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Kevin’s Picks: TrackMySubs
Tired of losing track of all your subscriptions? With so many services moving to the subscription model, it’s easy for unexpected charges to sneak up. TrackMySubs makes managing recurring payments simple and secure, giving digital entrepreneurs and small businesses a clear view of their expenses. Find out how TrackMySubs can help you take control and stay organized—no more surprises on your credit card statement!
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Kevin’s Picks: Spybot Search and Destroy
Tired of pop-ups, strange ads, or sudden slowdowns on your PC? Spybot Search and Destroy is a powerful, free tool designed to root out spyware and protect your system in real-time. Whether you’re a casual user or a tech enthusiast, Spybot offers customizable scans, browser immunization, and reliable spyware protection to keep your computer safe. Curious to learn more? Let’s dive into what makes Spybot a go-to choice for boosting your PC’s defenses!
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Kevin’s Picks: Sky Follower Bridge for BlueSky
If you’re one of the many people looking to reconnect with friends from Twitter (now called X) on Bluesky, there’s a simple way to bridge the gap: Sky Follower Bridge. This nifty browser extension makes it easy to find and follow your Twitter connections on Bluesky, offering a streamlined way to transition between these social…
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What Are Cookies And Should I Keep Them Or Not?
In this post, I will talk about what are known as “Cookies”, and how to view or access them in your web browser, in this case, Firefox, and on your computer. I will also talk about why they’re not worth worrying about. Some have suggested it’s a good idea to remove them, and I’ll explain why I disagree with that and why you likely will as well.
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Kevin’s Picks: Zen Browser
The Zen Browser is built on the Firefox engine and offers a unique and modern browsing experience. Zen’s homepage promises a browser that is “beautifully designed, privacy-focused, and packed with features. We care about your experience, not your data.”
It’s now my primary browser. I love it!
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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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AirPods Pro 2 Get FDA Approval as Hearing Aids. Here’s Why That Matters, and Why It’s the Most Important Announcement Apple Made at Their September Event
I’m a little late to the party on this, but I listened to an episode of MacBreak Weekly a few weeks ago. They highlighted Apple’s game-changing update for the AirPods Pro 2, which transforms them into affordable, over-the-counter hearing aids with a personalized hearing test.
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Quick Tip: How to Disable The “Let’s Finish Setting up Your Device” Screens on Windows 11
In this Quick Tip, I’ll show you how to disable the annoying upsell screen that occasionally appears when you turn on your computer. It’s the one that says, “Let’s finish setting up your device.”
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How To Customize Firefox: Setting Things Up, Bookmarks, Extensions, Download Settings, and Resetting
Here are the settings in Firefox that I recommend changing, including backing up and restoring bookmarks, download settings, and refreshing (resetting) Firefox if things aren’t working right.
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