Great Idea! Focus in Windows 11 Focus is a new feature in Windows 11 that allows you to minimize distractions. It integrates with the Clock app. Here’s how it works: A timer will appear on your screen Do not disturb will turn on Apps in the taskbar will not flash Badge notifications will turn off […]
Read MoreGreat Idea! Have you noticed this icon on your taskbar? It is a new feature from Microsoft called Copilot. Copilot is an Artificial Intelligence “helper” built in to help you do more than you could imagine. You must sign into Microsoft Edge (use your Microsoft account). You can ask it to design a vacation for […]
Read MoreGreat Idea! Mac Keyboard Shortcuts Here are some keyboard tricks for Mac users. They use a combination of two keys pressed at the same time: Command – Spacebar -This brings up Spotlight to search for any file or app on your computer. Command – L – If you want to share a website with someone, instead of […]
Read MoreGreat Idea! Mac Keyboard Shortcuts Here are some keyboard tricks for Mac users. They use a combination of two keys pressed at the same time: Command – Spacebar -This brings up Spotlight to search for any file or app on your computer. Command – L – If you want to share a website with someone, instead of […]
Read MoreProtect yourself from online scams! Phishing is the most common attack that you can receive in an email, text messages or direct message on social media. The message looks like it is coming from a person or organization that you know and trust. Often the message has a sense of urgency, as if it is […]
Read MoreGreat Idea! Use your old mobile phone- iPhone or Android as a security camera There are only 3 easy steps to do in order to repurpose your old mobile phone as a security camera. The first thing you need to do is download a security camera app. Alfred is free to use and gives you a […]
Read MoreGreat Idea! Stop tracking when you use Microsoft Edge It’s always annoying when you see an ad for something you may have searched on. If you use Microsoft’s browser – Edge – you can help protect your privacy with their built in tracking prevention. With Edge open, click on the three horizontal dots at the […]
Read MoreGreat Idea! Windows features you may not know about 1. Adjust the text and element sizes Instead of changing the resolution of your monitor to increase the size of icons, etc… go to Display Settings, scroll down, and change the Scale setting. This can make text and images look bigger or smaller on your screen […]
Read MoreGreat Idea! Continuity – for Apple devices Apple has a not very well known feature called Continuity, which will connect all of your Apple devices. You can copy a picture from your iPad and easily paste it into your iPhone or Mac. There are only 3 steps to make sure your Apple products are compatible with this […]
Read MoreGreat Idea! Alexa on your iPhone? If you would prefer to put Alexa to work while using your iPhone instead of Siri, it is now an easy thing to do. Often Siri doesn’t understand a request, or tells you to try again later, or offers many other excuses for not carrying out your request. Now […]
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