Preface: This essay was written in 2008 and it remains one of our favorites. We’ve made some changes to it. We keep updating it. It is now more a short story than an essay. Every time we re-read it we are reminded of the truly important things in life. Maybe after reading it, you too will come away a… Read More »
What’s Left of Yahoo to Become Altaba… Maybe If Verizon does acquire Yahoo’s internet business – which is now uncertain after over one billion Yahoo user accounts in two separate hacking episodes – Yahoo has plans for what will remain. In a regulatory filing on Monday, 09 January 2017, that when that deal closed, it would rename itself “Altaba.”… Read More »
What’s Using the Most Bandwidth On Your Windows 10 PC? Here’s a tip you’ll find interesting if you’ve ever wondered how much bandwidth you use and what programs are using it. Generally, this is just a FYI tip, but if you’re on a metered connection (your ISP charges for bandwidth or limits your bandwidth) this tip can help… Read More »
Find Stuff Faster On Windows 10 We’ve come to learn, as far as finding things on our PCs, Cortana isn’t the fastest gun in the wild West. If you’re searching for something on your computer, we’re going to show you a faster way to find it, and it’s easy to use too. Press the Windows Key + E… Read More »
Turn on Windows 10’s Battery Saver to Extend Your Laptop’s Battery Life Many of you are using laptops instead of desktops. It’s no wonder that laptops have become so popular. They’re every bit as powerful as desktops and cost the same or even less than a comparable desktop. And when it comes to portability, the laptop wins —… Read More »
Use a Four-digit PIN to Log In To Windows 10 We strongly recommend you use a password or PIN to protect your Windows 10 user account(s). We find that logging into Windows 10 with a 4-digit PIN to be faster and easier than typing in a strong/complext password. A PIN is the perfect solution for those of you who… Read More »