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We just had an Internet/Phone/Cable blackout that started yesterday from around 6:30 PM to 9:30 AM this morning. Everything eventually came back online except the internet on my main computer. I tried connecting using different browsers but nothing. It was working on my other computers […]
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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
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There are a couple of ways to deal with tabs in Word 365. You can drag things around on your Ruler, but that is not my preferred method. I find it too confusing and that takes up time for me and we all know Carol
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In an earlier post, we talked about using Quick Parts in Word. This is a great way to save you lots of valuable time and keystrokes when you are working with short documents, (i.e., memos, letters, resumes, etc.), that tend to be used over and
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I recently uninstalled the K-Lite codec pack from my system. One of the downsides to this action was that when I opened File Explorer some of my videos were displaying the VLC icon instead of the expected video thumbnail. I followed some instructions online about
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Understanding DNS DNS stands for Domain Name System a protocol that is set by your internet provider. DNS is responsible for translating our human expressions like www.google.com into a unique IP address that computers use to communicate over the internet. Whenever you or a program
TeamViewer was my remote control software of choice until today. When I opened the program I got the message saying that I was using this in a business environment and was limited to five minutes per session and once disconnected, I had to wait to
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Recently, Stuart Berg wrote about his choice for a replacement software updating program after KC Software deprecated SUMO on October 31, 2023. Stuart tested 10 software updating programs and chose Quick Installer as his SUMO replacement. I was also a user of the SUMO program
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A basic setup guide. Warning concerning all software of this type: Only give access to people you trust. I’ve been experimenting with using different remote desktop software options. One suggestion that comes up is AnyDesk. There is some controversy about whether the installer contains a
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There are a couple of ways to deal with tabs in Word 365. It is a matter of your selection. You can drag things around on your Ruler, but that is not my preferred method. I find it too confusing and that takes up time
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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
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What?? You can insert a YouTube video into a PowerPoint slide? I bet you didn’t know you could do that, did you? Well, don’t feel too bad about it because I didn’t know you could do it either! But now that I do, of course,
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What Should You Upgrade RAM vs Storage Remember when your computer felt fast? Boot times while not fantastic, were acceptable? Even logging into your favorite websites was not a problem. Now you’re wondering if you should spring for a new one or upgrade. Before you
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Microsoft is going through one of its bullying stages of trying to force Windows 11 upgrades. So what else is new? The update you need to concern yourself with is KB5001716. For more about this update issue read: Read more at gHacks There is a
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