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Beware This E-ZPass Text Scam
Beware This E-ZPass Text Scam – By Nick Lewis How-To Geek
Another day, another scam, and this time E-ZPass users are the target. Here’s everything you need to know about the scam, how to keep yourself safe, and what you can do if you do get scammed.
– Why I Built My External SSD Instead of Buying a Premade One
Why I Built My External SSD Instead of Buying a Premade One – By Patrick Campanale How-To Geek
I wanted to move my Adobe Lightroom library to a portable SSD so I could use it on both my desktop and laptop. Instead of purchasing a pre-built SSD, I built my own for a fraction of the cost (and I can upgrade it later if I need to).
Wi-Fi Speed Test Results Explained
Wi-Fi Speed Test Results Explained: What Do They Actually Mean? – By Sydney Butler How-To Geek
An internet speed test is a test of the speed your internet has. Simple, right? Well, it turns out that interpreting internet speed tests can be confusing, and you might think it means something it doesn’t!
Improve Your Cell Signal at Home
8 Ways To Improve Your Cell Signal at Home – By Timothy Jacob Hudson How-To Geek
Even in the comfort of your own home, you might get shoddy cell service from time to time. Maybe your text messages aren’t going through, or calls keep dropping right in the middle of a conversation. This is understandably frustrating if you don’t know how to fix the problem.
A Beginner’s Guide to Using Online Banking Services for Chromebook Users
A Beginner’s Guide to Using Online Banking Services for Chromebook Users – By Dominic Reigns aboutchromebooks.com
Online banking services have revolutionized how we manage our finances, offering greater convenience and efficiency than ever before. With the rise of digital banking, users no longer need to visit a physical bank to handle their transactions.
Google Docs settings you should change immediately
7 Google Docs settings you should change immediately – By Faith Leroux Android Police
When collaborating online with colleagues, friends, and even workplace employees, Google Docs is one of the first-choice platforms for creating and editing documents. It integrates well with other Google tools, like seamlessly saving files with your Gmail account, and it’s pretty user-friendly even on a budget phone.
Even the Best Wi-Fi Extender Isn’t Worth Your Time
No, Even the Best Wi-Fi Extender Isn’t Worth Your Time – By Simon Hill WIRED
After testing some of the best Wi-Fi extenders on the market, my advice? Don’t buy one. It’s not that Wi-Fi extenders don’t work but that they don’t work well. There are many more-effective ways to improve your Wi-Fi, and I’ll dig into a few later on, but first I want to explain the issues I have with extenders—also sometimes called Wi-Fi range boosters or repeaters.
This Life-Saving Pixel Watch 3 Health Feature Is Now Live
This Life-Saving Pixel Watch 3 Health Feature Is Now Live – By Arol Wright How-To Geek
Smartwatches are not just for tracking your workouts, but they can also potentially be tools to save your life. The Pixel Watch 3 was missing a key feature pending FDA approval, and now, that’s finally out of the way.
If you’re not using these PC security essentials, you’re begging to be hacked
If you’re not using these PC security essentials, you’re begging to be hacked – By Alaina Yee PCWorld
Once upon a time, you could assume you were pretty safe on the internet, so long as you were careful. But that’s changed. Through no fault of your own, your data can leak, your passwords can become compromised, and you can more easily fall prey to malware.
Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE $419 ($230 off)
The amazing Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE is still an unreal $419 ($230 off) – chromeunboxed.com
I’m not 100% sure what is going on in the Chromebook deals arena these days, but I like what I’m seeing! Devices that rarely go on sale are discounted for weeks on end and the regular pattern of a whole swath of new deals each Monday morning has been completely upended.
Remote Access for Everybody
Remote Access for Everybody – NoMachine is free for everybody to use
Connect to any computer remotely at the speed of light. Thanks to our NX technology, NoMachine is the fastest and highest quality remote desktop you have ever tried. Reach your computer on the other side of the world in just a few clicks.
Cybersecurity Tips NOBODY Tells You (but are EASY to do)
7 Cybersecurity Tips NOBODY Tells You (but are EASY to do) – By All Things Secured YouTube
Tips for macOS Newbies From a macOS Newbie
10 Tips for macOS Newbies From a macOS Newbie – By Goran Damnjanovic How-To Geek
Have you recently switched to macOS? Me too! I’ve been using macOS for about three months now, and during that time, I’ve built a collection of tips for macOS newbies that should make your first few weeks on macOS easier and less confusing.
Google Drive adding video transcripts with search
Google Drive adding video transcripts with search – 9to5Google
After introducing auto-generated captions last year, Google Drive is now adding video transcripts on the web.
What Are Virtual Machines, and How Do They Work?
What Are Virtual Machines, and How Do They Work? – By Dave McKay How-To Geek
You’ve probably heard phrases like “Spin up a virtual machine” or “Try it out in a virtual machine.” But what are virtual machines, and how can you make use of them?