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News, Views, and How-Tos for a Digital World

Amazon Fire Tablets: May 2017 Updates

Amazon Fire Tablets

Latest operating system now available for 4th-generation tablets, tip to fix Wi-Fi disconnecting and, for a limited time, save $10 on 16GB Fire tablet.

Sharing: Microsoft Is at It Again

Sharing Button

Thought forcing updates on Windows 10 users was so 2016? Unfortunately not.

Make Your Passwords Stronger AND Easier to Remember

Invalid Password

You know you should have different passwords for different websites. But how do you remember them all? This system can help.

Classy GMap: An Update

The best alternative to the Classic Google Maps is back… kind of.

New Controls on Old Google Maps

Google Maps Control Style Changes

All Google Maps have been updated with new controls, but maps that still provide some Classic Maps features are still working.

Throwback Thursday: Happy Ending for My Crappy Computer

Extended warranties are generally considered a bad deal, but this one worked out for me BIG TIME.

Create Different Headers in Word

Microsoft Word Headers

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

Password Control in 3 Easy Steps

You know you should have different passwords for different websites. But how do you remember them all? This system can help.

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

Hashtag

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

Reader(s) Question: Who Has Viewed My Facebook Profile?

Three years later, people are still asking this question but the answer stays the same.

The Etiquette of LinkedIn Invitations

In my earlier post, The INs of LinkedIn, I explained what a LinkedIn Invitation is and showed you how to send them. However, those were just the mechanics of it. This post will discuss some of the etiquette questions regarding sending and receiving invitations, such as who it is okay/not okay to invite and what do you do if you don’t want to accept someone else’s request.

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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.

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.

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.

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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