How Tiny Cameras Changed Our Lives
How Tiny Cameras Changed Our Lives. – youtube.com · Curious Droid
How it works, Video 784-441
How it works
How it works, Tips, Windows
I fixed random USB disconnects in Windows
I fixed random USB disconnects in Windows by changing these 5 settings – howtogeek.com
You’d think, with USB being around since the late ’90s, that Microsoft would have figured out how to make it work reliably by now. We’ve
How it works
Why SIM Cards Are Slowly Disappearing
Why SIM Cards Are Slowly Disappearing – youtube.com · History of Simple Things
Android, Google, How it works, Tips
This Android feature is the secret to easier Wi-Fi at hotels and Airbnbs
This Android feature is the secret to easier Wi-Fi at hotels and Airbnbs – howtogeek.com
Travel can be stressful and annoying even under the best circumstances, and one of my least favorite activities is getting everything connected to the Wi-Fi wherever I’m staying.
How it works, Learning, Security
How AI Can Help Scammers Hack Your Email
How AI Can Help Scammers Hack Your Email – familyhandyman.com
If you’ve got one of the world’s 2.5 billion Gmail accounts, there’s a new scam going around that should be on your radar.
How it works, Tips
Excel projects beginners can finish in under an hour
4 useful Excel projects beginners can finish in under an hour – howtogeek.com
Are you staring at a sea of empty cells and don’t know where to begin? Excel feels far less intimidating when you treat it as a toolbox instead of a test.
How it works, Tips
That 250GB SSD in your junk drawer is a hidden performance booster
That 250GB SSD in your junk drawer is a hidden performance booster – howtogeek.com
If you’re like me, you might have a bunch of retired storage devices sitting around the house. HDDs, SATA SSDs, NVMes … Putting them to work for actual storage
How it works, Learning, Security, Tips
Your Power of Attorney Can’t Pay You Bills
Your Power of Attorney Can’t Pay Your Bills Without This One Thing: Here’s What to Do Now – 24/7 Wall St
Imagine your mother has a stroke. You are her power of attorney. You have her bank passwords written down in a notebook she left you. You sit at her kitchen table, log into her checking account, and the screen asks for a six-digit code that was just sent to her phone. Her phone is locked in the hospital drawer with a passcode you do not know. Her mortgage is due Friday.
How it works, Security, Tips
Digital legacy
Digital legacy: How to make sure your family is not locked out – The Sydney Morning Herald
We spend our lives building digital fortresses, which have never been more secure. Between encrypted password managers, biometric locks, and the new world of passkeys, our personal data is generally only available if we are present and consenting. So how do we make sure our family can access it if we die?
How it works, Security, Tips
Your ISP logs every website you visit through DNS
Your ISP logs every website you visit through DNS—these are the only 2 alternatives I trust – howtogeek.com
Your DNS server may log every website you visit, and if you’ve never configured a privacy-respecting one, you’re likely exposing your activity online. It’s not a technical issue but a legal one. I’ll go over which services I trust and why.
Google, How it works, Tips
I didn’t expect Google Wallet to become a daily essential
I didn’t expect Google Wallet to become a daily essential until I started using these features – Android Police
At first, I found most of the extra features in Google Wallet to be unnecessary. I often kept loyalty cards buried in my emails, event tickets saved as screenshots, and transit passes scattered across different apps.
How it works, Tips
VLC does things I didn’t know a media player could do
VLC does things I didn’t know a media player could do — I’ve been using it wrong for years – Make Use Of
I’ve been using VLC as my default media player for as long as I can remember. Mostly because it plays anything you throw at it, and this was the whole pitch as far as I was concerned.
Chromebook, Google, How it works, Tips
. How To Convert PNG To JPG On Chromebook
How To Convert PNG To JPG On Chromebook – aboutchromebooks.com
ChromeOS saves screenshots as PNG files by default. That’s fine for quality, but PNG files are large and incompatible with many upload forms, email attachments, and web platforms that expect JPG.
Gmail, Google, How it works
Google’s 15GB free storage now comes with a catch
Google’s 15GB free storage now comes with a catch: your phone number – howtogeek.com
Google has offered 15GB of free storage with its accounts for years, but there can now be some strings attached to claiming the full amount. Users have noticed that some new account holders have to link their phone number to get the expected storage. Otherwise, they’re capped at just 5GB.
How it works, Security, Tips
How to Share Two-factor Authentication to a Single Account With Multiple Users
How to Share Two-factor Authentication to a Single Account With Multiple Users – Ask Leo! – askleo.com
Your team shares one account, but two-factor authentication keeps locking everyone out. There are real solutions to this problem, and they don’t sacrifice security. I’ll show you how to set up shared two-factor authentication so everyone can get in.
How it works, Security, Tips
Passkeys finally clicked for me when I started doing this
Passkeys finally clicked for me when I started doing this – MakeUseOf
But after using passkeys for a while, I realized that it’s not all smooth. The moment you switch to a device running a different operating system, things can get annoying. For me, passkeys finally clicked once I stopped storing them in the built-in password managers on my devices and switched to a third-party one.
How it works, Tips
~ Why I built my external SSD instead of buying a premade one
Why I built my external SSD instead of buying a premade one – howtogeek.com
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).
How it works, Tips, Video 784-441, Windows
Just Use Windows Defender
Just use Windows Defender. – YouTube Windows Weekly
A rant on why you should be using just Windows Defender as the antivirus on your Windows computer.
How it works, Security, Tips
Still Using Passwords?
Still Using Passwords? It’s Time to Upgrade to Passkeys Now – PCmag
I probably shouldn’t talk about this on World Password Day, but no one really likes remembering passwords, do they? Even if you use a password manager (and you should), changing your credentials after a data breach is a pain.
Home Tech, How it works, Tips
I bought a new router and didn’t need to update a single Wi-Fi password
I bought a new router and didn’t need to update a single Wi-Fi password—here’s how – share.google
Buying a new Wi-Fi router is equal parts exciting and frustrating. On the one hand, you’re upgrading your network with better speeds, improved Wi-Fi stability, and more range.
How it works, Tips, Video 784-441
Have You Tried Turning It Off and On Again?
Have You Tried Turning It Off and On Again? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
Google, How it works, Tips
8 Google Messages features
8 Google Messages features I wish someone had told me about sooner – howtogeek.com
I’ve been using Google Messages since it launched in 2014 and replaced the old Android messaging app.
How it works, Tips, Video 784-441
How Do I Get Into My UEFI Settings?
How Do I Get Into My UEFI Settings? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
How it works, Security, Tips
I’m a password expert – and these are my 5 top tips
I’m a password expert – and these are my 5 top tips for choosing a good one and keeping your data safe – techradar.com
In case you weren’t aware, today is World Password Day.
How it works, Security, Tips
Don’t Let Your Passwords Die With You
Don’t Let Your Passwords Die With You. Here’s How to Share Account Access Safely – PCMag
Digital legacy features make it easier to transfer account access to family members without sharing passwords up front. I’ll show you how to get set up in minutes.
How it works, Security, Tips
You’re Changing Your Password Too Often
You’re Changing Your Password Too Often. Here’s Why You Shouldn’t – PCMag
We’ve been conditioned to think that good cyber hygiene means creating new, strong, and unique passwords every few months. Not so fast!
Google, How it works, Video 784-441
What Is “Mailer-Daemon”
What Is “Mailer-Daemon” and Why Is It Sending Me Email? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
How it works, Security, Video 784-441
Is Your Password Manager Actually Protecting You?
Is Your Password Manager Actually Protecting You? (Bitwarden Interview) – youtube.com · Techlore
How it works, Security, Tips
You Should Encrypt Your Files Before Uploading
You Should Encrypt Your Files Before Uploading Them To The Cloud – Here’s Why – BGR – bgr.com
Cloud storage is a reliable way to backup important files. Yes, you can always use an external hard drive or SSD, but as long as you’re regularly backing up your data, the cloud is an excellent redundancy against failures.
How it works, Tips
11 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Your New PC
11 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Your New PC – BGR – bgr.com
Given the sheer amount of money required to set up a computer nowadays due to the AI boom, it’s easy to see why any new member of the PC family would be salivating at the prospect of using either