Just because two of my articles related to AI (Artificial Intelligence) were about its failures with math (https://davescomputertips.com/artificial-intelligence-failed-a-math-test/ & https://davescomputertips.com/another-ai-math-flop/) doesn’t necessarily mean AI is a failure. What I will be describing here is one of the best uses of AI that I’ve seen so […]
You are likely aware that most electronic devices need to be rebooted occasionally. However, when do you do it? Many people wait until there is a problem or their devices start acting strangely. Why not be proactive and auto-reboot your devices on a schedule? In
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If you noticed as I have that the Roku device Home Screen has become cluttered with things that don’t interest you, it’s not your imagination. Ever since version 12, your Roku device Home Screen has been changing, adding things you may not need or want.
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Likely, you haven’t heard about Microsoft PC Manager yet, but it’s worth exploring because it collects a lot of Windows management capabilities in one place. Here is what Microsoft says about its availability: “Microsoft PC Manager, a utility app for Windows PCs, became available after
Not too long ago I bought hearing aids. It was clear that I was beginning to need them in both ears. Now I can’t imagine NOT wearing them each day. This article describes the simple way I connected my hearing aids to the TV audio
If you ever used the SUMO software updater you likely know that it is no longer available and, even if you still have it installed, is no longer functional. As of October 31, 2023, the SUMO developer, KC Softwares, ceased all operations. SUMO was my
I would like to think that Artificial Intelligence (AI) should be able to solve a relatively easy high school math problem because such math problems are typically straightforward with solutions all over the Internet. However, my experience shows that it consistently doesn’t. Maybe that’s because
You are likely aware that the web address you type in your browser is called the URL (Uniform Resource Locator). It’s a unique place on the web such as an HTML page, a CSS document, an image, etc.. The most common exception would be a
For any device containing a lithium-ion battery, using it until the battery is almost to zero charge and then recharging until it is at 100% greatly reduces the overall lifespan of the battery. For devices that have very expensive lithium-ion batteries like electric vehicles, the
Albert Einstein and Thomas Edison helped me (kind of) solve a strange problem with my Roku device. You see, it was Albert Einstein who said the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over again and expecting a different result. For the problem I
This is Part 2 of a two-part article. Windows With A Chrome Based Browser In Windows, you may have another way to use Google Lens. I say “may” because it only works for some Chrome-based browsers, not all. It’s my experience that it works with
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This is Part 1 of a two-part article. Google Lens is not well known but should be. It enables you to search the Internet for a specific image that you choose. Why? I’m glad you asked. It’s because you might want to… Find similar images
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You likely have the free IrfanView already installed on your PC, but did you know that it has a very usable collage maker? I use it for such projects as making a collage of photos for my desktop background and for showing all the homemade
Macrium Reflect is great backup software. So great that when they discontinued the free version in 2022 I decided to buy the paid version. Currently, the only free Macrium Reflect is the 30-day trial. I’ve had no problems with Macrium Reflect. However, I’ve had problems
