Common Cloud Objections: Yes, They Can See Your Data
Common Cloud Objections: Yes, They Can See Your Data. No, You Shouldn’t Panic. – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
How it works, Video 784-441
You’re Just Not That Interesting
You’re Just Not That Interesting (Except When You Are) – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
How it works, Tips
My phone captions every video
My phone captions every video, even the ones with no captions, and it works offline – MakeUseOf
I don’t know about you, but I have this habit of reading subtitles while watching videos. It started years ago when I wasn’t very comfortable with English, and the habit has stuck ever since.
Google, Pixel, Tips
I used this Pixel camera feature
I used this Pixel camera feature once and now I want to use it on everything – MakeUseOf
I snap thousands of photos with smartphone cameras each year, hitting the (virtual) shutter on almost every new device. Usually, I shoot in the default camera mode without changing a thing.
Home Tech, Tips
I stopped using Wi-Fi extenders
I stopped using Wi-Fi extenders after I found out what they actually do to your network – MakeUseOf
Wi-Fi extenders seem like a no-brainer for two reasons: price and ease of use. You can get one for as little as $50, plug it into a wall outlet, and connect it to your router.
Google, How it works, Security, Tips
5 apps you should use instead of Google Password Manager
5 apps you should use instead of Google Password Manager – Android Authority
Google Password Manager — and many other first-party password managers — are sold as the epitome of convenience. They reduce the friction of getting started, but that convenience often comes at the cost of ecosystem lock-in.
How it works, Learning
Phone makers suddenly care about your battery
Phone makers suddenly care about your battery because a law gave them no choice – MakeUseOf
The European Union’s mandate requiring smartphones and tablets to feature easily user-replaceable batteries officially goes into effect on February 18, 2027.
Chromebook, Google, Tips, Video 784-441
Chromebooks – Change Your Mouse Cursor Size and Color
Chromebooks – Change Your Mouse Cursor Size and Color – youtube.com · Acer Support
Chromebook, Google, Tips, Video 784-441
How to Use USB Flash Drive on Chromebook
How to Use USB Flash Drive on Chromebook – 2026 – youtube.com · Gauging Gadgets
Google, Tips
One small change made Google Wallet
One small change made Google Wallet so much better on my Pixel Watch – howtogeek.com
Nothing makes me feel more futuristic than tapping my smartwatch to a terminal to pay for a bag of chips. However, there’s one part of the process that has always been a bit annoying to me. Thankfully, Google Wallet on the Pixel Watch finally fixed it.
Home Tech, How it works, Tips
Someone was stealing my mom’s Wi-Fi, so I hacked their printer
Someone was stealing my mom’s Wi-Fi, so I hacked their printer – howtogeek.com
Most people find out someone is stealing their Wi-Fi thanks to how slow the network gets.
How it works, Security, Tips, Video 784-441
Autofill easily with Bitwarden custom fields
Autofill easily with Bitwarden custom fields – youtube.com · Bitwarden
Deals & Sales
Best Buy’s Chromebook sale is live:
Best Buy’s Chromebook sale is live: here’s my top 5 picks for every budget – tomsguide.com
Back to school season is in full swing and if you’re in the market for an everyday laptop that won’t break the bank, you’ll want to invest in a Chromebook.
Apple, Tips
Apple’s Password Feature Could Eliminate A Problem
Apple’s New Password Feature Could Eliminate A Frustrating Problem For Millions Of Users – huffpost.com
Many of us are guilty of a cardinal cybersecurity sin: We reuse old passwords. In a 2025 survey of 2,300 adults, more than half of respondents said they recycled an existing password when updating accounts with companies that have disclosed data breaches.
Google, Security, Tips
– How to turn off Google Password Manager
How to turn off Google Password Manager: A quick guide – expressvpn.com
Google Password Manager is built into Chrome and Android, which can make it easy to overlook. When you sign into Chrome, it can offer to save your passwords and passkeys and make them available across devices. For some users, that convenience is helpful, but for others it raises questions about privacy, security, and control.
Security, Tips
Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Elder Abuse Awareness Day: A commitment to protecting our seniors. – Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
June 15 is Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which is held every year to raise awareness about the challenges older adults face and the importance of protecting them.
Tips, Video 784-441
Laptop vs Desktop: The Ultimate Buying Guide
Laptop vs Desktop: The Ultimate Buying Guide – youtube.com · History of Simple Things
Google, Tips
Here’s everything new in Wear OS 7 for the Pixel Watch [Gallery]
Here’s everything new in Wear OS 7 for the Pixel Watch [Gallery] – 9to5google.com
Following this morning’s announcement, Google is rolling out the June 2026 Wear OS 7 update to the Pixel Watch 4, 3, and 2.
How it works, Tips, Video 784-441
If It’s in Only One Place, It’s Not Backed Up
If It’s in Only One Place, It’s Not Backed Up – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
How it works, Security, Tips
Your strong passwords mean nothing if your phone PIN is four digits –
Your strong passwords mean nothing if your phone PIN is four digits – MakeUseOf
Smartphones contain sensitive data, and that’s why they are safeguarded with thoughtful security measures. Many flagship devices feature biometric security methods, like a fingerprint scanner or facial recognition support.
Android, Google, How it works, Tips
Android 17 is here
Android 17 is here with smarter multitasking and privacy controls you’ll actually use – howtogeek.com
As expected, Android 17 has officially gone stable, and that includes Wear OS 7. The update is rolling out today to Pixel phones and Pixel Watch devices—expect Samsung Galaxy and other Android phones to start getting the update next month.
Google, How it works, Maps, Tips
Google Maps and Waze work better when you use them together
Google Maps and Waze work better when you use them together – howtogeek.com
I’m a huge Waze fan and have been using it for over 10 years. It’s completely replaced Google Maps when I’m driving or using Android Auto, but that doesn’t mean I uninstalled the app. I still keep Google Maps around for a few key features, and that’s because both apps are better when used together.
How it works, Tips
5 ways to repurpose an old Android phone
5 ways to repurpose an old Android phone – howtogeek.com
How many phones have you owned over the course of your life? I generally sell my old ones, but sometimes there’s one that’s either not worth much or isn’t in good condition.
Home Tech, Tips
I paid for gigabit internet and got 100Mbps
I paid for gigabit internet and got 100Mbps—here’s what was actually wrong – howtogeek.com
Recently, I finally took the plunge and signed up for a shiny gigabit plan, fully expecting my downloads to finish before I could even blink. Reader, they did not.
Security, Tips, Video 784-441
It Pays to Be Skeptical
It Pays to Be Skeptical – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
How it works, Tips
You think digital storage is cheap, but your file hoarding is a massive trap
You think digital storage is cheap, but your file hoarding is a massive trap – howtogeek.com
Our lives are more digital than ever. Year after year, we keep adding to the ever-growing pile of photos, videos, downloads, documents, and media on our computers, phones, NAS devices, and cloud storage accounts while barely removing anything.