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Have you ever used one of those Android TV boxes? Rather than spending money buying one, you can make your own using a USB flash drive and your PC. Warning: This sounds simple in theory, but in practice, I experimented with at least half a […]
NordPass has released the latest issue (the sixth version) of its Top 200 Most Common Passwords list. Jim Hillier reported on the list way back in 2020. Not much has changed. Weak passwords still top the list. Methodology NordPass complied the list with NordStellar, a
Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and many other computer entrepreneurs have one thing in common – an unwavering determination to succeed. One could also point to a certain arrogance, especially with Jobs and Musk. But have you ever heard of Rod Canion (Compaq), Nolan
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Well, it turns out now that I am older I have apparently turned into one of those folks I used to call Luddites. In case you didn’t know, these folks shy away from new technology. I know! I never saw it coming either! But being
As mentioned in my other articles, I’ve recently returned from an extended trip to the UK and Spain, and with Argentina’s annual inflation being almost 300% during the last nine months, tech prices went through the roof. Buying anything tech-related in Argentina was out of
I recently installed ReactOS on an old laptop – an Acer Aspire 5315. The original operating system was Vista. The installation went smoothly but the problems started when I tried to install some drivers. ReactOS didn’t install drivers for the ACPI Embedded Controller, Ethernet, wireless,
I’ve been listening to the radio for as long as I recall, perhaps because I can still remember life without TV when radio was all we had. Back in the old days, radios were valve-driven and were often housed in huge wooden cabinets, much like
Overview Recently, I received a comment on an article I wrote last year exposing Google’s Online Insights Study. I figured that the commenter found the article by doing an internet search. An individual searching for “Online Insights Study” probably received an offer in the mail
A woman called me because she had dropped her remote control for her cable/TV. It was a “TiVo” remote, and some buttons were not working. She couldn’t turn her TV on or off or adjust the volume. It was stuck on Mute. If she could
There have been many important advancements in technology over many years. Here are 5 that might not have necessarily changed the world but have certainly made a difference, particularly as far as home PCs are concerned: HDD To SSD In the world of home computers,
A short while ago in that faraway land known as YouTube, I came across a video talking about the Brave browser. Mainly about the built-in option “Copy Text From Image”. You can right-click on a picture in Brave and have it converted to editable text.
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
I received the following email about updating my authentication method for my Hotmail account using the Thunderbird email program. Google made us jump through similar loops not too long ago. I went online to determine the proper settings for my Hotmail account and tried to
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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