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Comment by JP on 12 Identity Theft Mistakes (how many have you made?) (February 4, 2025 12:46 AM)
And now that Musk and his crew has access to all of our private information, who knows what will befall us in the U.S.?...
Comment by Ernie (Oldster) on 12 Identity Theft Mistakes (how many have you made?) (February 3, 2025 11:19 PM)
To start, the actions I've taken to protect myself from malware and Identity Theft include freezing all six of my credit bureau accounts (as recommend...
Comment by bev on [RECOMMENDED] 10 Free Software Programs (February 2, 2025 08:31 PM)
I recently switched browsers from Chrome to Duck Duck Go. I'm very happy with it and like the easy way it deletes history, cookies, and tracking. The ...
Comment by Stephan on Geekly Update - 29 January 2025 (February 2, 2025 01:34 AM)
@Maura K. I see your search engines and up the ante: have you noticed how a good VPN on your phone is not allowing you to access common websites? It's...
Comment by Maura K on Geekly Update - 29 January 2025 (January 29, 2025 08:56 PM)
When the drone sightings were filling up the news space, I remarked to my husband “What’s going on elsewhere that they (gov’t) don’t want us p...
Comment by gene jacobson on Geekly Update - 29 January 2025 (January 29, 2025 08:53 PM)
Well, AI is in the news and yes, I've read how inaccurate some answers are. But Siri just told me that the Eagles have won one Super Bowl and when I a...
Comment by Russ on Geekly Update - 29 January 2025 (January 29, 2025 08:38 PM)
The first line of your email was "Has Siri predicted the winner of the 2025 Super Bowl?" but the font it came in was different. The "r"and and the "i"...
Comment by Dave on [ALERT] ATM Skimmer Scams On The Rise (January 29, 2025 03:13 PM)
I have a debit card, but NEVER use it. Credit cards only that are paid off every month AND provide me a notification on my smart phone for EVERY trans...
Comment by Mark Miller on [ALERT] ATM Skimmer Scams On The Rise (January 29, 2025 05:54 AM)
The post by Greg C. is right on!! I also do as he is doing with the added: I check my bank account activity everyday. I also "tap" to pay at every op...
Comment by Bernie on [ALERT] ATM Skimmer Scams On The Rise (January 29, 2025 02:30 AM)
Use NFC cards where accepted. I don't think these can be compromised yet....
Windows-11 Articles
Is This a Better Alternative to Windows 11?
Recently I wrote about the Windows 10 "end of life" situation, and gave some tips on how to move forward. One of those ideas was to move on to Windows 11, but many PCs don't meet the strict hardware requirements that Microsoft has imposed. Now they say you CAN install Windows 11 on your older PC, with a few caveats, of course. Let's look at that, and another idea that might work even better for you. Read on!
...What Will Happen to Windows 10?
Perhaps you've heard rumblings that Windows 10 will soon reach “end of life” and will no longer be a supported operating system. Does that mean you'll need to buy a new computer, be forced to upgrade to Windows 11, or BOTH? There's a lot of confusion about this topic -- read on for the straight scoop on the fate of Windows 10, and your PC's future...
...How Many Windows Keyboard Shortcuts Have You Tried?
Windows 10 and 11 keyboard shortcuts can save time, wrist motions, and for some people, carpal tunnel pain. Keyboard shortcuts are combinations of two or more keys (or a key and a mouse button) that, when pressed simultaneously, perform a task that would normally require moving the mouse around, clicking, and possibly navigating sub-menus. There's even a useful super-secret keystroke that very few people know! Here are some keyboard shortcuts you should know, and try for yourself...
...Five New Windows 11 Features
Have you made the move from Windows 10 to Windows 11? If you've already upgraded, here are some tips for getting the most out of the Windows 11 experience. If you're holding off, and your PC has the required hardware, check out these five new features that await you when Windows 11 arrives on your screen.
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