Estate planning involves wills, POAs and beneficiary selections… and also your Google account? Yes, Google has a tool for you to use as you plan for what happens when you are no longer around. Anyone with a Google account can use the Inactive Account Manager. This allows you to designate someone(s) to have access to … Read more
If you’ve ever wanted to send an email to your future self, there’s a great website for that! FutureMe You’re welcome to use this website for free, and it does exactly what it says on the tin: You write an email to your future self, and FutureMe promises to send it to you at the … Read more
This is not a hearing test! For a real hearing test, consult your primary care doctor or an audioloigist. This post is meant only to pique your interest in people’s hearing ranges, and not to dispense any medical advice. For a bit of novelty and learning about how your hearing changes as you age, check … Read more
Starting July 16, 2022, there is a new number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988. This number will work across the entire USA. The old number, 1-800-273-8255, will also still connect to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Please read more about how the Lifeline can provide free and confidential support, and check out their … Read more
An ISP in Wales recently solved their town-wide DSL problem by locating and disconnecting a resident’s old TV. It’s an extreme example of a common problem with DSL service: DSL signal is very touchy and vulnerable to interference. And that interference can be caused by so many different things along your phonelines. If you have … Read more
For help in solving a Rubik’s Cube, there are countless YouTube videos and tutorials out there that will teach you how to solve this fiendish device. Or you can use this simple website to tell you exactly how to solve your Cube, in 25 moves or less. I’ve tried it, and it works astonishingly well. … Read more
If you are color blind or have any other vision sensitivities, check out the color filters in your computer. Most operating systems offer these built-in tools, to make your screen easier to see and use. In Windows 10, go to Start -> Settings -> Ease of Access -> Color Filters. On MacOSX, go to Apple … Read more
Once or twice a year*, your computer needs dusting! Their grills and cooling elements attract dust, and too many years of particulate build-up can lead to overheating and shorter lifespans. An inexpensive can of compressed air is all you need to knock loose any accumulated dirt. Here’s an example of what to buy: https://www.amazon.com/Falcon-Compressed-Disposable-Cleaning-DPSJB/dp/B0000AE67M Shoot … Read more