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The Origins of Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V, Ctrl+X, and Ctrl+Z Explained
The Origins of Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V, Ctrl+X, and Ctrl+Z Explained – By How-To Geek How-To Geek
We use them dozens of times a day: The Ctrl+Z, Ctrl+X, Ctrl+C, and Ctrl+V shortcuts that trigger Undo, Cut, Copy, and Paste. But where did they come from, and why does Windows use those particular keys for those functions? We’ll explain.
– How to Make Your Facebook Account More Private
How to Make Your Facebook Account More Private – By How-To Geek How-To Geek
Facebook has a shaky reputation when it comes to privacy, but it’s a useful tool for keeping in touch with friends and family. If you’re going to use the social network, there are a few things you can do to lock things down as much as possible.
Revitalize an Elderly Mac with Google’s Chrome OS Flex
Revitalize an Elderly Mac with Google’s Chrome OS Flex – By Julio Ojeda-Zapata tidbits.com
When my brother was killed in 2017, I inherited his Apple setup that included a late 2012 Mac mini. Initially inclined to donate the computer, I decided to keep it as a reminder of the Apple-obsessed Frankie. I couldn’t find a compelling use for his increasingly sluggish Mac, however, so I set it aside.
Do You Really Need Antivirus Software on Your Windows or Mac Computer?
Do You Really Need Antivirus Software on Your Windows or Mac Computer? – By Sydney Butler online-tech-tips.com
Do you still need third-party antivirus software on modern systems? There are tradeoffs, so make sure you know what you’re getting into before clicking that download button.
4 Ways to Ruin Your Smartphone’s Battery
4 Ways to Ruin Your Smartphone’s Battery – By How-To Geek How-To Geek
There’s a lot of information out there about how to treat smartphone batteries. We can argue about the best practices, but there are some clearly bad things that can ruin batteries quickly. Let’s make sure you’re avoiding them.
Multi-Factor Authentication
Multi-Factor Authentication: Who Has It and How to Set It Up – by PCMag
Don’t let scammers get their hands on your sensitive information. Here’s how to secure your online accounts with multi-factor authentication
The 2014 Heartbleed bug exposed millions of internet logins to scammers thanks to one itty-bitty piece of code, and our security nightmares have only gotten progressively worse in the years since.
Why Unlimited Mobile Data Isn’t Actually Unlimited
Why Unlimited Mobile Data Isn’t Actually Unlimited – By How-To Geek How-To Geek
“Unlimited” is a big word in the mobile world. Everyone wants a data plan with no limitations. That’s why carriers love to use the word, but “Unlimited” rarely means truly unlimited. There are a few reasons for that.
What Is a Mesh Router Backhaul
What Is a Mesh Router Backhaul? – By How-To Geek How-To Geek
If you’re shopping for a new mesh router system, you may come across references to the platform’s “backhaul.” Here’s what it is and how it affects Wi-Fi performance.
How to find songs that played near you with your Google Pixel
How to find songs that played near you with your Google Pixel – By Andrew Romero 9to5Google
One of the worst things to happen is hearing a song play, thinking you’ll remember it to find later, only to completely forget. Fortunately, your Pixel has a feature called Now Playing. It lets you identify playing songs in the background so you can easily add any song you hear to your library. On top of that, you can find songs that played near your Pixel over a week ago in your Now Playing history. Here’s how to do it.
What Is 5G, and How Fast Will It Be?
What Is 5G, and How Fast Will It Be? – By Chris Hoffman How-To Geek
Once again, you can’t escape the 5G hype at CES. It’s been building since CES 2018. Everyone—from Samsung and Intel to cellular carriers and smartphone companies—wants you to know how amazing 5G will be. Samsung called it “wireless fiber”, promising super-fast low latency internet everywhere. 5G is supposed to be faster than a typical home cable internet connection today…and it’s wireless, too.
Reasons You Should Switch to Google Phone on Android
5 Reasons You Should Switch to Google Phone on Android – By How-To Geek How-To Geek
Android phones are, well, phones at the core. You may not think much about the phone app that came pre-installed, but like many things in Android, it can be changed. You should try the Google Phone app.
Biggest Misconceptions About Crypto
The 5 Biggest Misconceptions About Crypto – By How-To Geek How-To Geek
The world of crypto is complex and sometimes overwhelming. You may encounter a variety of differing arguments and opinions which can make it challenging to sort out the signal from the noise. Let’s sort out the five biggest misunderstandings when it comes to cryptocurrency.
Keep Your Passwords Strong and Secure With These 9 Rules
Keep Your Passwords Strong and Secure With These 9 Rules – By See full CNET
A strong password is essential when it comes to your online security, and you need a unique one for each of your social media, bank accounts, streaming services and apps. But with so many accounts to keep track of, it’s tempting (and incredibly easy) to fall into the bad habit of using the same login credentials for everything.
Is Charging Your Phone All Night Bad For the Battery
Is Charging Your Phone All Night Bad For the Battery? – By How-To Geek How-To Geek
Smartphones have advanced a lot over the years, but they still basically last about a day on a charge. That means most of us are juicing up the battery all night while we sleep. Is that good for the battery?
LastPass Review
LastPass Review: Great password management for a price – By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal Tom’s Hardware
Before I started using LastPass, my password game was weak. The most I did was use numbers, but they were always the same numbers. I occasionally capitalized the first letter of whatever very common English word I was using, and I never used symbols because I didn’t want to have to type symbols.