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08/02/2024

Set Up Email Filters in Microsoft Outlook

In the Microsoft Outlook ribbon, select “File,” click the “Manage Rules & Alerts” button, and then select “New Rule.” In this menu, you can assign tasks to emails under certain conditions, such as automatically filing emails based on criteria like the sender or specific words in the subject line.

07/30/2024

Use Google to Find Your Android

When you are signed into your Google account in your web browser on your PC, Google “find my phone.” If using Google Home, you can also say, “Hey Google, find my phone.” This will ring your Android phone. For Apple devices, you can use Find My iPhone on iCloud.com.

07/26/2024

Use Quotation Marks

If you’re searching for something in Google but getting bogged down with irrelevant results, consider wrapping your query in quotes. Google will only show results that exactly match whatever you have written in quotes. This makes it much easier to find what you’re looking for and eliminates extraneous search results.

07/23/2024

Search From the Browser Bar

Why waste time opening a new tab and going to Google? Today’s browsers allow you to search directly from the browser bar at the top of the page. Simply input your query into the area where web addresses are typically displayed, and the browser will immediately populate a results page related to your search.

07/19/2024

Quickly Re-Open a Closed Tab in Your Web Browser

If you accidentally close an important tab in your browser, you can easily re-open it by pressing “control + shift + t” on a Windows PC.

07/18/2024

I'm planning to pick on of these routers up very soon to replace my Nighthawk!

Upgrade to the next generation of networking and WiFi with the RT-AX3000 WiFi 6 router, capable of delivering speeds up to 2. 5x faster than the previous WiFi generation. Featuring the latest technology including OFDMA, MU-MIMO, and Adaptive QoS ensuring wider coverage and maximum speeds to all o...

07/16/2024

Automate Laptop Screen Brightness For Your Tired Eyes

Blue light is known to interfere with our ability to sleep. Windows has an automatic light switcher that allows users to adjust automatically to warmer colors when lighting in the environment changes. To set this, right-click the “Start” button, search “Night Light,” and click on it. Select “Schedule night light” and set whatever hours you like.

07/15/2024

I will stand by these cameras as one of the best, most affordable options out there today!

In the box: (1) Wyze Cam v3 Baby Monitor, (1) USB Cable, (1) Power adapter, (1) Wall plate, (1) Mounting tape, (1) Screw kit, (1) Quick Start Guide Wyze Cam is the 3rd generation of Wyze’s flagship camera, Wyze Cam. Like its predecessor, Wyze Cam lets you see and record 1080p video right from the....

07/12/2024

Take a Screenshot

On a PC, right-click the “Start” button, choose “search,” and type “Snipping Tool.” Select “New” and click and drag the cursor over the desired area. Once finished, you can then share or save the snip. On a Mac, Press and hold “Shift+Command+4.” Drag the crosshair to select the area of the screen to capture.

07/11/2024

Laptop bags aren't cheap any more but here is a awesome deal on a new bag for those of you on the go!

Whether you’re a techie, grad student, or startup professional, the SwissGear 5698 Laptop Backpack includes designated 15” laptop and tablet compartments to protect and organize your devices. Along with an exterior organizer for the small stuff, side water bottle pockets and signature Airflow ba...

07/09/2024

Use a Secure Password Manager

How much time do you lose trying to remember forgotten passwords? The average person spends 12 days of their life searching for their login credentials. 1Password and Keeper are secure online password managers you can use to manage and store this information. They integrate with your web browser so you can log into websites and other services seamlessly, saving you tons of time guessing or getting locked out of what you need. These tools can also generate secure passwords for you, making your accounts harder to hack.

07/08/2024

Here is a great deal on a waterproof bluetooth speaker!

Philips DOT Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker Splash Proof SB2000B/37