1/23/19

WhatsApp

Do you know who owns the WhatsApp? Well, if you are confused here is some resourceful information that you should know who the owners are and why you should be cautious on the information your sharing with this application.

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1/22/19

Office 365 free

If your a student or a teacher you can easily get Office 365 for free. All you need to do is sign up with your school email address and your done.
Another easier way to get the benefits of Office without the headaches.

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1/21/19

Convert VOB Files

VOB files are Dvd video format for movies. If you have some of your favorite movies that you want to convert, then this information will be useful to convert them to other formats.

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1/20/19

Better Win Updating

Looks like Microsoft is working hard now to deliver updates to uninterrupted users. Now you have an option with snooze or schedule feature to push the updates while your away from your computer.
But eventually, the computer will figure out your work schedule and push the updates at a time you are not using your computer.
Although the software is in it's earlier stage, it's will eventually learn your habits and push updates uninterrupted.

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1/19/19

Templates

I have mentioned this site before and I am going to mention it again for users always looking for templates to make their jobs easier. This site has so many and you should review it and see if any of these templates can be used by you in the real world and at home.

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1/18/19

AI for Everyone

What to know what AI is and learn more on what it's currently doing and going in the future. This free online course is for anyone who wants to learn more about AI.

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1/17/19

Sony TV bug

Looks like these Sony TVs have a serious bug and users should patch the firmware as soon as they can. Here is the information for the user's who own a Sony television.

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1/16/19

WiFi 6 News

Looks like WiFi 6 is getting new names and moving forward you will start to notice more routers and companies talking about the new change. So get ready this year for the new WiFi.

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1/15/19

Explore Talent

You have talent and want to make your dreams come true. Although being famous is a fantasy for many, only a few lucky ones every make there dream come true. Regardless here is a talent search website to get yourself to that train to Hollywood to become a movie star.

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1/14/19

Router Vulnerabilities

Looks like this nonprofit did some WiFi vulnerabilities test and concluded that 5 out of 6 routers are inadequately secured. And it's unfortunate on what information your business could be leaking out for others to get their hands on.
Now self-updating routers will hopefully fix this problem. Until then the user's should be aware they some of their router's can be vulnerable.

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1/13/19

Win 7 January Update

Looks like Windows updates can no longer be reliable for regular users. The new Windows January Update had a major flaw, creating network connectivity problems. User beware.
This is not good news for Microsoft and the only advice that I can tell users is to hold off on updates until the company gets their act together.


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1/12/19

Chinese Backdoors

Looks like the Chinese are quietly manufacturing hardware with backdoors. Now, no one really knows how they are doing this, but recent investigations from a few companies are catching these manufacture's red-handed and who knows what the future outcome will be.

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1/11/19

Dynamic Pricing

Watch out for dynamic pricing when shopping online. Looks like these vendors price shift and you should be aware of their online pricing tactics.

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1/10/19

Coders Programming Future

Looks like a lot of coders were put together to make things simpler and now the reality is kicking in where there is really no work for these high demand users anymore. Once you automate your service, everything is done quicker and things are done in minutes instead of the usual time it would take. The reality is kicking in on these coders and maybe it's time to do something different with their talents.

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1/9/19

Chrome Concern

Here is a very interesting article on why some users are concerned with Chrome. The browser has changed in the last few years and now it's working in a very different way than usual.


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1/8/19

AI for Schools

Looks like this new startup company may just be in the right track for protecting schools and if they have there way, they will be the first company to profit from the new future threats.

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1/7/19

Facebook 2 Step Auth

Want to know how Facebook fooled user's with their 2 step authentication. Here is the why they did it and think again if it was for your security.

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1/6/19

Win Auto Maintenance

Want to know what Windows automatic maintenance does to your computer. Well, here is some good information to know and why you should always do it regularly.


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1/5/19

Microsot Password Ends

Looks like Microsoft is taking a giant leap to end passwords and this move might just be the simple password end. Only time will tell, so stay tune on what happens next.

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1/4/19

Office 2019

Looking to buy a version of Office 2019, read this before you make that big purchase because unlike O365 the new version of Office will lack a lot of its capabilities.

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1/3/19

Fire TV Recast

Let's just say it's the new DVR of the future saving over 150 hours of over the air programming. This could be the move that everyone is waiting to ditch your cable.

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1/2/19

Amazon Microwave & Car

Looks like Amazon is getting better as we speak and don't be surprised on seeing their devices easily move into the kitchen to outside to your car. Amazon is getting mobile and there is a bigger generation of its products on its way.

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1/1/19

Bootable macOS Mojave

Need to install the new MAC OS Mojave, here is what you need to know before you install it on a USB thumb drive.

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12/31/18

Best AV Software for Home

Looking for a home antivirus software and want to know which one is highly recommended for home users. Well, you are in luck that there is a list available for home users to compare.

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12/30/18

Get back www & http in Chrome

Recently updated to Chrome but dislike that you don't have the www or http address in Chrome. Here is what you need to do to get it back.

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12/29/18

Uninstall Avast

Once a user has the Avast software on their computer. The software makes it difficult for removal for some users. This is where this handy software comes to play and make things that are difficult, now easy to do.

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12/28/18

Restore Chrome Classic

Dislike the new version of Chrome and wished that you can have the classic design back. Well, here is what you need to do to restore Chrome to classic.

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12/27/18

Fix Win 10 updates

Here the fix on how to fix Windows 10 from not being able to do any updates. I seen this problem come in go for previous Windows users and I guess Microsoft still hasn't yet fixed this problem.

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12/26/18

Wearable Keyboard

This new ingenious way a user uses a keyboard makes sense and can change the way we do things today. But the question is are we really ready for change?

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12/25/18

Google Apps with no Email

Ever wonder if you could use Google applications without an email address. Well, it's possible and I was shocked to know that anyone can do this.

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12/24/18

Fix Skype not Syncing

Looking like Skype has an ongoing problem where it's devices not syncing together because of the different formats. You will get messages on one device and not messages on the other.

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12/23/18

Win 10 2nd Monitor

Looks like some user's are experiencing this ongoing problem and I wished that Microsoft could fix this so that it goes away.
I just don't understand on when something is plug and play it cannot easily be detected.

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12/22/18

Uber changes

If users haven't noticed yet, Uber has undergone some redesigns and logo changes on its application. Let's hope that they also get better at how they are doing things so that we can enjoy what they became famous for.

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12/21/18

OneTab

Great Chrome extension that saves 95 % of your memory and reduces clutter for your browser. It's the perfect solution for replacing having many tabs open at once.

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12/20/18

Bye to Google Playgrounding

Looks like the old Gmail app is going away and it should be of no surprise to the existing users. The inbox served its purpose and it's tie to move on to better things.

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12/19/18

Kaspersky Lab Fight

Looks like Kaspersky reversal of government ban looks less likely to happen. The company has been attacked by the U.S government and homeland security for banning the government on using their product. It looks like other companies have followed the government's pattern and moved to another antivirus solution. Don't think that anything now, will salvage their reputation.

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12/18/18

Microsoft MMD

Looks like Microsoft has plans to manage desktops and if this gets system administrator approval, what that means is a better way to provide users with preconfigured Windows 10 pc hardware.
The cost will vary on the size of the company, but other companies will soon to follow.

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12/17/18

Unsupported Hardware Fix

If you have a Windows computer that your unable to do any more updates because the hardware is unsupported. Here is the fix for it. It's unfortunate that most things will not work correctly unless you do the updates.

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12/16/18

Phone Company Identity

Looks like phone companies now want access to be your Online Identity so that users can stop using passwords. And it's a good idea, but unrealistic because in order for a company to be credible, they should at least be advance on preventing identity theft. And right now all of these companies are struggling to stay secure and defeat identity theft.

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12/15/18

Apple Ext Warranty

Wonder what's really covered in Apple's extended warranty plan. Here is what you need to know, now that you own an Apple device.

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12/14/18

Win Defender Scores

Looks like Windows Defender is now getting higher scores when it comes to independent Antivirus test and the more the scores go up, the more secure your computer will be.

Looks like Microsoft is finally catching up with internet threats and this could mean a better more securing version of Windows in the upcoming years.

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12/13/18

In Flight Wi-Fi

Taking a flight? Well, here is some information on in-flight Wi-Fi and what you should know before you spend the extra money.

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12/12/18

Kodi Malware

Kodi users beware of a crypto mining malware distributed by a popular add-on. Users should read the information below on how to remove and what devices are affected.

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12/11/18

Fix Surface Pro Camera

Looks like some Surface Pro cameras are not working and if your having a similar problem, here is the quick fix to get the camera up and running.

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12/10/18

Win 10 Browser Warnings

Looks like Windows 10 is warning users not to install Chrome or Firefox. Talk about something that doesn't make sense. Well, it looks like it's Microsoft propaganda to force users to use their garbage browsers that freeze and crash every now and then.

Maybe if they made a good browser, I then could recommend it. But it's not likely and it's not likely that they will ever win their foolish browser war. You decide. And when you get tired of the nonsense then install Chrome and Firefox to do your web browsing.

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12/9/18

Audio Converter

Need to convert audio to another format. Check out this great software from MediaHuman Audio converter will help you change your music audio files.

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12/8/18

Remove Bluetooth Device via Win 10

Having problems removing an old Bluetooth device on Windows 10. Here is the simple fix to get that device out of your Bluetooth list so that you can easily connect.

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12/7/18

Accounts without 2 Factor Auth

Here are a few popular accounts that need to have two-step authentication so that the accounts are more secure.

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12/6/18

Find a Job through LinkedIn

Need to know how to use LinkedIn to find a job. Here is a good start and how to use the quality professional site from the experts.

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12/5/18

Apple App Cleanup

Looks like Apple is cleaning up an application that appears to be Adware from it's Apple store. This is is not the first time and we can see this continuing as time goes on. But if your adware and want to be added to the app store, think again.

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12/4/18

Sticky Notes 3

Looks like Microsoft Sticky notes had a major update and get ready for what new things you can do with the new Sticky Notes 3.

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12/3/18

Shop with your Voice

Love shopping? Well, maybe it's time to change your shopping experience by now using Google voice and take shopping to a new level. Watch out Amazon.

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12/2/18

Google Cheap Flights

Google just launched a new program to find cheap flights called Google Flights and it's worth looking into if you want to shop for the best flights for your next trip.

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12/1/18

Time Sheet Tracker

Looking for a better way to track your employee's who work remotely. Here are T Sheets from Quickbooks and it will simplify your way of doing time sheets and works with several other payroll software. Worth to try.

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11/30/18

Win 10 Problem

Looks like the software giant is having problems patching it's OS and users should just hold off on doing any major updates until they get their act together.

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11/29/18

Windows 10 Update Stuck

Have Windows 10 Updating and it gets stuck. Well if you run into this problem here are some great ways to fix your problem.
Please note that you are at your own risk regardless of the advice given.

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11/28/18

SSD vs HDD

What's the major difference between an SSD vs HDD? Here are the specs and performance for each and what a user can experience if they decide to upgrade their hard drive.

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11/27/18

Fix WiFi IP

You usually get this error with Windows 10 computer, when trying to connect to the WiFi. Here the steps to take to fix this problem.

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11/26/18

Google 2FA Titan

Looks like Google has a new two-factor authentication aimed at IT administrators for security conscious users. So now will be a good time to secure your passwords.

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11/25/18

Tmobile Internation Data

Amazing on how a family amazed a $13,000- international data charge on a flight over Vietnam with airline mode on. User's should be aware of what feature's should be turned off just in case.

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11/24/18

Firefox new Browser

Looks like Firefox is listening to user's when it comes to privacy. It's new browser with automatically stop advertisers and third parties. Let's see how well they do.

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11/23/18

LinkedIn Coverups

Makes you wonder how agencies can hire a spy and post it with ease on LinkedIn and get results. This is what some other countries did and from the looks of it, this is bigger than what anyone can imagine.

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11/22/18

Tablet that rolls and scrolls

Looks like some cool scientist came up with an easier way to carry a tablet that rolls and scrolls. I must admit, it has me wondering how this new technology will be used in the future.

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11/21/18

Get Verified on Instagram

Looks like a lot of companies are getting verified on Instagram to confirm their identity and that you are dealing with the right company. It's a great way to make your viewers feel secure and safe.

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11/20/18

Reactivate Windows

Getting messages that you need to reactivate Windows when it's already active. Here is how to fix this on going problem.

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11/19/18

Sound Problems with Boot Camp

Although Boot Camp is a nice option for having it installed on an Apple computer. It's not the best way to use Windows.
Here is some help to get the sound back in working order.

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11/18/18

Win 10 Scanner Problem

Having scanner problems with Windows 10 there here is the quick fix for getting the scanner back to work again.

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11/17/18

Fix Win 10 Errors

Doing Windows updates and getting errors. Here are some fixes for the current Windows 10 errors that user's get when they cannot do any regular updates.

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11/16/18

Chrome with Bitdefender Problem

Chrome users using Bitdefender have quite a problem. Looks like Chrome has a new application that prompts users to remove them if they're incompatible. And there might be more incompatible software to come.

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11/15/18

Website Filters

Want to prevent others from going to websites that are not approved in your household. This is a difficult topic to talk to with family members. But if you want to restrict these sites here are some great links to help you filter out these websites.

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11/14/18

AVG Antivirus or Malware

I have known this for a while from AVG and I stopped recommending the software a long time ago to users. But some user's are still convinced that it's still worth the risk. You decide.

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11/13/18

Stop Google Tracking

Tired of Google tracking you where ever you go. Just because you disabled Google tracking doesn't mean that it stop tracking you. The key is to pause the Web and App Activity. For more information see link below.

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11/12/18

IE not working in Win 10

Want to stop IE from not working in Windows 10. Here are the steps to get IE up in running in Windows.

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11/11/18

Stop Google Ad Tracking

Tired of Google ads tracking you. Here is the solution to stop these annoying ads from consuming your pages. You can either remove the ads or disable advertising. Your choice.

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11/10/18

IE stop working in Win 10

Internet Explorer stopped working in Windows 10 and you want to know what you need to do to get it up and running.
Well here is a great start to getting IE back and hoping that Microsoft repairs this soon.

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11/9/18

Win 10 Update / Restart problem

There is an ongoing problem with the Windows 10 Update and Shutdown / Restart not working the way it should be and here is what user's need to do, to get the problem resolved.

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11/8/18

Malware on Google Play Apps

Looks like the Google Play store has been hiding malware. If you are downloading these applications, user beware that you can also be downloading malware.

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11/7/18

Iphone Dongles

Looks like iPhone is stepping away for providing dongles to users. I guess Apple is starting to figure things out and see that there is now a market for these dongles and maybe it's time to cash in on these.

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11/6/18

Car key with Foil

What's the real reason why people are wrapping their car keys with aluminum foil? Well, it looks like there are a concern security breach keys from automobiles. If your an owner of keyless cars, you might want to watch this.

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11/5/18

Fix Wi-Fi valid IP

This is the most annoying problem with Windows 10 and it's unfortunate that Microsoft still hasn't fixed this problem.

Here is the fix.

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11/4/18

Active Monitoring in Ccleaner

Looks like the new version of Ccleaner is causing an uproar with some users. If you are already getting annoyed with this feature here are the tips to disable it.
Ccleaner should have thought twice before enabling this option and I hope they quickly fix their application before user's start thinking twice about having this software on their computer. 

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11/3/18

Flickr Alert

If you have a Flickr account, now is a good time to start looking for a replacement. Flickr looks like is having some financial issues and this is the start of maybe the end of the company.

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11/2/18

Win Update Problems

Here is a good article on why Windows updates mess up computers. This article is great for user's who have constant computer problems after updates are installed on to their computer.

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11/1/18

Google Phone Number Search

Looks like some user's think there is always a better way to search the phone directory without using Google. Now you can try others, but here is the real information on why some searches come back unknown or not found. So before you pay for premium service, read this first.

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10/31/18

MAC Adware Doctor

If you have this application on your MAC its time to remove it. The software looks like it was sending information to a third party on browser history, the software you use and your iTunes history. It's unfortunate that even when security experts tried to tell Apple, it took months for them to respond back and remove it from the Apple store.
Apple is slowly but surely losing control of its famous App store.

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10/30/18

Owl Car Alarm

Put neat device and the future of car alarms. It's only a matter of time before car manufacturers start incorporating these devices into cars.

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10/29/18

Restore App Folder

Looks like for some reason the application folder disappears in Win 8 + and users are confused on how to get it back.
If you are one of those users, then there is useful information.

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10/28/18

Google Analytics Opt-out

Want to keep your data safe from Google and other websites. Here is a great Chrome add-on to keep your information secure when you are online.

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10/27/18

Cab Files

Want to know what Cab files are, how to create them and install them. Well, this site will get you up in no time to be able to create and install these files in Windows 10.

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10/26/18

Amazon Part Finder

Looks like Amazon has a simple parts finder application for your home improvements. No need to go crazy and search everywhere to find these parts.
Now hopefully Amazon will have these items in stock and at an affordable price to get you what you need when you need it.

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10/25/18

iTools for Windows

Have an iOS and want to get control of the device's applications and backups. This handy Windows software will give you the upper hand in access the user's old data files.

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10/24/18

Alexa Cast

Looks like Amazon Alexa has it's own cast and you will be surprised on what you can do with its devices. Looks like Alexa is slowly but surely paving the way for more things to come.

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10/23/18

Block sites with Chrome

Here are the techniques used by many to block websites with the Chrome browser. Most of these require add-on extensions, but they are well worth it.

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10/22/18

Dropbox for Gmail Add-on

Here is the Dropbox for Gmail add-on and how it's used. So if you always wanted to add this feature to Gmail, just know that it's possible.


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10/21/18

Win 10 File System Error

Windows 10 has some good features and bad features. One feature I hate is when things go wrong for user's and you start getting File System Errors when opening pictures.
If you have encountered this problem, you might want to take a look at this site for the fix.

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10/20/18

Microsoft Store Apps

Tired of using Microsoft Store Apps and wished you had a link to the site directly. Well, you don't have to wait anymore. Here is the link.

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10/19/18

iOS 12 Security Settings

Here are a few iOS security settings you need to change as soon as you can so your phone is protected. Apple is pushing out updates but some of these settings still need to be changed, so that your phone is secure.

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10/18/18

Gmail Design Risk

Looks like some user's are challenging Google's new Gmail design called Confidential Mode.
In Confidential Mode a user get's a sensitive email and the email is activated by clicking a link inside to read the mail. This is where the risk is, and I could understand why some security experts already dislike this feature.

In retaliation, Gmail response was simple by saying that this new feature poses no security threat.

Now you decide?

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10/17/18

Win 10 Start Menu Icon's

Looks like some users are experiencing Windows 10 start menu files from disappearing. If your among one of those user's here is some help with your ongoing problem.

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10/16/18

xFer to OneDrive

Need to transfer files to OneDrive. This software called KFM is here to simplify things for OneDrive users. Now there is no reason to take your files everywhere you go.

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