A friend recently brought his laptop running Windows 11 (25H2) to me, hoping I could fix a couple of issues for him: Windows Security’s icon was overlaid with a red X, signifying that something was wrong He was being pestered by a constant pop-up with […]
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Over two years ago, I wrote an article about how fake women and fake AI content ruined a major magazine – AI Generated-Content On The Rise. How Sports Illustrated’s use of AI-generated content turned a successful magazine, with a long history of journalistic excellence, into an AI-riddled slopfest that
Microsoft released Windows 11 update KB5083769 around the middle of April, and it has caused a number of serious issues, the latest of which is that it’s breaking third-party backup programs that rely on the Volume Shadow Copy service (VSS). Those 3rd-party backup programs affected
For a start, I don’t even know why this is news or why Microsoft took down the post in the Windows Learning Center. It’s only news because the timing of the ‘recommendation’ couldn’t be worse, bearing in mind the dreadful situation regarding RAM prices. Even
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I’ve had numerous laptops over the years, mainly because they were shiny and I wanted them at the time. But I’m not a huge fan for numerous reasons, not least battery life, cooling, and how easily they break. Protect Your Laptop Writing this today, I’m
PrivaZer is a popular junk file cleaner that includes additional privacy measures, such as secure deletion of files and securely wiping free space on drives. PrivaZer is my junk file cleaner of choice. However, if you’re running an SSD, there are a couple of PrivaZer
Are you tired of YouTube? Or are you just looking for something different? Listed are 9 choices other than YouTube. I haven’t really dug into any of these, but I’ve had them bookmarked for ages. They are in alphabetical order, not preference. Most of them
Check out our DCT Forum. There, you can get answers to your computer questions or just hang out and chat with other Forum members. It will also allow you to help others, which is always a nice thing to do. Try it out! Dave’s Computer
Last week, I taught you how to adjust the playback speed of Facebook videos/reels. If you missed that one, you can find it here: How To Adjust Playback Speed On Facebook This week I’m leaving the Facebook subject and moving over to Microsoft. Last week
I’m all for enhanced online account security, but has it maybe gone a bit too far? These days, I find myself needing to sign in to some accounts over and over, and others are now putting me through hoops to prove my identity. All my
Don’t you just love the internet, where armchair lawyers, virtue signalers, social justice warriors, vicarious offenders, and those taking offence by proxy take to their keyboards and mobile phones, piling onto the offended wagon en masse over a heart-warming game that has won over millions
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Unlike HDDs, SSDs give little to no warning that they are about to fail, so it’s important to periodically check your SSD’s health status. Some manufacturers provide a dedicated tool that supports their own brand – e.g., Samsung Magician – but if you don’t have
In my naïveté, I always thought the UK was the only place on Earth where a TV license was enforced. But no, around two-thirds of European countries require you to pay for a license, as do many countries in Africa and some in Asia. In
A few months ago, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won a major agreement with Samsung Electronics America, Inc. to stop collecting data without prior consent. Many consumers are unaware that their smart TVs and streaming devices are essentially spying on them. Automatic Content Recognition Manufacturers
