Recently, I thought about upgrading the operating system on one of my computers. I was looking into moving from Windows 10 to 11, But one of the complaints some people had about the change was that Windows 11 didn’t allow you to turn off the auto-update function. I’ve never liked forced changes, but avoiding them…
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I’ve been using computers for a long time. The other day I looked down at my keyboard and realized that I still use the control key hundreds of times a day. I use that key to perform old-school DOS and Windows shortcuts. And that made me realize that I’ve probably used millions of those old…
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For years as kids, we were often told to stand up straight. Our parents were worried that we’d develop bad posture. You could say I’m one of the lucky ones. I didn’t have those problems until I was in a car accident a few years ago. Now, thanks to computers and smartphones, we could soon…
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Many worry about the escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine. And while that is causing stress for many countries, including the U.S., experts warn us about something more serious. We need to be thinking about the next war. We won’t be battling with guns and missiles. Instead, we’ll be fighting with computers…
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If you’ve tried to buy a new car or a computer in the last year you know how difficult it can be to find what you want. A computer chip shortage has been felt worldwide for a while now. Some say things should be getting better soon. But others think that this problem could be…
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When it comes to my computer files, I keep them very organized. At times, it can be a hassle. The beginning of a new year can be frustrating. I spend so many hours creating hundreds of little folders to stay organized. Even though I sometimes need to create just one folder, I still have to…
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We often hear people talk about the Internet of Things, but many still don’t know what it is. The objects with sensors or software that helps us connect and exchange data with other devices and systems over the internet are all part of the IoT. When it works, it’s great. When it doesn’t…
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I often say that technology is a great thing; Especially when it works. But now and then, you have a day filled with technical difficulties. It happens. But when it occurs numerous times in just three days, you want to throw in the towel. I just had one of those weekends where nothing seemed to…
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I remember back when people marveled at President Lyndon Johnson and Elvis Presley for each having three televisions in one room. While most of us don’t have more than one TV in a room, we often have multiple screens. And sometimes, you can even have too many screens, even if you’re paying attention to all…
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Lately, I’ve found that I often spend some time each day trying to find an answer for some tech issue. Some days it’s just a few minutes, but some times it can takes hours. I love my technology, but…
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