People complain to me all the time about having to sign on to their computers. As people buy new Windows 11 computers, Microsoft makes it almost impossible to avoid creating login credentials. Win11 forces you to give your email, create a Microsoft account, choose a password and then a PIN. But let me give you … Read more
There are many ways to remove a piece of software from your computer. Basic Methods Windows Many Windows apps can be uninstalled straight from the Start menu! Simply click Start, look through the Apps or Programs menu for the item you want to get rid of, and right-click on it. If you see Uninstall listed, … Read more
Speak to your computer and have it type what you’re saying! Windows and MacOS have voice-to-text typing tools built-in and you just have to launch them for your speech to flow into whatever document you’re creating. Windows Users would press Win + H to open the dictation tool. Apple users can press the Fn button … Read more
If you’ve used my services, you know what Remote Tech Support entails. With my guidance, you’ll download or launch a program that allows me to inhabit your computer. While we talk on the phone, I get to view your screen and move your cursor around. It’s like I’m Casper the Friendly Ghost, haunting your computer … Read more
If you use various streaming services, JustWatch is a useful tool to consider. Search for any movie or show, and JustWatch will tell you where you might stream it. You can see all of your Rent and Buy options, as well as prices, and click through to any provider you want to patronize. If you … Read more
iPhones Most iPhones have a largely unknown feature called Back Tap. If you turn on this special ability, Back Tap will let you trigger an app or function when you tap the back of your iPhone. Back Tap can open Settings, or the Facebook app, or your Camera, whatever you yoke it to. It’s like … Read more
On a Windows computer, there are certain things you can’t do when naming a file. Microsoft is pretty helpful in telling you that you can’t use any of the following characters, as you type a new file name: < > : ” / | \ ? * But Microsoft doesn’t tell you that there are … Read more
Selling a vehicle online? Be on the lookout for the Vehicle History Check Scam! The Setup The scam starts with a potential buyer, texting or emailing you about your used vehicle. They will be very interested in closing the sale, will probably not haggle, and offer to pay your price in cash. Sounds really good, … Read more
If you want to see all of the different apps and services Google has to offer, check out their Products page. You might be surprised at all that’s in there. That said, Google develops lots of things that don’t make it. They get “sunsetted” or retired or axed. If you are curious about those, check … Read more
UPDATE as of 9/27/2024: just like last year, our government has free at-home COVID tests for you. Get 4 tests through www.covidtests.gov at no cost (even shipping is free). Protip: There may be other methods, local to you, for obtaining free COVID tests. For example, my local library gives them out to patrons. You might … Read more