Origin Users May Need to Switch: The Impact of Manifest V3
If you’re one of the millions of people who use uBlock Origin to keep the web clean and ad-free, you may have noticed a troubling warning in **Chrome** lately: your favorite ad blocker may soon be unsupported. With Google’s Manifest V3 update on the horizon, uBlock Origin—and other extensions like it—are facing big changes. But don’t panic just yet! There are ways to keep blocking ads and protecting your privacy, even as the web evolves. Let’s dive into what’s happening, why it matters, and what you can do about it.
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Simple Router Security Tips to Protect Your Home Network
Keeping your home Wi-Fi secure doesn’t have to be hard. In this post, we’ll share simple, expert-backed tips to help you choose the right router, protect your network, and keep everything running smoothly—no tech expertise required. Let’s get started!
This is a common issue. How do you ensure your home network is secure without needing to be a tech expert? Let’s break it down.
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How To Send Text Messages via Satellite Using Your iPhone or Pixel (not just during emergencies)
Imagine this: you’re caught in the aftermath of a natural disaster like Hurricane Milton. Cell towers are down, Wi-Fi is out, and you’re completely cut off from the outside world.
Apple’s Messages via Satellite feature lets you send iMessages or SMS messages to friends and family when you’re off the grid, whether you’re hiking in a remote area or dealing with power outages.
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Quick Tip: Disable Those “Sign In With Google” Pop Ups
Fed up with those “Sign in with Google” pop-ups?
We can use UBlock Origin to eliminate them when we do NOT want to sign into a website with Google. A uBlock Origin “one-liner” is all it takes never to see one of those again.
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System Cleanup Series: How To Download, Install, and Use Advanced System Care
This is my comprehensive guide on how to use Advanced SystemCare. It will scan for and resolve a variety of potential issues on your computer.
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Why You Shouldn’t Use Google Chrome’s Password Manager
In this blog post, I will explain why you SHOULD NOT use the free Password Manager built into Google Chrome. Instead, please use either Bit Warden or 1Password. Simply put, it prioritizes convenience over security.
This blog post was inspired by an article on Android Police.
Here are the top four reasons to ditch the password manager in Google Chrome.
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How To Download and Install Backblaze To Securely Backup Your Files To The Cloud
Backblaze is a cloud option that automatically backs up your files to your account once you set it up. In this blog post, I’ll walk you through the steps to download and install Backblaze on your Windows 10 computer, though the process is similar in Windows 11.
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Why I Switched From Google Drive to Dropbox
A few months ago, I got fed up with Google Drive for a few reasons that I’ll get into later in this post. After some trial and error, I landed on Dropbox and am very happy with it. Here’s what happened.
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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.
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Here Are The Firefox Extensions I Recommend!
In this blog post, I will cover the Firefox Extensions I recommend, including Ghostery, Adblock Ultimate, UBlock Origin, and more. These extensions will help make the web a more pleasant experience, help prevent tracking, and improve privacy and security
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How To Use Mastodon: Part 1
You’ve likely heard of Mastodon as an alternative to Twitter. You’re intrigued and curious. A deciding factor for you may be that Mastodon collects absolutely no data from its users in terms of anything not absolutely required to use it.
First, I’m not here to convince you to switch to Mastodon. I want to go over what I like about it, what it offers, why I prefer it to Twitter, and why I think you will.
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How To Better Secure Your Google Account
Keeping your Google account secure is more important than ever—especially since it’s linked to many parts of your digital life. In this guide, we’ll cover two essential steps to boost your security: managing third-party access and enabling two-factor authentication (2FA).
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Quick Tip: Startup Items in Windows 11
In this Quick Tip, I will discuss how to check to see what applications are automatically added to Startup in Windows 11. This refers to how many applications are running in the background, and not necessarily on-screen as soon as you turn your computer on and log into Windows.
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Why Your Computer Needs A System Cleanup
Even if a Cleanup has been done, it may not have been done recently or well. I’m not usually that direct, but it’s true.
A System Cleanup is part of routine computer maintenance, and should be followed up with regular tune-ups. You can take care of yourself, or I can do it for you (drop-off and remote support launch Nov 6th). It’s like a Spring Cleaning for your house.
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Quick Tip: Pin Folders to Quick Access in Windows 10
In Windows 10 and 11, you have the option of “pinning” folders under “Quick Access”on the left hand pane in File Explorer. I literally use my pinned folders every single day, and the time it saves me adds up over time!
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Kevin’s Picks: CLCL (Clipboard Tool)
Due to the nature of my work and the fact I’m a Power User, I copy and paste images and text frequently. This can of course be done through the Windows clipboard, but that only allows one item at a time. That’s why I strongly prefer a lesser known tool called CLCL. It has a strange name, but works very well. In my case, I have it set to save 50 items at a time.
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Quick Tip: How To Disable The News and Interests Widget From Opening on Hover
In Quick Tip, I’ll be talking about how to disable the “open on hover” feature on the News And Interest widget in Windows 10 and why you want to do this.
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Quick Tip: How To View File Extensions in Windows 10
By default, out of the box, Windows, any version of Windows, does not show file type extensions, presumably because most average users don’t care about file extensions. Still, in my experience with on-site and remote work, I have done, inevitably, most people end up wanting to know the file extension of a file that they are dealing with.
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Kevin’s Picks: Start11
In this Quick Tip, I will talk about the frustrating so-called Start Menu in Windows 11, and the program you can install to replace it, called Start11, and have a much more usable Start Menu. I will also walk you through how to download and install Start11.
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