SouthEast Valley Friends in Tech
A lot of people have aging gadgets tucked away in a dusty drawer. One handy use that I’ve found for an old tablet is as a dedicated kitchen hub. This simple thing has really improved my cooking experience. Views: 0 (more…)
Read moreA reliable internet connection has never been more critical than it is today. Global Workplace Analytics estimated that 25%-30% of the workforce would be working from home or working remotely multiple days a week by the end of 2021. Many schools are now engaged in virtual learning, at least part-time. Apart from work and school, people all over the US are cutting the cord on cable […]
Read moreRobocalls are not only annoying but potentially dangerous should you fall for one of the scams. They’re designed to swindle you out of your hard-earned money. Thankfully, the government, wireless carriers and phone-makers are working on ways to eliminate the annoying and seemingly nonstop calls we all receive on a daily basis. Views: 1 (more…)
Read moreIn this step-by-step tutorial, learn 10 video camera hacks that you can use in Zoom Video Conferencing right now. Some of these hacks work without any additional tools, and a few work with third party tools, like Snap Camera, OBS, and PowerPoint. For example, use Snap Camera to apply different characters and lenses, access a massive collection of looping virtual […]
Read moreIn this step-by-step tutorial, find out all about Microsoft 365. Microsoft 365 is a subscription plan that includes the Microsoft Office suite (which includes apps like Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), 1 TB of additional OneDrive storage and access to OneDrive Personal Vault, and 60 minutes of Skype calls per month. Under the brand, Microsoft also offers access to its […]
Read moreLastPass offers a free version of its password manager, but it’s limited to only one device type at a time. If you’re looking to switch password managers, Bitwarden offers a free, open-source service with no limits. Here’s how to transfer your LastPass passwords to Bitwarden. Views: 1 (more…)
Read moreAre you having trouble with your Wi-Fi connection? Try using 2.4 GHz instead of 5 GHz. Sure, 5 GHz Wi-Fi is newer, faster, and less congested—but it has a weakness. 2.4 GHz is better at covering large areas and penetrating through solid objects. Views: 0 (more…)
Read moreIf you start an Excel workbook by grouping data into the same cell and later decide to ungroup it, Excel has several easy functions that can split one spreadsheet column into two. Here’s how to use both “Text to Columns” and “Flash Fill.” Views: 0 (more…)
Read moreAs far as messaging apps go, Telegram is quite unique (especially compared to Signal). You get access to third-party clients, bots, drop-in audio chats, and more. Telegram’s public broadcasting channels are one such feature. Here’s how to find and join Telegram channels. Telegram channels are different from Telegram groups, though they do appear to be similar. For instance, Telegram groups […]
Read moreA password manager stores all your passwords and automatically fills them in your web browser and mobile apps. But is trusting an app with your passwords and storing them all in one place a smart idea? Yes, yes, it is. We recommend everyone use a password manager, which is far superior to other ways of keeping track of your passwords. Here’s […]
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