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You Do NOT Own Your Social Media Accounts Or Anything You Post on Them.
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
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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Tech News: Latest Version of PatchMyPC Gets A Complete Redesign
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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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.
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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Common Windows 11 Performance Tricks That Aren’t Worth Doing
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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Don’t Want to Upgrade to Windows 11? Here’s How 0patch Can Keep Your Windows 10 Secure Beyond October 2025
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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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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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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Tech News: Microsoft is Bringing More Junk To Your Lock Screen That You Never Asked For – Like Sports, Traffic, and Finance Updates to the Windows 10 Lock Screen
Microsoft is up to their tricks again, and apparently has nothing better to do than introduce ads and other related tips to your lock screen aka your login screen in Windows 10. The same thing is already happening in Windows 11.
They just keep cluttering up Windows with stuff no one asked for.
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Tech News: What Chrome Incognito Mode Really Does and What Everyone is Getting Wrong About It
In this blog post, I’ll mention the lawsuit that Google settled, claiming the company had been misleading users about Chrome’s Incognito Mode.
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Tech News: Microsoft Reveals You’ll Need To Pay $90 Per Computer For The First Year, and More After That To Keep Using Windows 10 Securely Beyond October 2025
In this blog post, we’ll take a look at Extended Support for Windows 10, which Microsoft will begin offering in October 2025. This means Microsoft will continue to offer security patches after that, but for a price.
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Tech News: A Few New Things Your iPhone Can Do in iOS 17.4
In this blog post, I will talk about what’s new in iOS 17.4 for your iPhone, including updates to Stolen Device Protection, automatic live podcast transcription, and more.
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Tech News: Brave Browser No Longer Forces Their VPN to Install on Your Computer
Back in October, Brave started installing its VPN program for all Windows users, despite the fact that you couldn’t use it unless you paid for it.
As Martin Brinkmann over at tech news site GHacks.net points out, most Brave browser users do not use Brave Software’s VPN service, but they still got the VPN service installed on their machines without consent or any intention of using the VPN. That is clearly NOT okay.
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Tech News: Terms of Service Update Allegedly Locks Roku TVs Until Users Agree
In recent weeks, if you have a TV with Roku built in, you’re likely seeing the a message indicating that you MUST agree to it’s updated Terms of Service to continue using YOUR TV. You know, the one you’ve already purchased and have been using. If you don’t, you can’t continue using your TV!
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Why You Should Consider WiFi Calling
Last winter, I helped my Mom move into her new house for the winter. It’s wonderful, except for the hit-and-miss cellular connectivity and terrible WiFi.
After a decent amount of brainstorming, the best solution appeared to be WiFi Calling. I wanted to share these solutions with you.
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Why My Next Computer Will Be a Mac
I grew up using Windows on every computer I’ve ever owned.
I’ve used every version since for personal and professional purposes.
When Windows 11 came around, it cemented my perception that Microsoft’s heart was no longer in it.
I’m fed up; I’ve reached the final straw, and I’ll switch to the Mac for my next computer.
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