Finally, you can forget those other cleanup programs. If you're a Windows user, it's always nice to clean out the temporary and other unneeded files to regain hard drive space. Sometimes cleaning out can even help speed up your computer a bit. In the past, you either had to use the Cleanup that was built-in …
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Copilot Moves
If you read my last post, What Is Copilot In Windows 10/11?, you should know a little something about Microsoft's A.I. program. In this post, I want to just bring you a bit up-to-date. The Icon Is Moving Starting in the beta version of Windows 11 and now beginning to appear in the consumer version, …
What Is Copilot In Windows 10/11?
You might be wondering what is Copilot in Windows 10/11. In this post, I'll explain what's happening! If you have Windows 10 or 11, version 23H2, you should now have a new feature called Copilot. Normally, you'll find its icon in the menu bar. The icon looks like this, only smaller: What Is Copilot? Now …
WordPad Is On Its Way Out
Yes, WordPad is on its way out of the Windows Operating System. This piece of software has been in Windows since 1995. Now, however, it's no longer being updated and at some point will be removed from Windows altogether. I Never Heard Of WordPad For many Windows users, the fact that WordPad exists is a …
Let’s Explore Google Forms
In this post, let's explore Google Forms. If you have a Google account, you have access to Google Forms. This feature is perfect if you want to send a questionnaire, a party invite, gather contact information, or more. How Do You Access Google Forms? Before I can show you how to use this Google feature, …
Two New Services
Today, I'm announcing two new services here at Keystone Computer Concepts. In truth, they're not all that new since we've been doing them for some time. It's just that most people don't know we offer them. Let me tell you about both. Proofing and Editing Proofing and editing is a service we've been doing for …
Let’s Learn About Cords
In this post, let's learn about cords! There are so many different cords in the computing world and they can get confusing. Let's take a look at many of the various cords! For the record, we often use the term "cord" and the term "cable" interchangeably. In this post, I primarily call them cords. Ethernet …
Happy 25th Birthday Google!
Happy 25th Birthday Google! Today, September 27, 2023, marks the 25th birthday of Google Search. The Good I can't tell you how many times Joyce and I use Google Search during a week. I'd hate to have to figure the total amount. There is no doubt that Google Search has brought knowledge to our fingertips. …
Exploring Windows 11 Widgets
Let's go exploring Windows 11 widgets!! At Keystone Computer Concepts, we work on approximately 150 computers a week. (Of course, some are Mac computers and some Windows users are still running Windows 10.) In our interactions with Windows 11 users, we've noticed many people aren't using the widgets. Perhaps people don't know how to use …
You Need To Subscribe To These 4 YouTube Channels
You need to subscribe to these 4 YouTube Channels - I kid you not! As you might know, from time to time, I like to point out YouTube videos you should watch. In August of 2021, I shared 5 Awesome YouTube Dance Mashup Videos. Earlier that year, in June, I suggested you watch my 5 …
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Symbols And Emojis Are Everywhere
Symbols and emojis are everywhere so you should learn to use them! Yes, in the computing world, symbols and/or emojis are often used to cut down on words. Or, they are used to express emotion. If you have a smartphone, you are probably familiar with using these shortcuts. But, did you know they are on …
Can You Help The FBI Using Your Computing Devices?
Can you help the FBI using your computing devices? Can you figure out what the four people pictured above have in common? The FBI Regardless of your political leanings, you would have to agree that the FBI has been at the center of many news stories of late. Most of the stories surrounding the organization …
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The History of Artificial Intelligence: A Timeless Journey
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has come a long way since its inception. It has been evolving from simple computer programs to sophisticated deep learning algorithms that can perform complex tasks and decision-making processes. Researchers, engineers, and scientists worldwide have collectively shaped AI. Numerous milestones and breakthroughs have marked its development. In this blog post, we'll take …
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Set Up And Use An Apple AirTag
Set Up And Use An Apple AirTag The image above shows one set of my keys with an Apple AirTag attached. In this post, I'll explain what an AirTag is, how to set it up and then how to use it. What Is An AirTag? Apple AirTags are small tracking tiles that use Bluetooth to …
Is Yahoo A Browser?
This is our second post this month about terminology. (The first was "Speak The Language.") Today, we're going to just focus on one term - browser. Whenever we deal with people on the phone or in Remote Technical Support, THE most confusing term for them seems to be the word "browser." Let's see if we …
Labor Day Answers
Did you watch our Labor Day 2020: Worst One In Our History? video? If not, please take a few minutes to watch it before you continue reading. https://youtu.be/75Zi0bYlKl8 After you watched the video, did you do the searching I asked you to do? If you did, let's see if you found the correct answers. Question …
What’s In A Post Title?
When I write a post, I try to make the title enticing enough that a casual viewer will want to read my commentary. Still, I try to make sure the title reflects what's actually in the post. It's true, I can sometimes be a bit abstruse when it comes to the title. Usually, though, most …
Another Program You Could Be Using For Free!
If you have a Microsoft account, you have access to a really cool program - Microsoft Forms! You can use it to create surveys and/or quizzes. It's free with a Microsoft account, which is also free if you don't have one yet. Why would you want to create a survey or quiz? Maybe you're involved …
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Buying A Laptop?
As I get a little older, I realize it's important to work smarter rather than longer. There are some things in the computer business that I am repeatedly asked. How cool would it be if I could just send people with the same question to one answer! Thus, one of the reasons I'm creating more …
Fact-Checking Is Important!
Recently, a Facebook friend of mine posted a message she had copied from someone else. Here is the message: "I understand that some of us differ in our beliefs regarding COVID19. I also understand that many people will be downloading the COVID19 app. However, if I am one of your "contacts" and you intend on …
Banging My Head Against The Wall
There are times in the computing business when it does seem like I should just use the Stress Reduction technique outlined in the picture above. Earlier this week, in our Question of the Week email, I answered a question about my number one computing-related pet peeve. (If you haven't read the email, click HERE to …
Can’t Sleep?
In the old days, if we told someone we couldn't sleep at night, we were often told "just count sheep!" I don't know about you, but that never really worked for me. Luckily, technology has provided a number of better ways for us to fall asleep when our brain doesn't want that to happen. If …
Why Clear Browsing Data?
People often ask us to explain how they can delete the data in their browser of choice. Along with their request, they often also ask, "Should I delete the data? And, why would I want to?" This post will explain some of the data you can clear and why you might want to do so. …
Zero-Day Flaws – Update Now
There are still people who don't want to install Operating System (OS) updates - whether those are Windows Updates or Apple updates. Why are people hesitant to do so? Usually, people don't want to take the time to perform the OS updates or they heard that an update crashed someone's equipment. While it is true …
This Isn’t The First Time
The Covid-19 pandemic we are currently experiencing is bad. But, it's not the first time we faced this kind of event. In 1918, the Spanish flu would kill tens of millions of people worldwide, including 675,000 people in the United States. In New York City, more than 20,000 died. Even in 1918, the government took …
Pandemic Causes Additional Scams
If you've been our customer for a long time or if you've read my blog posts, you know we're always talking about scams. These scams come in the form of phone calls, pop-ups and fake web pages. They also come in emails and text messages. Under normal circumstances, these scams are bad. Unfortunately, our current …
Stay At Home Task #2 – Part 3
In the last post, I used a video to demonstrate how to use the Bookmarks Bar. I mentioned in the video that, normally, you only put bookmarks in the bar for sites you use all the time. If you want to bookmark other sites – ones you would visit less frequently – you would store them …
Stay At Home Task #2 – Part 2
In my last post, I mentioned the Bookmarks Bar. There are a number of things you should know about the bar including: how to show or hide it, how to delete bookmarks (webpages) from it, how to rename bookmarks that are on the bar and how to get webpages onto the bar. You should know that …
Stay At Home Task #2
In my Question of the Week email this past Sunday, I listed a number of computing-related activities you could do while sheltered away in your home because of the COVID-19 virus. In the first post, I covered emails. In this post, we’ll switch gears and look at browser favorites a.k.a. bookmarks. When people read an actual book, …
Stay At Home Task #1
In my Question of the Week email this past Sunday, I listed a number of computing-related activities you could do while sheltered away in your home because of the COVID-19 virus. In the next few posts, I’m going to look at each one of the items and give you some “how to” information. Sometimes, my info will …