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Comment by Wolf on Yes, Your TV is Spying on You (here's how to stop it) (December 16, 2025 09:41 PM)
Another GREAT article! I'm glad that I disabled all of these "smart TV features" after I removed it from the box. With that and so much more going on ...
Comment by Karen Poff on [ALERT] Gadget Insurance and Extended Warranty Scams (December 16, 2025 08:49 PM)
I teach consumers to become their own insurer. Every time they are tempted to buy an extended warranty, instead put that amount into a savings account...
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Comment by Frank on Yes, Your TV is Spying on You (here's how to stop it) (December 16, 2025 01:22 AM)
V.P. Al Gore did NOT invent the internet. George Orwell invented the internet in 1984....
Comment by CRW on Yes, Your TV is Spying on You (here's how to stop it) (December 15, 2025 08:05 PM)
Hmmm, so that "afternoon delight" you just left could have been seen, recorded and the blackmail letter (or email) on its way as we speak....
Comment by hifi5000 on Yes, Your TV is Spying on You (here's how to stop it) (December 15, 2025 07:35 PM)
In the past year, I have stayed in two hotel rooms where there had been smart TVs installed. The smart TVs had the menus where you could select a stre...
Comment by Dave McClure on [ALERT] Gadget Insurance and Extended Warranty Scams (December 14, 2025 08:51 PM)
When I bought a new refrigerator from Home Depot, I was talked into purchasing their extended warranty. About a month after the manufacturer's warrant...
Comment by Norman Rosen on [ALERT] Gadget Insurance and Extended Warranty Scams (December 13, 2025 11:00 PM)
I certainly agree with you about electronic warranties. However, the last two refrigerators I have bought have failed big time and I was certainly hap...
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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