Getting Comfortable With The Basics

Program Notes for the 3rd Week of the Month

Mar 18, 2024, 1 and 7 PM | Join Online Meeting > The Gadget Gurus: I will review the current tech news. We will do our best to answer computers, smartphones, apps, cameras, tablets, and internet questions. So bring your tech issues and enjoy the meeting.
This Chromebook trackpad shortcut is definitely not new, but is blowing my mind – By Robby Payne chromeunboxed.com


Q: 1. How do I delete old email accounts?
A: How to Delete an Email Account – by Clean Email Team

Q: 2. Google asks me to remove the Quick Search Tool app. Some problem with the producer. What’s it all about Alfie? Stew R
A: I found several references to the Quick Search Tool being a Problem. – Quick Search Tool is a rogue applicationQuick Search Tool is a search hijacker.

Q: 3. How can one determine when security updates will be discontinued on a given phone?
A: How Long Will My Android Phone Be Supported With Updates? By Hoe to Geeks

Q: 4. I Can safely clear browsing history and cookies, how about cached files? Not familiar with them!
A: Clear cache & cookies – It is safe, but only do it if you have an issue.

Q: 5. Please review ” sign in locally ” or with a local account vs. sign in with an email account. Why does it matter? I’m helping a friend, but I did this years ago.
A: 6 Ways a Microsoft Account and a Local Account Are Different on Windows – www.makeuseof.com
.   > I would recommend using a Microsoft Account to log into your computer.



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