The Two Bell Labs Programmers Who Accidentally Built the Modern World
The Two Bell Labs Programmers Who Accidentally Built the Modern World – youtube.com · by Smoke & Silence
How it works, Security, Video 784-441
How Do Websites Keep Passwords Secure?
How Do Websites Keep Passwords Secure? – youtube.com · by Ask Leo!
Android, Google, Tips
4 overlooked Samsung apps I added to my home screen so I don’t forget to use them
4 overlooked Samsung apps I added to my home screen so I don’t forget to use them – howtogeek.com
Samsung Galaxy phones are packed with exclusive features, controls, and a slew of pre-installed apps.
How it works, Security, Tips, Video 784-441
I’m Drowning in Spam. What Can I Do?
I’m Drowning in Spam. What Can I Do? – youtube.com · by Ask Leo!
Chromebook, Google, Tips
How to Use Incognito Mode on a Chromebook
How to Use Incognito Mode on a Chromebook – technobezz.com
Want to browse on your Chromebook without adding that activity to your regular Chrome history?
Tips
6 ways to repurpose an old iPhone
6 ways to repurpose an old iPhone – howtogeek.com
If you have an older iPhone lying around your house collecting dust, you may be sitting on a (digital) gold mine.
How it works, Windows
Checking and Repairing a Disk with CHKDSK
Checking and Repairing a Disk with CHKDSK – youtube.com · by Ask Leo
How it works, Windows
3 reasons your Windows PC randomly wakes up at night
3 reasons your Windows PC randomly wakes up at night – howtogeek.com
If your desktop or laptop keeps lighting up in the middle of the night without you touching it, the cause is almost always traceable.
Google, Review
What Is Googlebook, Exactly?
What Is Googlebook, Exactly? – Tech Insider tech-insider.org
How it works, Security, Tips
I stopped using passwords because I found a safer and simpler alternative
I stopped using passwords because I found a safer and simpler alternative – makeuseof.com
I’ve replaced my passwords with passkeys and am glad I made the switch.
Google, How it works
Google Health 5.09 arrives with more than just your new Pixel Watch features
Google Health 5.09 arrives with more than just your new Pixel Watch features – Android Authority
Google Health 5.09 is rolling out now for both iOS and Android.
The update delivers the new Pixel Watch Health Guardian features already announced yesterday.
How it works, Security, Tips
Responses to Your Three Common Password Manager Objections
Responses to Your Three Common Password Manager Objections – Ask Leo! – askleo.com
Security experts agree: you should use one.
Many people avoid password managers because they seem hard to set up, difficult to trust, or easy to lock yourself out of.
Chrome Browser, Google, How it works
– I found out what incognito mode actually hides, and it’s a much shorter list than people think
I found out what incognito mode actually hides, and it’s a much shorter list than people think – makeuseof.com
I often open Incognito the way you’d open a door, assuming whatever happens inside remains private.
Google, Tips
Google Messages finally rolls out new long-press menu with precise copying
Google Messages finally rolls out new long-press menu with precise copying – 9to5google.com
This new design replaces the top toolbar that housed various actions. Google only surfaced three actions with everything else in an overflow menu.
Google, Tips
Your Pixel Watch can now spot health trends
Your Pixel Watch can now spot health trends—here’s when you’ll see them – howtogeek.com
Health Guardian will reach Pixel Watch 3, 4, and 5 owners starting this week. You should expect the first trends to reach the Google Health app in early October. The additional tracking is free.
Android, Google, Security, Tips
5 once-great Android apps you should delete immediately, and what to use instead
5 once-great Android apps you should delete immediately, and what to use instead – howtogeek.com
Some legendary, trusted names have become completely unnecessary or unsafe to use. Make sure you don’t have any of them on your phone.
Google, Maps, Tips
Google Maps update shows traffic lights and stop signs at your next turn on Android Auto, more
Google Maps update shows traffic lights and stop signs at your next turn on Android Auto, more – 9to5google.com
Google Maps is rolling out a new update on Android Auto that makes it easier to know what to expect at your next turn, with a visual indicator to show upcoming traffic lights or stop signs.
Google, How it works, Tips
How to turn your old Windows PC into a Chromebook for free
How to turn your old Windows PC into a Chromebook for free – Engadget
ChromeOS Flex can breathe new life into an old PC that no longer receives security updates.
Security, Tips
What Happened When My “Bank” Called Me
What Happened When My “Bank” Called Me – Ask Leo! – askleo.com
I practiced what I preach. Your bank calls about a suspicious charge.
Tips
What Happened When My “Bank” Called Me
What Happened When My “Bank” Called Me – youtube.com · by Ask Leo!
How it works, Tips, Video 784-441
How to Reformat a Disk
How to Reformat a Disk – youtube.com · by Ask Leo!
How it works, Security, Tips
https://www.itechpost.com/articles/237405/20260923/password-manager-vs-authenticator-app-2fa-pros-cons-security-risks.htm
Password Manager vs. Authenticator App: The 2FA Pros, Cons, and Security Risks – itechpost.com
That creates a practical security choice. Should 2FA codes stay in a password manager for easier access, or should they remain in a separate authenticator app?
How it works, Tips, Windows
My Windows 11 PC runs smoother after I removed these preinstalled Microsoft apps – makeuseof.com
Every Windows 11 PC comes loaded with apps, and the idea is to get you started without much hassle. Of course, not all those apps are useful, at least not to everyone.
How it works, Tips
Should you shut down your PC every night?
Should you shut down your PC every night? Here’s what it actually does to your computer – howtogeek.com
The easy, upfront answer is that you don’t need to shut down your computer every night. A modern computer isn’t just a single-task, isolated machine in your house. It’s a connected device that still has stuff to do when you’re not using it. In fact, it’s better if your computer performs updates and maintenance while you’re asleep.
Chromebook, Google, How it works, Learning, Tips
9 Perks Of Switching To A Chromebook
9 Perks Of Switching To A Chromebook – BGR – bgr.com
Generally, if all you want to do on a computer is use web apps, take notes, and stream videos, a Chromebook under $500 can offer the same experience as a $1,000 Apple MacBook.