How it works

How Does My Computer Know Where I Am?

Published January 23, 2026 | By Glenn

How Does My Computer Know Where I Am? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!

Your SSD can fail at 100% Health: Here are the real warning signs

Published January 22, 2026 | By Glenn

Your SSD can fail at 100% Health: Here are the real warning signs – howtogeek.com
These days, SSDs are so durable that many people will never have to deal with SSD failure. But there’s another side to that coin: when SSDs fail, they often do it quietly, and you may not notice until it’s too late and your data’s already lost.

Posted in How it works, Learning

Why Am I Seeing So Many CAPTCHAs?

Published January 22, 2026 | By Glenn

Why Am I Seeing So Many CAPTCHAs? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!

Posted in How it works, Video 784-441

How Google Maps Knows There’s Traffic

Published January 22, 2026 | By Glenn

How Google Maps Knows There’s Traffic – youtube.com · Mario Explains

Posted in Google, How it works, Maps, Video 784-441

Blue, Black, or Red? What your USB port colors actually mean

Published January 22, 2026 | By Glenn

Blue, Black, or Red? What your USB port colors actually mean – howtogeek.com
Just when did USB ports become such a complete mess? They’re easy to follow on the surface, with two relevant types to pay attention to. But if you look closer, they’re all kinds of confusing.

Posted in How it works, Learning

How to Extract Text from Any Image or Document in Windows (2026)

Published January 22, 2026 | By Glenn

How to Extract Text from Any Image or Document in Windows (2026) – youtube.com · MarkiTech Channel

Posted in How it works, Learning, Tips, Video 784-441

Is it Safe to Put Two-Factor Codes in My Password Vault

Published January 22, 2026 | By Glenn

Is it Safe to Put Two-Factor Codes in My Password Vault? – Ask Leo! – askleo.com
Technically, there may be an issue. Practically, not really.
Storing 2FA codes in your password vault might slightly reduce security, but the risk is minimal compared to the convenience.

Posted in How it works, Security, Tips

Is it Safe to Put Two-Factor Codes in My Password Vault?

Published January 22, 2026 | By Glenn

Is it Safe to Put Two-Factor Codes in My Password Vault? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!

Posted in How it works, Security, Tips, Video 784-441

There’s a hidden Android setting that spots fake cell towers

Published January 22, 2026 | By Glenn

There’s a hidden Android setting that spots fake cell towers – howtogeek.com
Most people never give a second thought to how their phone connects to a cell tower. It’s something that constantly happens in the background without our input, and therein lies the potential for trouble. What if that tower isn’t what it seems? Android can tell you about it—maybe.

Posted in Google, How it works, Security, Tips