Fun Stuff, Tips, Video 784-441
They Called Her a Pretty Face. Her Patent Powers Your WiFi
They Called Her a Pretty Face. Her Patent Powers Your WiFi. – youtube.com · by The History Archive
How it works, Tips
Why I pay for a weather app when so many great free options exist
Why I pay for a weather app when so many great free options exist – howtogeek.com
Weather is one of the most searched-for topics on the internet, especially this time of year, with heat waves, monsoons, and tropical storms. And while there are hundreds of ways to watch and track the weather, including dozens of free apps, I still happily pay for a weather app, and here’s why.
How it works, Review, Tips
I bought a weird USB-C attachment for my phone
I bought a weird USB-C attachment for my phone and now it can see things my eyes can’t – makeuseof.com
I recently bought a thermal camera — Thermal Master P3 — on a whim because it was on sale, and it’s now the one accessory that keeps giving me new reasons to pick it up.
Tips, Windows
These 3 Windows settings made my old PC feel new again
These 3 Windows settings made my old PC feel new again – howtogeek.com
Windows is the OS I use every day, even though it does plenty of things I don’t like. I’ve tried switching to Linux more than once, and I keep finding reasons to give it another shot, but I always end up back on Windows.
How it works, Security, Tips
– Why Your Password Isn’t Enough
Tech Tips from AcenTek: Why Your Password Isn’t Enough – Smart Ways to Protect Your Accounts – Old Mission Gazette
Passwords are a primary weak point when it comes to online security. Weak, reused, or predictable passwords are often the first thing criminals try when attempting to access an account.
Learning
America’s Scientists Are Disappearing
America’s Scientists Are Disappearing – youtube.com · StarTalk
Apple, How it works, Mac, Tips
New Mac malware locks your screen until you hand over your password
New Mac malware locks your screen until you hand over your password – techlicious.com
Security researchers at Group-IB have identified a new strain of Mac malware that locks victims out of every application on their computer until they type in their password, then uses that access to drain browser logins, cryptocurrency wallets, and password manager vaults
How it works, Security, Tips
I set up a hardware security key and now phishing doesn’t work on my accounts
I set up a hardware security key and now phishing doesn’t work on my accounts – MakeUseOf
Phishing scams are becoming more convincing day by day.
Deals & Sales
Need a new laptop for Back-to-School season?
Need a new laptop for Back-to-School season? – androidcentral.com
Best Buy is offering up to 60% OFF Lenovo, HP, and Acer Chromebooks during its Black Friday in July sale
How it works, Security, Tips
Fake password-manager alerts could put your vault at risk
Fake password-manager alerts could put your vault at risk – CyberGuy – cyberguy.com
You open your inbox and see a message about updated security policies. Nothing about it screams scam. The email looks polished, the wording sounds official and the button promises a quick way to review the changes. That is exactly what makes it dangerous.
Review, Security
Best Password Managers 2026: Tested and Rated by Experts
Best Password Managers 2026: Tested and Rated by Experts – cybernews.com
Managing passwords in 2026 is harder than ever. Most people have to juggle dozens of different passwords between online stores, streaming platforms, work tools, banking apps, and more. Eventually, some choose the seemingly easiest option – reusing the same password across multiple accounts. However, it puts your security at serious risk.
How it works, Tips, Video 784-441
Do Data Removal Services Work? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
Do Data Removal Services Work? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
Security, Tips, Video 784-441
How Can I Tell If a Download is Safe?
How Can I Tell If a Download is Safe? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
Tips, Video 784-441
The Biggest Risk to Your Privacy Revealed
The Biggest Risk to Your Privacy Revealed – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
Security, Tips
Security Habits Players Should Follow When Depositing Online
Security Habits Players Should Follow When Depositing Online – aboutchromebooks.com
Making a deposit through an online platform means sharing financial information, so it’s worth applying the same basic checks used for online banking or shopping.
How it works, Tips
This little-known Excel feature fixed one of my biggest spreadsheet problems
This little-known Excel feature fixed one of my biggest spreadsheet problems – howtogeek.com
After years of using Excel, it’s easy to fall into muscle memory. You click the same ribbon tabs, rely on the same shortcuts, and barely notice when Microsoft adds new tools.
How it works, Tips
I added a $10 Ethernet adapter to my PC, and it solved problems I didn’t know I had
I added a $10 Ethernet adapter to my PC, and it solved problems I didn’t know I had – MakeUseOf
My HP gaming laptop comes with a dedicated Ethernet port, which is what I prefer over Wi-Fi whenever it’s available.
Google, Pixel, Tips
I tested every Pixel AI feature and these 4 actually changed how I use my phone
I tested every Pixel AI feature and these 4 actually changed how I use my phone – MakeUseOf
The Pixel 10 Pro is packed with AI features — and I’ve used all of them. Most, honestly, are novelties I tried once and forgot. But four have genuinely changed how I use my phone
How it works, Learning
A failing SSD doesn’t click or grind
A failing SSD doesn’t click or grind — this is how it warns you instead – MakeUseOf
My SSD stopped working, and it felt like it had just stopped working unexpectedly. It felt this way because, unlike hard drives, there was no clicking — the warning sound that lingers for weeks to tell you something is failing.
Security
Password Manager Adoption Statistics 2026
Password Manager Adoption Statistics 2026 – aboutchromebooks.com
Only 36% of U.S. adults, about 94 million people, use a password manager, based on Security.org’s October 2024 survey of 1,000 Americans.
Google, Maps, Tips
Google Maps isn’t just GPS: These are the 3 features you should start using
Google Maps isn’t just GPS: These are the 3 features you should start using – howtogeek.com
Google Maps has quietly evolved far beyond turn-by-turn directions. Buried in its settings and menus are tools that can change how you explore, navigate, and trust the places you visit. Here are three worth turning on.
Google, Photo, Tips
Google Photos toggle lets you switch between classic search & Ask Photos
Google Photos toggle lets you switch between classic search & Ask Photos – 9to5google.com
Google Photos has rolled out a “classic search” toggle for Ask Photos that delivers a big quality-of-life improvement.
How it works, Security, Tips, Video 784-441
How Long Should a Password Be?
How Long Should a Password Be? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
Chrome Browser, Tips
5 Browser Settings You Should Review More Often
5 Browser Settings You Should Review More Often – BGR – bgr.com
Browsers remain our primary gateway to the internet, allowing us to access millions of websites within seconds. But this reliance on browsers has its downsides
Android, How it works, Tips
I changed 4 Samsung camera settings and barely edit photos anymore
I changed 4 Samsung camera settings and barely edit photos anymore – MakeUseOf
You take a photo; it looks great on your phone, and then you revisit it later, and something feels off.
Tips, Windows
Why I don’t trust Windows copy for big files
Why I don’t trust Windows copy for big files—and what I use instead now – howtogeek.com
Copying around a couple of small files, like screenshots or documents, is, for the most part, normally fine.
Tips
– How to Make a Checklist in Google Docs: Three Methods That Work
How to Make a Checklist in Google Docs: Three Methods That Work – aboutchromebooks.com
Google Docs has a built-in checklist tool, but many people never spot it because it sits in the toolbar instead of a menu. Two other routes exist as well: one through the Format menu and one through a keyboard shortcut.
Chromebook, Deals & Sales, Google
Unboxing the updated Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook
Unboxing the updated Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook (2026) – chromeunboxed.com
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook has been a staple in the budget-friendly ChromeOS world for years, largely because it delivered a far better display than its price tag suggested.
Security, Tips, Video 784-441
Can Hotel Internet Traffic Be Sniffed?
Can Hotel Internet Traffic Be Sniffed? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!