This cool company named LightBox could be the FCC solution to resolve America's gaps in getting nationwide internet coverage. But will the local government stay with their outdated maps or improvise.
Stay tuned to what happens next.
2/4/22
2/3/22
Enable RDP
Need to enable RDP on a Windows computer, then here are the steps on what to do to re-enable the service on your computer.
2/2/22
Reset Dell to factory defaults
Here is the simplest way to reset your Dell computer to factory defaults.
It's a good idea to reset your computer every now and then to get the computer to run efficiently. If your computer is acting up and your tired of the performance. Resetting the computer to factory defaults does make a difference.
2/1/22
Fix Outlook crashes when sending Mail
There will be times when Outlook starts misbehaving and for some reason, Outlook now decides to crash when sending emails.
If you tried several things you might want to check the link for more troubleshooting tips.
1/31/22
Find lost Airpods
Now with new technology finding your AirPods is even easier to do than earlier models. All you need to do is upgrade the firmware and enable the feature to notify when left behind. Once you do this when you attempt to walk away from your current AirPods location you will be notified. It's about time.
1/30/22
Best Speed Test
Sometimes your computer will have problems connecting to the internet. The best way to confirm if the computer is getting a good connection is to run a speed test.
Now, not all speed test sites work well and here are a list of sites recommended to test your Windows computer.
1/29/22
Apple Self Service Repair
It seems that there is a big market for Apple repair products and now the company is looking into more ways to become profitable by now offering consumers self-service repair kits.
1/28/22
e Pswd in RDP
If you are in a Windows session and accessing it via RDP then this is how you can change the computer password in the menu. Sometimes things that are complicated are simple to do if you can narrow down the steps and use the current resources available to you.
1/27/22
Asus Merlin
It looks like Asus routers are coming up to speed when it comes to simply connecting user networks and securing your devices. I have read so many great reviews on the Asus router setup that you cannot overlook these great features. They are even catching up to Netgear and you should definitely keep them in mind the next time you upgrade.
1/26/22
Waymo Traffic Patterns
Waymo is mapping the complex traffic patterns in NYC and creating self-driving sensors of the territory. This mapping will eventually improve safely and eventually, it will move to other areas. Get ready for the future of self-driving service.
1/25/22
Starlink new Dishy
Starlink new dishy McFlatface is smaller and lighter but still costs a hefty price. The dish which is 19x12 inches is smaller than its original dish but still lacks an ethernet port.
If the company becomes successful in the future it can fill in the gaps for areas with poor existing broadband access.
1/24/22
OneDrive Support
It looks like a lot of computers will lose OneDrive access if they do not do the recent update. The drive will eventually stop syncing and users can lose access to their files, so it's urgent that you upgrade the software to the latest version.
1/23/22
Dell Dock Troubleshooting
I still do not understand why so many Dell dock failure occurs and why they just cannot get their act together. It's only supposed to just charge the laptop and display the monitors what more can we ask for.
The WD15 was a joke if you get power spikes, you would sometimes have to wait a few minutes or the next day for the device to reset itself so that it can function normally.
The WD19 started looking better than the old model but recently they just stop working from one day to the next.
I just hope one day they see the light because I just cannot understand why their docking station has so many problems.
I think it's time I start looking into a better reliable docking station.
1/22/22
Protect your Crypto
If you have crypto and you want to protect your assets it's a good idea to follow these smart tips so that hackers do not easily get access to your accounts. Stay smart and be safe.
1/21/22
Surf with Brave and Earn Crypto
Do you know that when you use the Brave browser and surf, you can easily earn crypto. Just download the Brave browser below and review Brave rewards. Now you can get easily paid in crypto doing what you love to do, which is surf online with Brave.
1/20/22
Win11 Tips and Tricks
Windows 11 has some great features and now with the new OS user's can take advantage of what the system has to offer them. Stay tune for more tips and tricks.
1/19/22
Teachers against Social Media
It looks like teachers are banning together to discourage social bad behavior and in some cases even putting them in danger.
These platforms are ignoring the bad behaviors and enabling these acts to keep on continuing.
In my opinion I believe that they should be held accountable and let them pay the price, in the long run over time we will see how quickly the social media attitude will change when they are no longer profitable.
1/18/22
Posting Memes
This is kind of odd but it looks like users who post memes on Instagram can get banned from the social media application. Some of this sites are surprisingly not that offensive but they still get banned.
1/17/22
O365 New Non Subscription
If you are looking for a non subscription model from Microsoft for it's perpetual suite, here is a limited time offer and you can bet that this offer will not last that long.
This is just aimed at Home and Student users and you can get a limited working license for a single pc or Mac with support for five years. Hurry up, because their is no telling how long this offer will stand.
1/16/22
US BTC Mining Hub
Looks like the U.S. is now the largest bitcoin mining hub after China's miner Exodus. Although this is debatable it's a great move for the global economy. Let's see how long we can keep up at this pace.
1/15/22
BitConnect Scam
Some investors were recently scammed using a fake trading bot to swindle crypto users. Now, these scams are beginning for more similar deception to show up in the future. Consumers should verify the investment platforms and consumer reviews before investing and when in doubt, don't invest.
1/14/22
New World Game
It looks like some graphic cards were crashing and getting fried when playing Amazon's New World game. Now it's still unclear on who is to blame but it's for certain that they will look into on the reason why these game cards were getting fried. Thermal management should prevent the cards from overheating so it may be a firmware problem, lets wait and see.
1/13/22
Multi-Monitor Laptops screens
We can soon be looking into laptops with multiple detachable screens. It's not a new idea, but I am seeing it more in different models.
It's a great idea, but I would still love to see how durable, compact, and portable these devices can be designed so that consumers can adapt them to their daily lives.
1/12/22
AirPod Max Fakes
Consumers should be aware of fakes Apple products in the market. If the deals look too good to be true, it's most likely a fake.
Unfortunately, the only thing one can do is try purchasing the item at a reputable store that sells consumer electronics.
1/11/22
Win11 Compatibility
Want to see if your computer is ready for Windows 11, install the PC Health Check App and verify that your computer can be upgraded to Windows 11.
Worse scenario if your computer does not qualify you can just use your current Windows computer until it's at end of life, or when Windows stops supporting your operating system.
1/10/22
Robinhood 24/7 Support
It looks like Robinhood is changing its strategy and now offering 24/7 customer service to prepare its new crypto trading platform. Like it or not this is a game charger and it will be very interesting to see what other brokerage firms do next.
1/9/22
FL Telsa Self Driving Test
Telsa owners in Florida will need to be tested if they want to upgrade the self-driving feature in their cars so that it can drive automatically. It's a new adoption of autonomous driving.
1/8/22
Store Covid Card
It looks like soon lots of places are going to ask you for proof of your covid card, instead of forking it over just upload to the app and share it.
1/7/22
Tesla Glass Technology
Telsa Glass technology is another great secret on making the car unique from others. You will be surprised on how it's designed and the components it uses to keep it apart from it's competitors.
1/6/22
Access Outlook from Edge without Opening a Tab
Here is a great tip to open email by making an extension in Edge. It's a great way to get access to your mail without opening a tab using the shortcut.
1/5/22
Start MS Edge inPrivate Mode in macOS
If you are using a macOS and you have MS Edge installed, here is a nice little trick to always open it inPrivate mode. Now you can browse in privacy when surfing online.
1/4/22
Surface Duo 2
This can be a game changer for Surface user's using the clamshell 5G tablet. Now I do not know how still durable it will be, but it will be interesting on how easy it can go portable. So this will be on my watchlist for a while.
1/3/22
Block your Phone
If you want to block your phone when you make calls, here are some great ways to block your number so that you are in control of your privacy.
1/2/22
Tango
Here is a great Chrome Extension that records the actions that you do on a computer and show you step by step on what you did step by step with images. Great way to create guides with screenshots.
1/1/22
Statue of Bitcoin Founder
How odd it is to somehow erect a statue of the Bitcoin founder and honor him, his legacy, and his current accomplishments. I hope the new year brings more value to the crypto coin.
12/31/21
Starlink Headaches
Customers who purchased the SpaceX Starlink setup are upset that they are not getting any updates on when their kits will arrive. These customers have been patient enough waiting 7 months and Starlink should at least keep them informed if they plan on keeping them as current customers.
12/30/21
Edit PDF in GDocs
Here is how to edit PDFs using Google Documents without using a third party add-on. Now it's simple to do it just requires a few long steps to get it done. In the long run, it can be done using Google Documents, you just have to be patient.
12/29/21
Lost BTC Recovery
If you are wondering if your Bitcoin password can be recovered, the plain answer is yes, but here is the catch the comes with a cost. In the long run, it is still worth recovering that lost password because eventually, the Bitcoin value in your account will exceed the expense.
12/28/21
Telsa Beta Self Driving
A while back the Telsa full self-driving beta software was leaked and the software looks like it's still in an experimental stage before it gets released to customers.
Let's hope that they do good on this because I am sure that those customers who paid in advance for this service deserve a finished product.
12/27/21
Online Dating Innovations
It looks like online dating keeps improving, the new generations of dating will become simpler and you can definitely count virtual reality from being part of the next generation. Get ready for a new type of dating in the coming years.
12/26/21
Cybercrime new Home
It looks like cybercrime is moving in a new direction and now it looks like Telegram it's is now home to these cybercriminals. So get ready for more threats to come.
12/25/21
FB New Name
I guess the whistleblower and other major social media problems is pushing Facebook to rename itself. It could be for the best, but will the new name come with new changes? It seems that they are following Google's parent Alphabet pattern, stay tuned.
12/24/21
10 Things Tesla owners should know
Tesla owners who recently purchased a vehicle should be aware of things and it's unfortunate that they do not tell you these things after purchase.
12/23/21
Win Server 22
It looks like Windows Server 2022 will be available only in two editions. Which is the Standard and the Datacenter. Microsoft is narrowing down their OS and stripping it down so you can see this more in the future. It's Microsoft's way of saying it's time to go into the cloud.
12/22/21
Quickbooks Alert
If you have an old desktop version of Quickbooks, now would be a great time to upgrade. This is the last year Quickbooks will allow you to upgrade the software license for a one-time purchase. After that, it's an annual subscription service. Hurry up the clock is ticking.
12/21/21
Downgrade Win11 to Win10
If you already upgraded to Windows 11 and want to downgrade back to Windows 10 until all the kinks have been sorted out. Here is a great place to start so that you not wasting too much time searching on the web.
12/20/21
Word Line Spacing
Creating Word documents is easy to do and when you are writing documents, the line spacing can be really simple to do if you follow these steps below.
12/19/21
NYC Crpto Coin
It's about time that New York City gets a crypto coin, now coin will soon be in circulation soon and if you can get a hold of the coin before hand you can make some great money before everything goes live.
12/18/21
Backup & Restore Win Drivers
If you want to easily backup and install Windows drivers on Windows 10, here is some information on how to get it done using the PowerShell tool.
12/17/21
Tattleware Software
The rise in work from home employment has increased dramatically and now employers are using these software's to confirm if the user is being productive or not.
So if you think your online activity is not being monitored, think again.
12/16/21
SSA Reserves Depletion
It looks like the US Social Security Reserve could be depleted earlier than expected. As reserves keep on running out, the old age survivors insurance will definitely take a hit for the worse. The new end date is now 2034 and do not be surprised if this changes again.
12/15/21
Netflix Chrome Extensions
Want to jump-start your Netflix subscription, then take a look at these cool Chrome Netflix extensions to help you make the best out of your movie experience.
12/14/21
Modify News & Interest
If you already enjoy the new Windows 10 news and Interests feature and want to know how to get more out of the newsfeed, here are some great tips to adjust what interests you.
12/13/21
Money Mgmt
Here are some great free online money management tools that can be used for personal finance.
Now you don't have to purchase money management software to keep track of your bills.
12/12/21
Amazon Delivery
It looks like Amazon expands its delivery service to compete with UPS and FedEx. It will be very interesting to see how this works out in the long run.
12/11/21
Motherboard Info
Want to know what motherboard you have on your computer so that you can upgrade. Here are some great tips to find out your computer specs to make upgrading easier to do.
12/10/21
Powerline Ethernet Adaptor
Need an existing solution for your home to connect ethernet using electrical wiring. This is where the powerline ethernet adaptor makes a difference. Now there is a good side to it and there is also a bad side to it, here is the difference and if it's using at home.
12/9/21
Earn Money Tweeting
Things have changed for Twitter and hopefully, this will revive the social media platform to new levels now that users are getting paid for tweets to their followers.
12/8/21
Digital License
iPhone this fall will allow you to add your driver's license and state ID's to Apple Wallet in select states like Arizona, Connecticut, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland and Utah.
12/7/21
Win 10 Password Reset
Here is some great information to create a Windows 10 Password reset disk. There will be a time that this information is going to be of some use to you. So it's a good idea to review the information before hand. So you know what to do if you forget your Windows password.
12/6/21
Lock in Meeting in Teams
If you are using Teams and want to restrict access to latecomers, this is how it can be set up. Therefore preventing others from being disturbed while the meeting is taking place.
12/5/21
Apple iPhone Replacement
Apple is certainly and eventually going to replace the iPhone and it's coming gradually. Here are the new improvements that there are doing and the direction that they are headed to.
12/4/21
AD DC for domain not found
Here are some great tips to find an Active Directory Domain Controller for the domain that could not be contacted.
12/3/21
Digital Diary
Running Windows 10/11 and want to install a digital diary to keep track of your precious moments. Here are some considerations to keep your memories alive.
12/2/21
Diagnostic Data
Windows has diagnostic data that helps users gather information on problems going on with your computer. This information can be useful in helping fix your current computer problems. Here is how to prevent user's from deleting this information in times when it's important to know what's going on with the computer, so that the user can troubleshoot the current problem.
12/1/21
Knowledge Soft for Win10/11
Need some knowledge base software for Windows 10 and 11 versions. Here are some great sites to visit
to get a better hold of how the software works for database storage mapping.
11/30/21
How Spammers get You
Interesting article on how spammers get your email address. Let's just say in this digital world, it's going to be hard to not get spam with almost everyone going digital.
You can make a complex email and maybe that will make it difficult for them to reach out to you. But as long as you stay proactive you can reduce most of your spam emails.
11/29/21
Chips & Motherboards that support Win11
Windows 11 will be showing up soon and the free upgrade will not support all computers and chipsets. For the list of current motherboards and chipsets it supports, take a look at the article enclosed.
It's no surprise that the new OS will not be supported because of the new TPM 2.0 requirement.
11/28/21
Universal Print with OneDrive
Microsoft will soon integrate Universal Print with OneDrive, therefore a user will no longer need to install a printer on a device to get a printout.
Now user's will be able to print anything on OneDrive without ever to have to install a print driver.
11/27/21
Fix Win Camera
Suddenly lost access to your webcam on Windows 10, here a great tip to see if you can resolve the camera problem in Windows.
11/26/21
Win Server 22 Features
Microsoft's new server features for 2022 have new features and lots of improvements. Here is what you can expect with the new edition.
Now it might not seem a lot for now but slowly and surely the OS is improving.
11/25/21
Ideal Agent
Tired of paying Real Estate commission fees, well here's a way to easily sell your home while just paying only 2% commission. This is not something new, but the downside is that if you do something wrong then you can be liable.
11/24/21
HIPPA excuse for Vaccine Requirement
Here is a pretty interesting article on vaccine requirements before you use HIPPA as an excuse. Now you are still in control of your medical records and you and in control of what information you still give out. So do not get confused about what HIPPA is.
11/23/21
Humanoid Robots
It looks like Telsa is working on humanoid robots so get ready for a new interesting companion to hopefully keep you entertained or better yet do your daily house chores.
11/22/21
Apple Picture Scanning
Some users are a little concerned with Apple's child abuse photo scanning and this is why they are worried. Users cannot opt-out of the program and since the software is limited they fear that it can be used for anything from one day to the next. Opening the doors for more privacy concerns for its users.
Imagine Apple now having access to whatever it wants to retrieve from users.
11/21/21
O365 Trial Over
Because of high demands Windows 365, two month free trials offer is no longer available to users. Companies that want a trial version will have to sign up and wait until available. This is a great sign that many more user's are signing up and it's only a matter of time before the trial days are reduced.
11/20/21
Fix Discord Error Messages
Here is some information for Discord user's on how to fix error code messages. Now hopefully you can easily fix your error messages and continuing on gaming with other users.
11/19/21
GPO Admin Templates
Here is some resourceful information on how to install or update Group Policy Administrative templates in Windows OS.
11/18/21
Outlook Tasks in OneNote
Microsoft has a great feature for creating tasks, here is some great information on how to use this feature and get reminders for the same. You will be surprised on how simple and easy it is to do.
11/17/21
Android on iPhone
Want to test the new Samsung Galaxy on your iPhone before you switch over. Here is a great way to test to see if the Galaxy is the way to go before you switch OS. Their is a leaving curve but besides that at least you get to test before you buy. I wish Apple has this same feature for Androids.
11/16/21
Robots for Grocery Store
Here is a new grocery store warehouse with robots to take customer orders and delivers the crates to the customers. It's the next generation of grocery stores coming soon near you.
11/15/21
Teams Share Content
Teams is evolving with many user's and if you did not know, you know now that you can share your screen with others by using Teams. Here is how you begin.
11/14/21
Simulated Mars
Citizens can now enjoy a years worth of a simulated Mars life with the help of NASA. It looks like NASA is accepting volunteers to test life for a year in a simulated Mars settings.
This is something like the movie Bio-Dome and I can expect some testers to take living in Mars to the next level.
11/13/21
MS PC Health Tool Down
It looks like so many complaints and confusion Microsoft has pulled this utility fix. I guess users will have to wait for the new update before the software goes back online again.
11/12/21
Auto Play End
It looks like Microsoft soon will be ending autoplay on the internet browser so that media will not be annoying users when they surf online.
I must say that this was long overdue and I want to see now what the advertisers will think of next.
11/11/21
Reduce Background Noise in Teams
Teams is getting better day by day and with this comes audio disturbances. If you have audio problems with Teams, then here is a quick fix to the noisy background problem.
11/10/21
Gmail Monitoring
It looks like Gmail is monitoring your emails so that it can mimic your writing style. If this is something you dislike and do not wish Gmail to monitor, then here are the settings to disable this feature.
11/9/21
Newspaper Columns in G-Docs
Want to create newspaper like columns in Google Documents, here is a great way to make your documents stand out.
11/8/21
Add Weather to Lock Screen
Here is a cool way to add weather to a Windows 10 locked screen. It's a great way to keep the weather live when your screen is locked.
11/7/21
Netflix Gaming
It looks like Netflix is expanding into gaming and it could be a game-changer by adding video games to its package. Although the games would be just mobile, eventually in time they will expand to other areas.
11/6/21
Curve Card
Here is a card that can change the way you charge, it's similar to other applications like Apple pay but the great thing about this card is that you can change at any time the default card and if you lose the card you just have to replace it, the curve card and not all the other cards associated with it.
It's a great idea and an easier way to connect all your cards to one card.
11/5/21
11/4/21
One Share of Stock
Give a user one share of your favorite stock as a gift so that you can teach them how to invest at a young age. This site is a great way to share your favorite stocks with others.
11/3/21
Send Urgent Messages in Teams
Microsoft Teams is changing the world on how we collaborate with others, here is how user's can send messages in Teams when they are urgent. It's quick, simple to use and it will immediately be broadcasted to the user your send the message to.
11/2/21
OGPay
Here is a crypto wallet that going to make your crypto liquid. If you have several wallets, this is the way to go keep your crypto liquid and be able to transfer your crypto wallets to other currencies. This US-based company is going to change the way we spend money.
The fees are pricey but it's an alternate option to keep your crypto wallets together.
11/1/21
Phrase Express
Finding yourself typing repeatedly then check out this simple program with a click of the mouse you can paste text phrases from a taskbar icon and paste them to an application at ease. It might save you valuable time typing.
10/31/21
View WiFi Pass on Win10
Need to view WiFi passwords on Windows 10, here is how to extract the saved password using ncpa command. You can even display all your saved WiFi passwords so that you can store them the next time you need access.
10/30/21
JEDI contract canceled
It looks like the Department of Defense recently canceled the JEDI contract and here is how the story goes. It's an ongoing battle with no end, stay tuned.
10/29/21
Zoom for GSuite
If you are already using Zoom and want it to connect with Gmail, here is the add-on for Zoom to connect to your calendar.
10/28/21
Education for Teams
If you are a teacher and want your students to get the best out of Teams, then here are some great applications that can be added to the software.
Now your students will get the most of their work done with the assistance of these applications.
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