Computer Networks

Confused are the different types of computer networks. Here is a good site to get an understanding of the different networks that computers offer. Hopefully, now you will be able to tell the difference the next time you connect. 

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Daylight Savings Time Update

I clearly understand why they enacted it during times of concern but it's beyond me why it has lasted so long and they just do not abolish the time change moving forward. 

Times have changed and so have people and technology. What was good years ago may not necessary be good today. 

In my opinion I see this time changing pointless, year after year everyone changes their time and everyone thinks that they are saving energy, but where the proof. Where is the data supporting that this is saving us energy. I want to know on how much power changing my clock to one hour back and forward has made us saved. Let us see that information and let that information be easily available to everyone so that we can end this debate. 

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PimEyes Search

Want to keep track of every website that has a picture of you. This site not only keeps you informed but keeps your identity secured so thieves do not try to impersinate you or get a hold of your identity.

It's an interesting AI sight that searches the internet to find any of your pictures online.

It's definitely out of this world. 

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GPT for Sheets

This is pretty cool to add GPT to your google sheets. It's only the beginning of the things that you can do with GPT when using Google Sheets and Docs.

This would be a great time to check out youtube what others have to by adding ChatGPT to Google sheets.

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Dish systems

It's pretty sad to hear Dish system outages but it's not surprising. Maybe now they will take priority in securing their networks. 

In the long run it's going to be situations like this that is going to have companies learn from their mistakes. 

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Teams Upgrade

Microsoft is upgrading Teams with higher performance and less resources. Let's just say it's going to be a game changer and I cannot wait to see how it performs in the long run.

Teams is the future and as time goes on, it's going to be hard not to want to use the program. 

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Netflix Slash Prices

It looks like Netflix is trying to negotiate with it's customers so that they can keep on using it's platform. Now it's going to slash costs over three dozen countries worldwide.

We hope that they will eventually gain grown once users understand that it's still a great platform when compared to others. 

Let's see what going to happen next. 

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Starlink New Price Plan

Just when you were getting comfortable with Starlink a price increases pop up out of no where. Yes, it's going up and it's basically only for limited capacity areas. 

So I am almost certain many customers did not see that coming so quickly. 

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Tesla Recall Problem

The recent Tesla Full Driving software feautre has a fix that requires an over the air software update but it explaining this to owners and others gets very interesting as per the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. 

Let's just say this does leave the door open for a classic class action suit on the company that they have a feature called Full Self-Driving. You decide. 

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iOS Major Update

It looks like Apple has a major problem with a zero-day flaw that hacks any device and users are advised to update them ASAP.

So if you have an iOS device don't wait get it done soon. 

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Transfer WiFi Passwords

Transfererring to a new computer is never simple and easy to do, especially if you have many passwords. If that is the case then you can simply use Powershell for this. 

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Lexmark Bug

It looks like Lexmark has a security bug that exploits the printer to attack, I recommend users update their software as soon as possible. There is no telling what can continue to occur if this patch is not updated soon.  

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Yammer Gone

Microsoft recently killed Yammer and now decided to focus on Viva Engage. And let's just say Viva will inherit and adapt to the new user experiences.

It's a long-awaited change and hopefully, it will no longer confuse users. 

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Snow Cover

It looks like our world is changing quickly, not only are getting drastic weather changes but our environment is quickly shifting. It's still unknown if history is repeating itself or if this is just natural event. But you should be you just be aware of what's going on globally. 

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Bing AI

It looks like Microsoft Bing AI is moving in a world of it's own. As users continue to test the bot testers are noticing that it's definitely moving into another direction and it make you wonder if this is going in the same direction as in movie the Terminator. 

Oddly, in the movie Genisys was trying to take control of the world once it went online. This might be a coincidence or just my imagination. You decide. 

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Netflix Plans

Since Netflix plan changes are taking effect this is what users can expect when upgrading their plan. So this is what you can expect to pay if you still plan on sharing your account with others. 

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Tiny 11

Looking for an easier way to install Windows 11 on an old computer. Take a look at Tiny11 and you will be surprised on what it needs to install a small unofficial image of Windows 11.

I am excited to see project like this to simply expand the life of Windows computers. 

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Home Depot Dating App

It's bizarre to me why this site is the best place to go to for dating. And it keeps on trending so I am convinced that the recent covid lock down contributed to this new sanctuary. 

I am lost for words why anyone would begin looking for love here.  

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Spot Launch

These robotic dogs are quite amazing and it's slowly catching on with big business. Who cannot resist these pets with all the cool things that it can do. 

I just cannot wait to see on how they incorporate them in the work force. 

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MS Teams Premium

Microsoft Teams has a premium edition and here are the additional features that are included. Some of these features are old and new but this is what you get in the premium edition. 

I am hoping to see more features added soon to this edition. 

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Netflix Password Sharing Guide

It looks like Netflix accidentally posted password-sharing guidelines and how they plan to use this globally. The article is mainly for specific three countries but it just shows you the methods that they plan to take to combat password sharing. 

It's not going to be simple to share your password moving forward. 

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AI to kill JobsSpot

Nothing new but the reality can be coming for some users if they do not update their technical skills. This will be the beginning and the end of many current jobs that are currently available in todays markets. 

So if you have not done so, you should be updating your job skills so that you are not left behind when AI becomes main stream.

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Win10 Lockout

In recent weeks Microsoft has been getting sloppy with updates and bugs and one such bug is a broken Microsoft 365 trial offer.

On boot up, users get a full-screen offer for a trial version of Microsoft 365 and your choices are to just enter your credit card details to get access to their desktop. This is the only option they have to get things back to normal and you can just cancel afterward to prevent being charged.

In my opinion, the more you look at it the more it is really like a marketing sham. 

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5G Reality

This new technology was supposed to change the world and give everyone what they long waiting for. In reality, equipment needs to be upgraded in order to get the full features of the technology. And it's going to take some time before its true potential is even noticed by consumers. 

All we can do for now is wait and hope that it becomes affordable for everyone. 

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Amazon Grocery Fees

It looks like everyone is getting the new pinch of the economy and the big giant is now tacking new fees on its services with Prime membership when you do small orders. 

So do the math when it comes to shopping and see if the new fees are worth the overall cost of doing business with them.

Now online shopping comes with a cost. 

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Remove Unwanted Netflix Access

The rules have changed for Netflix and if you were sharing your account, this is what you need to do to remove unwanted guests.

Now it's time to take control of unwanted guests before your account gets flagged. 

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Telsa Driver Profiles

Here is how to create a Telsa driver profile and its main purpose and why you should create more than one if someone else is using your vehicle. 

Not only does it remember the user's driving settings but it also adjusts to the drivers daily routine. Now will all these different adjustments it's no wonder you would want your own car settings. 

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Unlock iOS after Death

If you had a loved one who has an iOS device and you want to know how to unlock their devices then this resource will guide you on how to unlock their devices. 

It's definitely a great guy on what you need to do to get access. 

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Netflix Ban

This has long been a problem with Netflix from the start and if they would have set their rules down when the problem started they would not be addressing this.

Since the company started it always tried to accommodate everyone and that was good but for a short time. Netflix never pulled the plug on sharing and consumers still feel entitled that they have the upper hand and that time is now up.

As Netflix begins addressing its problems subscriber rates will gradually increase and before you know it they will eventually become once again a supergiant.

So for all those users who have been sharing accounts for years, let's just say that it was a good ride while it lasted. 

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Driverless cars and the unknown

Many avoid this topic, yet no one wants to bring it up because of the convenience that this technology will bring to many. Now how the environment is going to respond to these self-driving cars will be very interesting to see when it comes to emissions. 

Let's keep this in mind and hopefully, someone will figure out a solution before it becomes another problem.

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Edge Split Screen

Edge will soon let you split the screen so you can compare two tabs side by side. Once it's enabled you will see it on the browser and have a split view of Edge.

I am pretty excited to see this feature and I hope other browsers follow up as well. 

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Google Tracker

Google will soon release its GSpot and it's similar to Apple's Air Tag, and let's just say that they also want to cash in on devices that are making sense. I cannot wait to see what Apple will do next to remain on top. 

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Microsoft Flex OLED

It looks like Microsoft is taking a different direction with foldable screens, it is still early to see what direction they will be going but they are definitely adapting and changing to meet consumer demands. It's a great approach and I just hope that they get this one right and keep consumers happy. 

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Get WiFi in your Car

Here is the simplest way to get WiFi in your car. By doing this you get to bridge the other users in the car to be able to get service when you are on the road. It's a great work-a-round solution to be always connected. 

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Change Telsa's Charge Limit

Here is a good reason why you would want to change your Telsa's charge limit. Doing this not only prolongs the car's battery life but in the long run will charge the car efficiently. 

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AI Software

If you are looking for AI software to make your life easier here is a great site to start your search. You just pick the AI software you are looking for using FutureTools and it links to the site.

It's that easy and that simple to do. 

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LassPass Update from Twit

I am so glad to hear someone is concerned about the LastPass breach and the show was so informative that if you think it was nothing, then you need to watch this episode in full.

I highly recommend you stay in touch with Twit and keep on watching their informative shows. 

Just shows the negligence the company still does not address. 

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Alison Free Online Courses

Looking to take free online courses and get certifications and Diplomas, this site will keep you on track 

and it has a large library to prove it.

Give it a look and you might learn something too. 

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Google Fonts

If you are in search of new fonts for your report or presentation, you can go to Google Fonts to download the fonts that you are looking for and install them on your computer for free.

Nothing beats having the right fonts for that special presentation. 

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EggTimer

In search of a website to act as a timer when doing meetings or running special projects or events. This site will count down and keep you on track for your meetings. 

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Online PDF Editor

If you are looking for a free Online PDF Editor then PDF Escape is the answer to your problem. It's a great alternative to using Adobe and you have the option of using the online or desktop version of the software. You decide. 

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LG Invisible Speaker

LG is taking a new approach for speakers in vehicles and if all goes well, let's say this can change audio devices to what it currently is now.

The new system works by vibration and producing sounds. It's definitely a game-changer. 

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Down for Everyone

Here is a great start to confirm if a website is down or if it's just you. The site checks the status of hundreds of websites and if there is an outage you will see a notification on the top showing the current site Outages that are happening at the moment. 

This definitely is a great time saver when you need to get things done ASAP. 

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CleanPng

Looking for a background for a particular event so that you can customize it, then this site can give you a clean template so that you can customize and add images to your site. 

It's a great place to go to add items to your documents. 

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CanyouRunit

If you have an old computer and want to confirm if your system can play a particular game on your computer, this site is a savior. It's a handy website to check your computer requirements before you go out and spend the money buying the game with a limited return policy. 

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Brainly

If you need an answer and you cannot get the answer from a textbook or the internet this site could hopefully help you resolve your problem.

Great place to get help in every subjects, especially for students. 

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Uber Legal

If you are using Uber regularly you should be aware of this site and its legality when using their service.

You will be amazed by their policy and liability coverage, it's not always written in black and white.

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Samsung Flex Hybrid

This screening device that recently showed up at the CES 2023 conference created a crowd of interested users. The tablet-like device opens and easily closes like a notebook that displays between 10 to 12 inches of screen size. It's a great concept and from the looks of it, users loved the design. 

Let's see if this is going to be the next table of the year. 

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Belking AirPods Cleaning Kit

This affordable kit for your AirPods will not only restore your AirPods back to life but it's a must-have for Apple users who want their audio devices in tune with every beat.

The cleaning solution eliminates the daily buildup that accumulates on these devices as time goes by. If you have an AirPod this is a must-have. 

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Samsung Self Repair App

Samsung will soon make a self-repair application so that users can fix their devices. It's a great idea and a move in the right direction for users who want to take ownership of fixing their own things.

Now, why can't other manufacturers do the same? 

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Vanzy

An interesting device that lets you control items wearing a ring mouse on your hand. It works well when doing presentations and it has so many cool uses that it's just the beginning of more things to come in the future. 

You will be amazed at how many things this little device can accommodate. 

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Mac Slow Charging

Trying to figure out why your old Macbook is slowly charging may not really be a problem after all. It's just your MacBook going through some changes. Solutions like buying a new charger, and upgrading the battery may temporarily fix the problem but with new applications and new video formats, the performance of the computer is going to change as time passes. 

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Telegram Premium

This multi-platform app keeps on improving, and if you are looking for a premium service of the app, you get unlimited storage in the cloud, faster downloads, and access to large file downloads. 

If you love the app then premium service is a great option. 

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Refily

This year cash holders are going to get good deals on homes and this is where this site comes in handy to find the right lender rates for your home.

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Google Maps Merge

It looks like Google Maps will soon be merging with Waze so that both companies can become more productive and put resources where it's needed.

I hope this collaboration will make both companies stronger and give the user better traffic alerts. 

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Instagram Hack Account Recovery

Has your Instagram account has been hacked, then here is the one-stop hub to recovery. It's not going to instantly recover your account but it's a good move in the right direction. 

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Walmart EV Charging Cost

Retail stores are doing whatever it takes to bring in customers and with this super giants like Walmart are offering users EV charging while they shop.

It just takes 30 minutes to charge their EV and it's very reasonable to be able to shop and charge your EV for a decent price. 

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Win10 BSOD

It looks like Windows 10 new updates are breaking machines. We'll not technically but when it comes to boot up it sure messes things up. 

The update KB5021233 is causing problems with a file called hidparse.sys and let's just say your computer will no longer boot after the update.

So if you are having booting problems with Windows 10 go to Troubleshoot to see if you can resolve the computer update problem. 

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Broadcastify

Want to hear live public safety audio streams from aircraft, rail, fire, police, and ems. This site keep you connected to 5,000 plus streams for free. 

It's a great way to keep tabs on the things going on in a specific area. 

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Galaxy Z Flip 4 cases

Foldable phones are evolving slowly and what better accessories for these phones than having the right phone case for it. This is where it definitely gets interesting. 

Now there is a foldable case for foldable phones. I definitely can see this as a game-changer in the upcoming year. Stay tuned. 

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Surface Docks

The Surface Pro is definitely changing user's opinions on its tablet uses. If you already have one and are considering buying a new dock, here are some great additions to add to your device. 

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iCloud Data Protection

iOS now has Advanced Data Protection for your devices and if you are concerned about security, then this is how you enable the feature. It's the best way moving forward to protect your information should it ever get into the wrong hands. 

Make note that you need to make a recovery contact or a recovery key to access your account in case of disaster. Once you set this up make sure to keep this information in a safe place.  Not doing so will lose access to your iCloud data.

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Win11 Shortcuts

If you love using the software, check out the cool shortcut that can save you time.

I love Windows and I cannot tell you how many times using these shortcuts has changed my life. 

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REWA

Want to start the new year repairing circuit boards like Android and iPhones. Here is a site to begin your electronic career that hopefully will open doors for other areas.

Now I am still unsure why they have no videos posted after 2018 but it can be covid related. I am just hoping that this can guide users to a great career in repairing electronics. 

Other users can share the Repair Sharing link for trying to fix their own devices. 

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ExcelBot

An interesting site to transform your text instructions into Excel in seconds. It's AI-generated and it just costs a few dollars per month to give you what you need immediately instead of doing it manually. 

It's like having a tutor on hand when you need help creating an excel formula to give your results. 

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Zapier

Want to automate your work so that it reaches other sites with your posts. Then take a look a Zapier, it's premium software but it makes it easy for you to automate your tasks to other applications so that you can spend your time doing other things. 

It's definitely a way to go and keep content updated daily. 

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Family Memories

Want to digitize your family photo albums before it's too late. Now with old photo's several free photo applications online it's difficult to gather everything together for family gatherings. 

This site is going to get everything together for you and simplify your life in one place to be shared with you and your family. 

Give it a try and see if it does make things easier to share with everyone online. 

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Fake Detail

Who knows how long this site will be up but I must admit you can fool your friends into thinking that certain people are emailing you or chatting with you.

Check it out why it's still around. 

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O365 vs G Workspace

Battle of the office suite and if you are in the market for getting an office suite and cannot decide between Office 365 or Google Workspace then here is some information to help you narrow down on what suite to pick. 

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Twitter New Tweets

Good news for Twitter users, now you can view how many people view your tweets. This has been a long overdue feature missing from social media and now it's going to be interesting to see how many users read that tweet. I just hope other platforms would follow the trend as well. 

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LastPass Update

It looks like the recent LastPass hack was worse than what we were told. The hackers were able to copy all of the customer vault data and let's just say any current user is now at risk.

In so many words this is just bad news for the company whose main job is to secure passwords. They are failing quickly and I would just recommend users stop using the software immediately. Their response to the breach has definitely been disappointing. 

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DYI Support

Once in a while, your computer is going to start acting up and you are going to have to try to narrow down what can be causing the problem. Now, this is not for everyone but for those DYI support technicians that do not want to spend the money for something that can easily be fixed.

Not all computer problems are complicated and most of them can easily be resolved if you follow these simple steps below. Give it a try and see if you can learn something new as well as fix something that is keeping you connected to the world. 

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Apple Watch Series X

Long story short Apple looks like is trying to design a tablet-size foldable watch. I guess I am going to have to see it to believe it and it might not be for everyone but it's still in development and maybe we will be able to see if they can make it happen soon. 

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Amazon Virtual Try

Amazon is getting into virtual reality shopping and it might just change things for online retailers. Check it out and give it a try. You will be amazed how simply you can try on shoes with VR. 

It's definitely going to change future consumer online shopping for everyone. 

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McDonald's Gold Card

Everyone has been talking about how to get a McGold Card and if you have not heard it's like a gold card to swap at McDonald's for free food for life.

Only the elite get this card and now you can get a chance to win it for the holidays. 

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Point for Small Bus in S FLA

Considering opening a business in South Florida, before you go ahead and consider this in the sunshine state you need to know the good and the bad news for small business owners. 

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SpaceX Satellites

While SpaceX keeps on making history connected the planet to internet, here you can simply see the satellites in orbit and just watch what's going on above you. It's a pretty interesting website taking you to the outer limits of our planet. 

To view Starlink satellites just go to the Satellites in orbit tab -> Starlink and click on a name and track it.

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China Protest

This guy is circulating videos of China protests and is making history by showing events that the Chinese government does not want to get out.

It's information like this that can cost him his life, but this will hopefully pave the wave for more courageous journalist to tell the world what's really going on. 

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Google Search Removal

Google is now letting you remove personal data from it's search engine and this has been a long requested item from many users to remove unwanted material from the web. 

You can imagine someones's name, reputation or company being slandered and these results show up on google when searching the name. 

It does not look good for you and for others when they are trying to doing background checks. 

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Win 11 Home vs Pro Differences

Trying to figure out what version of Windows 11 is worth purchasing, then this guide will help you narrow down what features you are missing from one to another.

For most users, the home edition would be good enough but if you are looking for specific features then it might be worth the extra cash to get the Pro version. 

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Profile Picture

Want to make an amazing profile picture for users to see, here is a great site that does just that and takes it even to another level. I must say it's pretty impressive what it does to actual photos.

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Phone Battery Problems

If you have a phone and the battery drains quickly, you might want to check these settings on your phone to see if they can be consuming your phone's battery.

Many users take it for granted but making a few adjustments on your phone can definitely change your battery life. 

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Chrome OS new Feature

ChromeOS is getting a feature update similar to the one it has on Windows. It's going to integrate with the existing emoji selection that is already on Windows 10 & 11.

Let's wait and see when the new feature comes out and how the redesign looks. 

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Personalize Guest Names

Here is a great site to go to use Google Templates to create event place cards. It uses google and document studio to create place cards for guests. It's a great way to save some money and do it yourself. 

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Google Docs as Code Runner

Here is a great way to use Google Docs as a code runner for programmers needed to run some code. It's not the best, but it lets you do what you love. 

Now coding can be quickly done with Google Docs. 

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Google Wallet Update

Looks like Google Wallet will soon support State ID & Driver's license and now anyone can simply add them to their portable devices. 

The digital world is changing fast and Google Wallet will be here to support the new changes. 

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Easy Way to Earn Crypto

Want to earn crypto without mining, here are some helpful easy ways to do so. Now investing in the next generation of currency can easily happen if you just start being proactive now. 

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iPad Pro M2 Support Info

If you are looking for wireless and reverse charging for the iPad Pro M2, you will have to wait a little longer. The device lacks these features and Apple still needs to incorporate its phones before moving on to its tablets.  

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LastPass 2nd Hack

It's just more bad news for this password manager software, with another recent hack to grab a hold of customer information. 

It's just another jab on the companies reputation and I must admit a slap on their lack of security to keep you information safe guarded.

Users should just search for alternatives. 

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Telsa Semi-Truck is Here

Telsa's long awaited Semi-Truck has arrived and everyone is excited on the news because now deliveries can happen with autonomous drivers. 

It's going to be interesting to see EV vehicles making non stop deliveries to meet supply line deadlines.  

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Google Enncrypted Chats

It looks like Google is finally encrypting their group chats even though it's in BETA is still better than nothing. So hang in there and wait until they resolve all the bugs.

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SpaceX Round 2

It seems that the second generation of Starlink Satellites are ready to go and we are still waiting for the emerging technology to take off and change the world.

It's still going to be a waiting game for SpaceX but I must admit they are doing exactly what needs to be done to change worldwide broadband. 

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Snowden granted Russian Citizenship

It looks like Russia still bitter with the United States on war with Ukraine decided to embarass them by offerring Edward Snowden Russian citizenship. 

It's sort of an indirect slap on their face and now he can no longer be extradited to the United States because of his loyalty to Russia.

I guess the battles of these two giants will still continue going forward. 

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Man rescued with iPhone 14 feature

It looks like the new iPhone 14 has a new satellite feature for emergency that was recently put to the test when he was stranded in a remote part of Alaska.

This is great news for Apple and even though the software is still not perfect it did save his life so you can make sure to see this software added to more phones in the near future. 

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Share WiFi from Mac to iPhone or other Mac

Here is some great information on how to create a hotspot using your Mac computer. It's similar to how your share your hotspot on your phone only this time it's with a Mac computer.

You will be surprised on what you can do if you put your mind to work and use the resources availalbe to you in a productive way. 

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Apps Killing your Data

If you are concerned on what resources are slowing down your phone you might want to look at these ten applications that are just data hogs and are likely to just drain down your phone's battery life. 

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Holiday Printer Shopping

The holidays are here and if you are in store for a new printer, here are the best printers of 2022 and I must admit you have a handful of printers to choose from.

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Twitter Reinstatment

It looks like Twitter is reinstating over 60k accounts that were banned permanently and although this can look as something positive, it's going to be interesting to see what new post these users will add to Twitter once they are back online in the months that follow. 

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Epson Ecotank Et-2400

This printer has been on my radar for some time and I must admit you just cannot resist the refillable ink tanks. Now with ink prices going up, it's a great buy and a printer that still is living up to its name. 

If you have the extra money, this is the printer that I would put on my list, I just keep on hearing great things about this printer year after year. 

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HP new Software install

Now I was an HP lover for many years until recently when HP decided to change the way they install software on their new printers. Now you are forced to use their HP smart application using the Microsoft store. 

The only problem I have with this is that you are forced to create an HP account to get access to your printer and that some organizations block access to the Microsoft store making installation a difficult process. Even if you try to install the software manually, HP does not make it easy to install the printer without the HP Smart application. So good luck with installing that software if you do not have access to the Microsoft store. And the lack of being able to add your printer to the WiFi is limited, making this a nightmare for network administrators.