10/19/23
Netflix Price Hike
After resolving the password-sharing problem just a few months ago and killing the grandfathered basic plan, the streaming company is now staying competitive by now increasing prices.
10/18/23
Secret Cleaner
Yes this super cleaner is what many retail stores use to clear the fingerprint marks on their screen and there are probably a bunch of other products in the market that can do even better, but at least we know now what some stores are using.
10/17/23
Ghost Guns Update
It looks like the Supreme Court is now forcing gun manufacturers to comply with federal gun rules for individuals who are making homemade ghost guns with 3D printers.
It was going to happen sooner or later and now it will be interesting to see how homemade gun makers improvise.
10/16/23
Proton Email
Free email is not always what it seems to be and if you are wondering what steps to take to secure your information, then sometimes it will pay off to pay for a premium email service.
This site does things a little differently and it is very unique.
10/15/23
Next Gen Apple Vision Update
It looks Apple Vision headset will likely drop to save on cost. This is not yet confirmed but there is good information that they are trying to make the devices easily affordable so that they can easily be adopted by many. It's going to be interesting to see what META and others do in return.
10/14/23
Lock Chromebook
I have so many users that for one reason or another forget to lock their Chromebooks after use. If you are one of those users then you should review these simple steps to take to lock down your computer when you are not around.
It's always a good idea to lock the device down, just in case for some reason you lose the device or the device gets into the wrong hands.
It's always a good idea to lock the device down, just in case for some reason you lose the device or the device gets into the wrong hands.
10/13/23
AI Constitutions
It looks like some companies are trying to keep AI toxic-free by filtering some content and I could only imagine how that's going to work out since it's still in its first stages.
I guess this would be a move in the right direction, but I wonder who would be curious enough to let some AI bots continue what they currently doing today.
10/12/23
Passkey Default
Google has now made the move away from passwords by using passkeys. This could be the future for users to be able to access their accounts. For now, it's a wait-and-see game to see how others adapt.
10/11/23
Ubuntu 23.10
Ubuntu has been doing some great work keeping the software trimmed down and moving faster. If you have not tested out the OS I suggest you download a copy and see the new improvements. You will be amazed by the new improvements. It's not sluggish anymore.
10/10/23
MFA Weakness
MFA is still a great tool for securing high privilege account, but unfortunately it does have some weaknessess that some overlook and you should be aware of this if you commonly use this process of authentication.
10/9/23
Saving Voicemails
If you have an iPhone or Android device there will be times that you wish you can save you voicemails for memories or just for legal purposes.
This is how you do it.
iPhone
* Click the Phone icon and then go to Voicemail at the bottom right.
* Tap the voicemail you want to save and click the box with the arrow on it and it should open a menu to either share the voicemail or save it elsewhere like Dropbox or Google Drive.
Android
* Open the voicemail application and go to the voicemail selection in your phone application.
* Tap and hold the message you want to save.
* In the menu that appears, look for options like Save, Export, or Archive.
* Select where you like the message to be saved on your phone and to OK and Save.
10/8/23
QR Code Scanning
Here is another article regarding QR code scanning and why many users should be cautious when scanning the barcodes.
In the long run, they are a new generation of easily getting information and I hope more companies will adopt the new technology to make QR Code Readers safer to read.
10/7/23
Permission Slip
Want to take control of your privacy then sign up for a Permission Slip from Consumer Reports. The application helps to take back control of your online privacy with the companies that you signed up for. In most cases, you can advise them not to share your information and if that does not work then you can decide to advise them to delete your account.
10/6/23
Cool Tire Hack
Have a tire that keeps on deflating or getting flats, here is a cool hack to keep that tire inflated for the life of the tire. It would definitely add additional years to the life of the tire and why not, you may never have to have it replaced unless the rubber runs out.
10/5/23
Ongoing Store Theft
It looks like one of the retail giants is using technology to stop ongoing store theft and if it does make a difference the other chains will hopefully follow soon.
Consumers may not enjoy the new changes but it's the only way that the retail giant can provide services to users and be profitable.
AI is just getting started and you can see more functions start showing up in a store near you.
10/4/23
10/3/23
Twitter Death
It looks like Twitter is going down and so fast that I can only imagine what the company is worth now. Everything that the new owner has done, has not gone smooth.
Now the question is what's next and what the new future of X will be, stay tuned because if this company does go down it's going to be another record blunder for Musk.
10/2/23
Meta Smart Glasses
These glasses are not only cool but they can livestream your daily life. The battery life is only four to six hours but from the sound of it, it looks like they can be worn anywhere and it will be great for traveling. Imagine instead of taking photos or videotaping events while on your camera. You can now show the world what you are already seeing live.
10/1/23
Block & Allow Websites
Windows Firewall and PowerShell are a great combination to use when it comes to network traffic. You can easily learn how to block a website, IP address, and port using the firewall, and if you are curious on how it's done, this is a great start.
9/30/23
MS Word Pad Ends
It looks like Microsoft Word Pad is ending the software and there no longer will be updates and any installation on its future OS. I guess it was good while it lasted.
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