How To Reset A Chromebook
I bought my Sister’s Chromebook. The first thing I did was to reset it. There are two ways to do it depending on if you can get into the system or not. Method # 1 – If you can’t get into the system Time for […]
Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
55th Anniversary Of Man Landing On The Moon On May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy announced to a special joint session of Congress the dramatic and ambitious goal of sending an American to the Moon and returning him safely to Earth before the end
Unlocking Success: Navigating Your Way With A Passkey
Passwords vs. Passkeys What are Passkeys and why do you need them? If you are like most people, passwords are a pain in the backside. Remembering them can be a problem, we should change them often and make them strong with symbols, caps, and numbers.
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Fully Editable PDFs Coming Soon
Microsoft is working on a technology to convert non-editable PDFs into editable documents while preserving all original features. As you might have guessed, the technology involves AI. There are literally dozens of existing methods that claim to convert PDFs to an editable format, both via
VHS To Digital – The Highs And The Lows – Part One
Back in August 2019, I wrote about my experiences in transferring VHS tapes to digital format in Golden Videos VHS To DVD Converter Review and How To Transfer VHS Tapes To Digital Media. Since then, I’ve converted hundreds of VHS videos for my customers, but
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WayDroid Android On Linux Mint – Part 2
I got Waydroid working but couldn’t get Google apps to install. Here is what I did. To get Waydroid to work with Google apps, open up the terminal and type the following: sudo waydroid init -s GAPPS -f It downloaded and installed the GAPPS version
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How To Customize Friends Name On Roblox
If you have been following me you know I play games with my kids. We play everything from Fortnite to Roblox and even console games. I bring this up because I was playing some Roblox games with my youngest son and he told me that
Microsoft Enforces New Email Authentication Method
Microsoft is sending out millions of email messages to Outlook.com users informing them that as of 16th September 2024, they will no longer be able to access their accounts via non-Microsoft apps using standard (basic) authentication methods. This email message from Microsoft has caused a
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WayDroid Android On Linux Mint – Part 1
Do you want to use Android apps on your Linux computer? Waydroid may be the answer. If you are using Linux Mint with the Cinnamon desktop this might not work. You’ll need to install a desktop version called “Plasma (Wayland)“. Open up “Terminal” and type
A Day In The Life Of A PC Technician – Day 18
It’s yet another year since my last Day In The Life Of A PC Technician and since I now wear several hats, I’ve been busier than ever. Argentina has also elected an outsider as president when the country went to the polls last October and
Exploring the Latest Innovations In New Edge Features
Is Edge Better Than Chrome? Chrome and Google’s giant market share can lead you to believe Chrome is the best browser and there is a reason for that. Google frankly created the best search engine on the market, quickly becoming the most used and trusted
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How To Insert Shapes In Word 365
You can do a lot with shapes! Luckily, Microsoft Word provides you with a very large selection of shapes from which you can choose. You may not be aware of it, but shapes are also known as vector graphics. Vector graphics are actually made up
How To Take Screenshots Using Snip & Sketch
Snip & Sketch is a useful tool native to Windows 10 for taking screenshots and simple editing. First off, full disclosure: I’ve been using the professional Snagit screen capture and editing software for years so when I decided to write this guide I was working