Dealing With Video Starts and Stops While Watching:
Dealing With Video Starts and Stops While Watching: Three Common Causes and Three Possible Solutions – Ask Leo! askleo.com
The speed of your internet connection is the most important factor when streaming video. Next would be other programs or devices making heavy use of that internet connection at the same time. Depending on the situation, you may be able to pause to allow things to catch up, reduce the demand by selecting lower quality, or avoid streaming completely by downloading the video to watch later, if that’s allowed.
Running out of phone storage? These 5 apps are almost always to blame
Running out of phone storage? These 5 apps are almost always to blame – howtogeek.com
Your phone’s storage is bound to get depleted over time. We often blame it on photos and videos, but apps use a lot of storage, too. There are, however, some apps that use much more storage than others. Here are 5 to keep an eye on.
Here are some imposter red flags to watch for
Here are some imposter red flags to watch for – Charles Schwab
Investment scammers are getting more savvy and increasingly personal. They may pose as investment professionals, leaders of trusted financial institutions, and even Schwab employees, all to gain your confidence and trust. With vigilance and a few tips on imposter tactics and techniques, you can recognize these fraudsters and steer clear of their traps.
Android apps that you shouldn’t use anymore
5 legendary Android apps that you shouldn’t use anymore – howtogeek.com
Android’s long history has seen many popular apps come and go, but some of the old favorites have stuck around. That doesn’t mean you should keep using them, though. Apps change, and those changes can put you at risk.
Why Chromebooks Are Quietly Becoming the Best Hardware for Browser-Based Crypto Platforms
Why Chromebooks Are Quietly Becoming the Best Hardware for Browser-Based Crypto Platforms – aboutchromebooks.com
Chromebooks were built for the browser. Everything about ChromeOS, from its sandboxed architecture to its instant boot times to its aggressive update cycle, was designed around the idea that the web is the platform.
Google Phone app rolling out ability to set ‘your calling card’ for everyone
Google Phone app rolling out ability to set ‘your calling card’ for everyone – share.google
Calling cards in Phone by Google let you personalize calls to your contacts with a fullscreen image. The Google Phone app is now adding the ability to set “your calling card” that other people will see.
Type faster on your Android phone by not typing at all
Type faster on your Android phone by not typing at all – howtogeek.com
Growing up with keyboards has conditioned many of us to think of typing as the only way to get words to appear on our screens. On our phones, that really isn’t the case. Virtual keyboards have gotten much better over the years, but there is an even faster way to type on your phone.
Cybersecurity Habits That Protect Your Personal Data
7 Cybersecurity Habits That Protect Your Personal Data – crispng.com
Data breaches, phishing scams, and identity theft have become daily headlines. As more personal information moves online, from banking to healthcare, cybersecurity experts warn that individuals must adopt stronger digital safety habits.
Password managers that are actually better than the paid ones
3 free password managers that are actually better than the paid ones – MakeUseOf
I’ve been a huge fan of password managers at work and at home for some time now. They’re really the best way to make sure that you can have complex, hard-to-brute-force passwords for all your web and banking accounts without having to remember them (or resort to writing them down on countless little sticky notes).
ChromeOS 145 is rolling out
ChromeOS 145 is rolling out, and it’s another quiet update for the masses – chromeunboxed.com
If you were hoping for a massive feature drop or a groundbreaking new interface change with the latest version of ChromeOS, you’re going to have to wait a bit longer. Following the trend of the past year or so, ChromeOS 145 has officially begun rolling out, and it’s a bit of a snooze fest for most users across the board.
Before You Click: 3 Quick Checks for a Suspicious Website
Before You Click: 3 Quick Checks for a Suspicious Website – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
Uses for smart plugs beyond just turning devices on or off
7 uses for smart plugs beyond just turning devices on or off – howtogeek.com
Smart plugs are a great way to start your smart home journey. They can turn almost any device from dumb to smart, allowing you to turn them on and off remotely or as part of an automation. However, there’s a lot more you can do with smart plugs beyond turning things on and off.
– How Does Cloud Storage Work?
How Does Cloud Storage Work? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
Upload files & folders to Google Drive
Upload files & folders to Google Drive– Google Help
You can upload, open, share, and edit files with Google Drive. When you upload a file to Google Drive, it will take up space in your Drive, even if you upload to a folder owned by someone else.
I regret waiting so long to factory reset my Android phone
I regret waiting so long to factory reset my Android phone – howtogeek.com
Everybody knows that one of the simplest ways to keep an Android phone feeling fresh is to factory reset it. What puts people off is the fear that it’ll take ages and you might lose your data in the process.