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T4L Monthly Update: February 2019

T4L Monthly Update, February 2019

CES 2019, FaceTime bug, streaming the Super Bowl, Wi-Fi calling for Android phones.

What’s Happening at Tech for Luddites in 2019

Happy New Year from Tech for Luddites

T4L is making some changes.

Top Tech Stocking Stuffers

Tech Accessories

Big-ticket electronics get all the attention, but these little extras are always appreciated.

Twitter Launches New Threads Feature to Make Tweetstorms Easier to Write and Follow

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When 240 characters just isn’t enough…

Change the Time to Turn Off Keyboard Backlight on a Dell Laptop

Dell Keyboard Backlight Timeout

When ten seconds just isn’t enough…

Four Ways to Access Control Panel in Windows 10

Windows 10 Control Panel

Microsoft is doing its darndest to hide the classic Control Panel from Windows 10 users. Here are some ways to find it again.

Make Parking Easier with Pay by Phone Apps

Pay by Phone Parking Apps

No change? No problem!

How To Change Scroll Settings in Windows 10

Windows 10 Scroll Settings

If your scroll wheel moves too fast or slow for your liking, here’s how you can change it.

Amazon Fire TV Stick vs Roku Streaming Stick+: Which One Is Right for You?

Amazon Fire TV Stick vs Roku Streaming Stick Plus

A comparison of the main differences between these two popular and affordable streaming media players.

Turn Off AutoPlay Videos in Browsers

Disable Video Autoplay in Browsers

Hate it. Hate it. Hate it.

Filter Facebook News Feed to Show Only Posts from the Pages You Follow

Facebook Pages Feed

A super quick tip to help you find posts from your favorite Pages on Facebook.

Keep iPhone’s Live Photos Off (or On) Between Sessions

iPhone Live Photos

Is there anything more frustrating than turning something off and having it turn back on again on its own? I didn’t think so.

Add Web Links to Your Windows 10 Taskbar

Windows 10 Taskbar, Links Toolbar

Browser bookmarks not fast enough for you? Add a web link you can click from anywhere on your Windows 10 computer.

Google SOS Alerts Provide Information and Resources During Crises

Google Maps SOS Alert

When disasters occur, Google helps you get important details quickly.

5 Ways to Wake Up Your Android Phone

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Raise to Wake is one of the few features iPhone has that Android doesn’t. 🙁

Twelve Days of Tech Tips

Twelve Days of Tech Tips

Ho Ho Hope you find these tips helpful… And don’t forget to check out the giveaways!

Three Tip Thursday: 07/27/17

Three Tip Thursday

Today’s Three Tips: Facebook News Feed, Resetting an Electrical Outlet, Amazon Echo Deal

Three Tip Thursday: 06/29/17

Three Tip Thursday

Today’s Three Tips: Amazon Prime Day 2017, Star Trek Convention Sweepstakes, Car Escape Tool

Post Photos and Videos to Instagram from Your Computer

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If, like me, you spend more time on your PC than on your phone or tablet, you can still share content on Instagram.

Turn Off Unwanted Sounds in Windows 10

Windows 10 Sound Settings

A how-to for controlling which Windows 10 features and apps can make sounds on your computer.

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Streaming Media Players: A Comparison Chart

A comparison of features between the Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, and Google Chromecast, including price, supported content providers, and more.

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Stop the Email Threading Madness

Learn how to change your email inbox to list messages in the order they come in.

Amazon Fire TV Stick vs Roku Streaming Stick+: Which One Is Right for You?

A comparison of the main differences between these two popular and affordable streaming media players.

Windows 10: Change the Default Programs for Opening Files

Learn how to choose which programs you want to use with different kinds of files, instead of the ones Microsoft wants you to use.

Send Your Cable TV Signal Wirelessly to Another Room

Product review and how-to for systems that let you get cable/satellite programming on additional TV sets even if there are no outlets nearby.

Post Photos and Videos to Instagram from Your Computer

If, like me, you spend more time on your PC than on your phone or tablet, you can still share content on Instagram.

Create Different Headers in Word

Step-by-step instructions for using section breaks so you can have different headers on different pages of your Microsoft Word document.

Replacing List Bullets with Images Using CSS

Replacing standard HTML list bullets with images can be a great way to tie them into your site’s overall theme and make pages more visually appealing.

Streaming Media: Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions about how a streaming media player like the Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV or Google Chromecast works? Find answers here!

Send Messages to People You Don’t Know on LinkedIn

While there are several ways to do this, purchasing an individual InMail is often the best option—and the most difficult to find.

The Twitter Hashtag: What Is It and How Do You Use It?

Learn what this ubiquitous symbol means and how to make the most of it in your tweets.

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