Here is some great information on using desktop gadgets instead of Widgets for Windows 10 & 11. The great thing is that the gadgets can show up anywhere on your desktop even outside of the taskbar.
Check it out and see if it's for you.
6/28/23
Convert Word to Google Docs
Trying to convert a Word Document to Google Docs. Here are the simple instructions on how to easily do this and easily be able to edit the document and then download it again back to Word if you still need the document in .docx format.
Google has made it so user friendly almost anyone can do this.
6/27/23
WSUS Pros & Cons
Having WSUS in your organization has its pros and cons and here is some good information on using the service. Unlike other programs it's not cheap and in you have to do the math to narrow down if the subscription service is beneficial to your company.
6/26/23
CarPlay iOS 17
It's not a big deal but it has some cool applications like SharePlay which gives passengers the option to be the car DJ when they are driving.
6/25/23
iOS SOS Saves Hiker
iPhone new SOS feature on iPhone 14 is definitely a keeper. A hiker recently suffered an accident and put it to great use and it was able to save their lives.
6/24/23
6/23/23
Best Doorbell Cameras
Here is the verdict for this year's best doorbell cameras and I must admit they are getting better as time goes by. Now users can simply get a glance whose at their doorstep before they answer the door.
6/22/23
Year of Dashlane for $20
Looking to try out a password manager, hurry up because the clock is ticking for you to take advantage of Dashlane Premium Password Manager.
6/21/23
Telsa Hack
Not surprising to find an Elon Mode in the Telsa software. Back doors in software have always been there and it's there for a reason, so users can easily get access to them.
I would caution a user to activate this feature unless they are ready to accept the consequences.
6/20/23
Surface Repairs for DYI
If you have a surface and looking to repair your device, Microsoft has made it easy for the user to purchase parts for their computer using the Microsoft store.
6/19/23
Unlock a Bios locked laptop
It's no secret that placing a lock on the computer bios can be easily hacked. If you are trying to bypass a bios-locked laptop you are just going to need a screwdriver and some basic electronic knowledge to unlock the device. So much for cracking that laptop.
6/18/23
Xbox One Games
If you are looking for games for Microsoft Xbox One you should not be surprised that the big giant is no longer making games for its decade-old console, your best bet is to purchase a new gaming device so that you can keep on gaming. And be glad that they gave you enough time to save up for a new console.
6/17/23
Google Domain Sale
It looks like Google is killing off Google Domains and selling it to Squarespace and the clock is ticking for an additional year before the domain prices change.
6/16/23
Rent a Tent
This start-up can make a difference if its outdoor rental equipment business kicks into the marketplace. It's a great idea and solution for the outdoor adventure in you.
6/15/23
HoloLens vs Vision Pro
If you take a look at these two devices side by side you will see a similar technology years ahead. Now it looks like their competitors will enjoy their rewards and it's yet to early to see on whose going to be the big winner here.
6/14/23
Moonwalker Shoes
These motorized shoes are a pretty interesting device helping you walk faster than usual. The device monitors how you walk and then AI kicks in and you start walking faster.
It's a pretty interesting device and I have to admit it's very interesting to see how it can be used in our daily lives.
6/13/23
Fire you Lawyer
Cool AI website where you can get legal assistance anytime, anywhere with the finest AI lawyer at your fingertips. This is a game changer I must say.
6/12/23
Apple Vision Pro
Flop or not this could maybe be a game-changer and might just revive the metaverse. It's a big gamble for Apple but if it's not then they are one step ahead when it comes to innovations.
6/11/23
RI Paperless Cannibus System
It looks like Rhode Island has become a paperless online Medical Cannibus registration system. You can bet moving forward that other states will follow suit in order to simplify things and keep the registration policy as simple as possible.
6/10/23
Video Doorbell for for Apts
Level has now introduced a video doorbell for multifamily buildings and hopefully, it will expand more companies to making similar products.
I was always trying to figure this part out and I hope that the can succeed successfully in this open market.
6/9/23
Chromecast Original Support Ends
Google finally ends support for the Chromecast device it created in 2013. The device in my opinion never took off because some users had connection problem issues and others did not and I guess since Google several times abandoned its doom product it never got the recognition it should of had from the start.
6/8/23
ChatGPT Sidebar App
It looks like the Opera browser recently integrated ChatGPT into its browser and I must say that other browser like Edge is quickly adapting and following the trend.
6/7/23
Weighing Passengers
This is very concerning how airlines are simply cutting corners by now trying to weigh passengers. Now I am almost certain that this should violate some type of passenger bill of rights if there are any in this country. If not then something should soon be showing up.
6/6/23
StartmyCar
Having problems with your car here is a great site to go to to see if you can narrow down on what's wrong with it.
Hopefully, this site will save you money in the long run.
6/5/23
Best Apps for New & Used Cars
Check out these great applications when buying used and new cars. Depeding on what your financial status is these apps narrow down your search to match your selection. Give it a try and hopefully you will find a good match.
6/4/23
Use Android screen on Mac
If you have a Macbook and an Android phone or tablet you can extend Mac's display buy using Duet Display. It's a premium software but it's definitely going to make your life super easy.
6/3/23
TikTok Fame
Are you ready to become famous using social media. If you have not realized it yet social media is creating a new world of overnight celebrities and if you have the right content and lets just say followers your success can open doors to other talents.
6/2/23
6/1/23
QB Alternative
If you are tired of Quickbooks and looking for an alternative accounting software check out this open-source accounting software.
5/31/23
One site Package Tracking
Tired of using several sites to track your packages. Here is one simple site to remember named Pkge dot net. Not only does it track your packages but there is no need to sign in.
5/30/23
Text Only Device
Blackberry lovers should now learn that a new text-only device is being created for users called Beepberry and even though it's in the prototype the Raspberry Pi module can possibly go live one day and at least you can be one of the first ones.
5/29/23
Future Monitor Reality
I love how Spacetop AR laptops makes work better and I just love the privacy, focus and freedom. I am just concern on the open platform and it's current limitations. They do have an excellent idea it's just has to get to the next level for users who want to push the limits to take it further.
5/28/23
The New Generation of Fraud
Interesting information on how this women scammed JP Morgan using simple social media. We have now in a world that can easily be manipulated by what you can convince others to believe in.
And sadly this is jut the beginning.
5/27/23
Acer Ai Infused Electric Bike
Acer is exploring electric bikes like it never did before. These experimental AI bikes will learn rider preferences depending on the road condition. And you can add on extra perks like GPS tracking, battery life, and recommended routes.
I must say it will be interesting to see how these devices come to play going forward.
5/26/23
Telsa Software Update Headache
It looks like the famous car manufacturer Telsa did another software update to some of their cars and it affected speed and battery capacity again. I guess the company did not learn from the last class action and now it's facing a new one.
I guess when it will start affecting its profits the company will get the big picture.
5/25/23
We Buy Ugly Houses Reality
It looks like this company is easily getting a bad reputation from homeowners who are in bad situations. Now sellers should be aware that even in desperate times you still have to have a good state of mind to get out of your bad situations. As for this company, I would advise you to be cautious.
5/24/23
TikTok Ban
It looks like more trouble for the Social Media giant after the Montana ban. Although the ban will not go into effect until January 2024, it's the first state of many more to come.
5/23/23
AI Littering Cameras
Next time you litter you better hope that their is no AI camera's near you. This new application in UK is combating the ongoing littering problem and I will not be surprised when it heads down to the States.
5/22/23
Apple Watch Change with FB Messenger
It looks like Apple Watch is shutting down FB Messenger on it's devices following the same path as other applications like Slack, Twitter, Uber and Instagram.
5/21/23
Lyft Airport Pickup Feature
Lyft is creating a new pre-pickup feature in it's application to make traveling easier to do by pre-ordering rides as soon as you exit the airport.
The new feature will match the user with a driver after exiting the airport instead of it's usual pickup scheduling process.
It's a move in the right direction to get users to their destination at ease, let's hope for the best.
5/20/23
AI Astronomical Discoveries
You will be surprise on how this technology is modernizing the field of astronomy. The new resource is added it's helping science make sense with tools only available to the naked eye.
5/19/23
NASA Space to Ground Xfer
It looks like NASA just broke a record for fastest Space to Ground Data Transfer and I am just hoping that they can somehow take broadband data speeds and eventually mimic the same.
It's time for the U.S. to increase their internet data transfer speeds.
5/18/23
Apple Mole
It looks like Apple has a mole stealing secrets with their autonomous car and this time it looks like they simply supplied it to China.
5/17/23
Google Purge
Google will soon purge inactive accounts that have not been used in two years or more and now users can try again to get a new account with the intended name you always wished for.
5/16/23
Scary War Drones
Here are some scary War Drones that you should be aware of and that you hope you never get to see in your near future. These planes are so advanced that the next generation of drones will even be scarier than the ones that are shown.
5/15/23
Office Pro 2021 Special
If you are looking for a lifetime license and do not mind using an old version of Office 2021 you can easily pick it up for a limited time.
It's a great deal if you used the Office suite occassionally and want it installed on your home computer.
5/14/23
Gmail Free Upgrade
If you have a Gmail account get ready for a free upgrade that's going to change your email as you know it. The new feature is going to assist you in how you would like to reply and give you options to make your reply even shorter. Let's hope that their email service will improve as time goes on.
5/13/23
Fairphone Repairable Headphones
If you are in the market for repairable headphones, take a look at these guys. It's a pretty interesting concept to keep your headset alive for years to come.
5/12/23
5/11/23
Flying Pies
Here is another company looking into drone delivery service for its pizza business. If they are able to make this work, let's just say the food delivery service will just change for the better.
5/10/23
Terrible Design of Streaming
It's odd that some people would think that the design of streaming is ruining TV, when it could just be
that no one has sat down and figured out how to add more features.
Hopefully someone will soon figure out what the audience needs and change the way we stream.
5/9/23
3D Sunglasses creation
Pretty cool designs and materials with cool 3D technology. I could not belive how cool this sunglasses look, I just hope I can connect with someone to create me a state of the art sunglasses.
5/8/23
Eye Dropper
This handy device is great for imagery and capturing colors so that you can match or repurpose them later. For the price, it's still worth the cost when you compare how long it will take you to track down the 100,000 paint colors that it has easily available.
5/7/23
Rocketbook Reusable Stickie Notes
This cloud service not only is eco-friendly it's now finding alternate ways to keep track of notes and you will be amazed at what this new generation's sticky notes do.
5/6/23
AI Cloned Voices
AI is here and now with new threats, one being cloning voices from bank accounts. This may not sound alarming at first but when you read this article and start thinking about it, it opens up doors to lots of security concerns for many users.
5/5/23
Udemy Info
Pretty interesting information regarding Udemy Courses and you will be surprised by what works and what does not work to get good deals on courses from instructors.
5/4/23
Metaverse Banking
Big changes are taking place and you will be surprised at how AI-based technology is going to change finance for the better.
It's like having a virtual assistant monitor your finance along with support for financial planning.
5/3/23
Kingdom of Bhutan
You should keep an eye on this site, because if Crypto does become the new currency this Kingdom can blow up alongside other popular mining countries.
5/2/23
Teams Optional
Microsoft Team is becoming optional so that it conforms with the competition. Doing this puts them away from future litigations, but regardless it's a tool that in time everyone is going to easily adapt to.
But let the competition believe that not bundling the software it's going to make a difference.
5/1/23
Swap Ford for Tesla
Interesting article on how a user swapped his Ford for a Tesla and the results will amaze you. It looks like Telsa is not quite making the cars the way they should be and quality assurance is being missed by the big giant before there vehicles are released.
4/30/23
Play Store App not avail
If you use the Google Play Store and can no longer download content because the flagged application has malicious or deceptive you can download an application such as F-Droid and APKMirror to continue using the application.
4/29/23
Old version of Websites
Trying to go back in time and see what the website looks like years ago, you might want to check out the list of sites available to go back in time. Sites like Wayback Machine, Archive.today, OldWeb.today, Library of Congress, Search Engines Cache Pages, Web Cache Viewer, UK Web Archive and Memento Time Travel are here to help.
4/28/23
More Channels with Google Tv
It looks like Google TV lets you browse more than 800 free tv channels across multiple providers in one easy guide. It's only going to be a matter of time before other providers do the same thing to keep their subscribers. Thanks for the great idea Google.
4/27/23
ChatGPT Tutorial
Want to check out ChatGPT and want to see what it can and cannot do, take the tutorial course so that you can see what information you can obtain by playing around with ai on the web.
You will be amazed on the responses that you will get and what more information you can obtain.
4/26/23
Chrome Browser Tips
Need to organize your browser with Chrome then get used to these helpful tips that will make your browsing experience easier to do.
4/25/23
Apple Savings Account
It looks like Goldman Sachs Bank is now trying to minimize its Apple credit card exposure to risk by offering users a new savings wallet application available only to Apple Card holders.
The plan makes sense and users can get the current annual yield on interest.
4/24/23
Apple ID & Password Bug
Apple users have been reporting a new bug with its devices in which it keeps on asking for the user id and password and when the user enters the password it fails.
4/23/23
Apple Fake Products
The markets of full of Apple fake products and here is a good example of why people should stay away from Apple Fake products.
You have to admire that they can get really close to replicating its products, but it's never going to be what you really paid for.
4/22/23
Rise of RISC-V
Here is a new program language that is going to simplify how we use technology and if it all goes as planned we can save money and use our devices longer.
It's going to make it easier for everyone to get more on their devices as long as the manufacturer adoption process continues.
Link
4/21/23
Solar Panel Robots
Solar Panel has taken a new launch with its autonomous robot installers. This simplifies and improves the future installation of solar panels and it's a complete game changer. Now there will be no shortfall in the labor force and it can make future rollouts easier to do than ever.
4/20/23
2023 Best Foldable Phones
If you are looking for the best foldable phone here is the list again and it looks like Samsung is still on top for now. I just cannot figure out why it's taking so long for their competitors to get this simple technology figured out. At this rate, they will soon be making super computers more advanced that we can imagine.
4/19/23
Old or Discontinued Software
Looking for old versions of software or software that have been discontinued. Here are some great sites that can help you install the old version of the software so that you can remove a corrupt program, or just use the program.
4/18/23
Microsoft Copilot
I am so excited about this program and let's just say when it goes rollout it's going to be a game changer altogether. Not only it's going to make our life easier but you can incorporate this with your work, daily life, etc. There is so much that it can do it's endless.
4/17/23
Win System Restore Info
It's amazing that someone created this user-friendly video of system restoration in a comical way. Maybe we should be explaining things to others this way.
4/16/23
Marketing Solicitation Tactics
I recently was reading this article on how users can easily have their consumer rights violated by just going to websites and just filling out a form and not submitting it.
Once the form is created let's just say everything goes out the door regarding your consumer privacy and any information collected after that is bits of information that they can use to continue in contacting you.
4/15/23
Save Mobile VM
Mobile phones have an interesting way of saving voicemails and users can easily save their messages by following these tips.
If you have some voicemails on your phone that you want to preserve it case something happens to your device, this is the best way to save them.
4/14/23
Telsa Wireless Charger
It looks like Telsa was able to create a wireless charger that is not only pricey but can be the ideal charger for other products to maintain a charge. It's kind of like a charger on steroids and I would not be surprised if manufacturers adapt to the technology and start creating fast-charging devices.
Let's see hope this technology evolves.
4/13/23
Amazon Sidewalk
It looks like Amazon how been gathering resources together to pool the internet bandwidth from users of their devices so that it can create an internet blanket to connect all devices.
Successfully it now covers 90% of the U.S. population and it's open now to developers. This is great for vendors on future products and it is limitless on what they can do once the dots are connected.
Stay tuned for what can come next, since it's not too far off from reaching their goals.
4/12/23
Unlimited Hosting Defined
If you have a website you should be aware of what unlimited hosting is and the benefits that it provides for you and your company. Not every site offers the same features and how picking the right plan can save you money in the long run.
4/11/23
NHL AI Predictions
You will see soon how companies will use AI to predict game scores and how it can benefit the team to change the odds of playing games. It may sound crazy but it's already being used.
4/10/23
ChatGPT FAQ
Still do not know what ChatGPT is all about, well this site will give you the details of what it is and why some people and excited or unexcited on how useful it will become in the years to come.
4/9/23
ChatGPT Money Games
It might sound crazy but is it really, now that ChatGPT is out here are some great ways to make money online.
You just need to be creative, think out of the box, and make the money before someone else reaps your potential rewards.
4/8/23
Car Cleaning Tips
Every once in a while I find websites that are very resourceful and if you are a car buff and love keeping your car tidy here are some top cleaning products that the experts use.
Now you keeping your car clean should not be that difficult to do.
4/7/23
Airplane Mode
Ever wonder why they always tell you when you fly to put your phone on airplane mode, here is the real reason why and you cannot blame them, because like any other company they do have a business to run.
4/6/23
Amazon Book Depository
It looks like Amazon is shutting down its online bookstore. You would think that they would still maintain this golden token that help build this empire together.
It's only a matter of time before they begin to slim-line other nonprofitable areas.
4/5/23
Pinduoduo malware
Pretty scary application to have on your mobile phone. Let's just say if you have already installed the application, good luck on trying to remove it.
4/4/23
Telsa resale value
Some Telsa users will have a reality check with their vehicles coming next year if they plan to resell their cars. Their long-range battery value will be down by almost 50% because of price cuts for new models.
Telsa's steep depreciation value is massive when compared to other new EV vehicles. So if you are looking to keep your model car value, you might just want to take a look into other EVs that keep their car value when it's time to trade in your vehicle.
4/3/23
4/2/23
Autonomous Weapons
With recent excitement with new AI programs gaining popularity on the web, some users are focusing on making AI fantasy a reality.
Imagine a soldier calling for reinforcements and instead of getting another soldier to help him out, he gets several drones to attack his enemies individually. It's definitely going to make a difference and soon there is nothing that's going to stop this revolution from happening.
The AI revolution is coming and hopefully, we will figure out a solution to keep peace within other nations.
4/1/23
iPhone Do Not Disturb Options
Here is a great way to add specific users to your iPhone Do Not Disturb feature. Apple has made some adjustments and now you can add specific user's on this list so that when the feature is enabled you still can get calls from priority users.
3/31/23
macOS Ventura Battery Life
Several users have been complaining for a while that macOS Ventura battery life is draining very quickly and if you are one of those victims take a look at the link below to resolve the problem.
Now do not expect an update anytime soon, I mean Apple has been notorious for doing this with the iPhones and I would not expect any special consideration for their other products.
3/30/23
WhatsApp Messages to You
You can send messages to yourself in WhatsApp it is sort of like a reminder to get things done. And if you enjoy that you will also like the feature where you can send it to other devices as well.
3/29/23
Google Maps offline
Have problems with Google Maps when driving and you just get lost because of your mobile connection. You might want to use Google Maps offline on your phone, it's a simple adjustment to your settings to add maps offline. Once you have done that the map will download on your phone and it will refresh once every two weeks to include the latest data.
3/28/23
3/27/23
Job Scams
It's unfortunate that we now live in a world where identity theft keeps on increasing. Most of the time these scammers go to extreme lengths to get information from you that would surprise many.
If you are offered a high-paying job with little training or effort this should be your signal to be on alert.
I am not saying that this is a scam but do your homework before personal information is given to the user.
Here are some great tips to follow using the link below.
3/26/23
Can TikTok Be Blocked
Concern over the TikTok mobile application has got some attention from the government. The government feels that the data the application is obtaining can fall hands of the Chinese government.
Now In my opinion users should have the choice if they want to use the application or not and I do not know what the big deal is about that data when all social media companies are doing the same thing. Did anyone just forget a few years what was revealed about what Facebook was doing with its data? So it's nothing new and as long as users are advised that we should be able to use it as we wish.
3/25/23
Block iPhone Spam Messages
Here is the simplest way to block spam messages from your iPhone. It's unfortunate but this is right now the only best solution to stop these junk messages from getting to you.
3/24/23
Robot Mop Review
Many users have been wondering if the new robot mops are worth the cost. And it can all be summed up with a yes since they are becoming useful when cleaning. So not only is your robot cleaning the dust around the house, but it's also now mopping.
Technology is definitely changing rapidly for these cleaning devices and they are a great lifesaver when it comes to helping around the house. If you are in need of a housekeeper, I will give them a try first to see if it meets your needs.
3/23/23
Flip phone comeback
It's about time and it's not only trendy it makes sense. I just do not understand how portable phones went from small to big.
At least now we can still have the big screen but with better portability.
3/22/23
Don't Let Google Manage Password
Here is an interesting article on why not to have Google Manage your Passwords. Unfortunately keeping everything in one place is nice but not the best secure solution when it comes to passwords.
Your best bet is to check out some Password managing software if you decide that you want to simplify things. It's your choice.
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