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Artificial Intelligence has quickly gone from a buzzword to a background presence in daily life. It writes suggestions in your email drafts, answers customer service chats, and even decides which posts you see first on social media. The problem is, most people never stop to ask an important question: Who’s really in control here? The truth is, AI can be one of the most powerful tools you’ll ever…

You may be a cat or dog lover, have a bird, rabbit, or gerbil. Whatever creature you invite into your home, don’t overlook the potential damage a pet can do. With more of us working from home, more pet owners are sharing photos of pet co-workers. That cat sprawled over your laptop or dog with his paws on your keyboard may make for funny photos, but they can also cause real damage. Many pets…

Our phones can recognize our faces. Digital watches can detect that we’ve been in an accident. We can put on a virtual reality headset and feel as if we’re swimming with dolphins. With all this technological innovation, why are home printers still so frustrating? Hewlett-Packard released its home DeskJet inkjet printer in 1988. These printers spray liquid ink onto the page through printheads.…

Apple Backs "Right To Repair" marking a huge turn in the movement.

iFixit is the authority on fixit guides for tech devices/gadgets. It’s also the the driving force being the “Right To Repair” movement which is a cause to make companies like Apple, Dell, HP, Samsung etc. the ability to let their customers easy access to parts and supplies to fix the devices that they produce. If you’ve never been interested in repairing your own devices or your not in the…

#WouldYouFallForIt? This type of scam is all too common.

A scam artists sends a message to a little over 100,000 fans. The day before the first big game of the season, he informs half of them that Team A is going to win, and the other half that Team B will win. After the game, half of the fans discover that his prediction was wrong. The scam artist never contacts these individuals again. Instead, the day before the next game, he focuses on the…

Truthfully, my office visits are frequent but brief. I’m always on the move: attending service calls, managing repairs in my home workshop (which, by the way, is better equipped than the office), or offering remote support to clients nationwide. In short, my schedule is jam-packed. That’s probably why you miss me in the office! For clarity: My working hours are 12 PM – 8 PM from Monday to…

An update to Google's New Policy

An update to Google’s controversial new Inactive Policy. “Google announced the new policy back in May, saying it’s intended to prevent security risks: Internal findings show older accounts are more likely to rely on recycled passwords and less likely to employ up-to-date security measures like two-step-verification, making them far more vulnerable to issues like phishing, hacking and…

I don't know what happened to this #HDMI port on this #xboxseriess but the customer said that they needed the port replaced because the HDMI wasn't working anymore.

I can see why. 🤦 Going to replace the port and make sure there isn't any additional damage and bring it back to life.

#PSA please be careful when plugging and unplugging your cords this applies to phones, laptops, tablets etc. And be sure you're using original authentic power cords that came with your device.

I know you can get that 120 Foot #gasstation cord for 4.99 but it's going to destroy your device because it can't offer you the same voltage requirements that your device needs.

The adapter even if it does fit it may fit too snuggly or fit too loosely which will damage the port and connectors.

it's not worth your device to use 3rd party cords.

In a world increasingly defined by technology, it has become crucial to pause and reflect upon our digital well-being. Welcome to this month’s newsletter article, where we delve into the significance of digital wellness and explore ways to foster a harmonious relationship with the ever-evolving realm of technology. Digital wellness encompasses the practices and habits that enable us to use…

Happy #EarthDay! What is one thing you can do to help the environment? Move to the #Cloud! I know many people are weary of “the cloud” and don’t trust the security or the technology behind it but it is the future. Utilizing the cloud means that you use fewer machines and hardware and that uses less energy and has a lower impact on the environment. When you use the cloud you use less physical…

Here are some tips on how to prep a computer for resell: Backup all your files. This will ensure that you do not lose any important data. You can back up your files to an external hard drive, cloud storage, or another computer. Deauthorize any software. You can deauthorize paid software by contacting the software company or by following the instructions that came with the software. This will…