Please Set Up and Maintain Account Recovery Information
Please Set Up and Maintain Account Recovery Information – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
How it works, Tips, Video 784-441
If It’s in Only One Place, It’s Not Backed Up
If It’s in Only One Place, It’s Not Backed Up – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
How it works, Security, Tips
Your strong passwords mean nothing if your phone PIN is four digits –
Your strong passwords mean nothing if your phone PIN is four digits – MakeUseOf
Smartphones contain sensitive data, and that’s why they are safeguarded with thoughtful security measures. Many flagship devices feature biometric security methods, like a fingerprint scanner or facial recognition support.
Android, Google, How it works, Tips
Android 17 is here
Android 17 is here with smarter multitasking and privacy controls you’ll actually use – howtogeek.com
As expected, Android 17 has officially gone stable, and that includes Wear OS 7. The update is rolling out today to Pixel phones and Pixel Watch devices—expect Samsung Galaxy and other Android phones to start getting the update next month.
Google, How it works, Maps, Tips
Google Maps and Waze work better when you use them together
Google Maps and Waze work better when you use them together – howtogeek.com
I’m a huge Waze fan and have been using it for over 10 years. It’s completely replaced Google Maps when I’m driving or using Android Auto, but that doesn’t mean I uninstalled the app. I still keep Google Maps around for a few key features, and that’s because both apps are better when used together.
How it works, Tips
5 ways to repurpose an old Android phone
5 ways to repurpose an old Android phone – howtogeek.com
How many phones have you owned over the course of your life? I generally sell my old ones, but sometimes there’s one that’s either not worth much or isn’t in good condition.
Home Tech, Tips
I paid for gigabit internet and got 100Mbps
I paid for gigabit internet and got 100Mbps—here’s what was actually wrong – howtogeek.com
Recently, I finally took the plunge and signed up for a shiny gigabit plan, fully expecting my downloads to finish before I could even blink. Reader, they did not.
Security, Tips, Video 784-441
It Pays to Be Skeptical
It Pays to Be Skeptical – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
How it works, Tips
You think digital storage is cheap, but your file hoarding is a massive trap
You think digital storage is cheap, but your file hoarding is a massive trap – howtogeek.com
Our lives are more digital than ever. Year after year, we keep adding to the ever-growing pile of photos, videos, downloads, documents, and media on our computers, phones, NAS devices, and cloud storage accounts while barely removing anything.
Android, Google, How it works, Security, Tips
This Android setting is overriding your router’s private DNS
This Android setting is overriding your router’s private DNS – howtogeek.com
Even if you have a private DNS set on your router, your Android phone may not be using it. It all comes down to a single setting on your phone.
Home Tech, Tips
Your router has a second password you’ve probably never changed
Your router has a second password you’ve probably never changed – howtogeek.com
The concept of needing to set a secure password has been hammered into our heads for so long, it barely warrants a mention.
How it works, Security, Tips
– Scams
Scams
1. The ‘Brushing’ Envelope Scam
- What it is: You receive an unsolicited, often empty, white envelope at your home.
- The danger: Scammers use your address to create fake “verified buyer” accounts on platforms like Amazon to post fraudulent positive reviews. These envelopes may also contain malicious QR codes designed to install malware or steal data from your phone when scanned.
- What to do: Do not scan the QR code. Report the package to the retailer (e.g., Amazon) as an unsolicited “brushing scam” and change your account password.
2. Social Media & Employment Scams
- The danger: Fraudsters impersonate legitimate companies on Facebook and WhatsApp to lure victims into fake job opportunities or high-yield cryptocurrency investment schemes. Victims are often coached by “mentors” and lose significant life savings through wire transfers.
- Red flags: Never pay money to secure a job or “work” for a company. Be wary of remote job offers that communicate exclusively via encrypted messaging apps like WhatsApp.
3. Microsoft 365 & Tech Support Scams
- The danger: Attackers send phishing emails to Microsoft 365 users that lead to fake verification pages, allowing them to hijack your email and OneDrive accounts without needing your password. Additionally, “scareware” pop-ups on your computer may freeze your screen and instruct you to call a fake support number.
- What to do: Never click unsolicited links or call numbers on pop-up ads. If a pop-up appears, restart your computer immediately. Check your account settings regularly for unknown devices and remove them.
Review, Security, Tips
The best free password managers in 2026
The best free password managers in 2026: Better security at no cost – tech.yahoo.com
Using weak passwords makes you less safe on the internet. If your password to a critical account is too easy to guess, hackers can break in without you ever knowing you’ve been had.
Deals & Sales
The MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910 Advantage in 3 Key Areas
The MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910 Advantage in 3 Key Areas – mediatek.com
Signal 65 has dug deep into the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910, investigating three key areas and concluding it is unmistakably best-in-class:
Google, Pixel, Tips
Some of the most useful Pixel features are hidden in plain sigh
Some of the most useful Pixel features are hidden in plain sight—here’s how to enable them – howtogeek.com
While many features on your Pixel phone, exclusive or not, are enabled by default, a good chunk aren’t.
How it works, Tips
Excel myths that are holding back your spreadsheets
6 Excel myths that are holding back your spreadsheets – howtogeek.com
Some of Excel’s most common “best practices” aren’t actually best practices at all.
Google, Pixel, Tips
I finally understood why Google limits Pixel charging to 80%
I finally understood why Google limits Pixel charging to 80%, and it changed how I use mine – androidpolice.com
The March 2026 Pixel Feature Drop introduced a frustrating charging bug. Users who had set their charging limit to 80% noticed their devices took an agonizingly long time to reach it.
Tips
Stop using your router’s default settings (change these 3 things immediately)
Stop using your router’s default settings (change these 3 things immediately) – howtogeek.com
It’s convenient to keep some things default, including some router settings. If you’re still using these default router settings, then you need to change them immediately—even if you don’t think you’ll get hacked.
Google, Pixel, Tips
The most useful Google Pixel Watch features
The most useful Google Pixel Watch features that aren’t enabled by default – howtogeek.com
Pixel devices aren’t generally known for having tons of options for people to play around with. That doesn’t mean there aren’t some goodies tucked away in the settings. Here are a few Pixel Watch features you should enable right now.
Chromebook, Google, How it works, Tips
The Best Chromebook Upgrade Might Not Be a New Chromebook
The Best Chromebook Upgrade Might Not Be a New Chromebook – About Chrome Books
If you’ve ever owned a Chromebook that suddenly started feeling slow, your first instinct was probably to blame the Chromebook itself.
How it works
The Checking Account Details People Often Miss
The Checking Account Details People Often Miss – aboutchromebooks.com
Checking accounts seem simple because people use them all the time. Money comes in, bills go out and debit card purchases appear in the transaction history.
How it works, Tips, Video 784-441
How Do I Update Drivers on My Computer?
How Do I Update Drivers on My C omputer?- youtube.com · Ask Leo!
How it works, Security, Tips
10 Hacks Every Bitwarden User Should Know
10 Hacks Every Bitwarden User Should Know – Lifehacker
The built-in password managers from Google and Apple are quite good these days. But if you’re switching between multiple devices and OSes, a dedicated cross-platform password manager like Bitwarden can really help. It’s open-source, encrypted by default, and most of its features are free on all platforms.
Security, Tips
Password managers:
Password managers: What they are, how they work and why you need one – tech.yahoo.com
Most of you have probably heard the online security wonk in your life tell you that you really should be using a password manager. I recommended it myself as part of a list of 12 cybersecurity best practices, which I promise aren’t hard at all.
Learning, Tips, Windows
These are the only Windows startup apps you actually need to disable
These are the only Windows startup apps you actually need to disable – howtogeek.com
Like me, you probably don’t reboot your Windows PC that often, but when you do you might notice that there are a lot of apps that open at startup.
How it works, Tips
Tech Habits That Will Save You Time
10 Tech Habits That Will Save You Time – BGR – bgr.com
Time management is a huge component for success, not only at work but in your personal life.