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2/28/2023: How hacking happens

Posted on February 28, 2023

When you think of computer hacking, it’s tempting to imagine a sophisticated cybercriminal exploiting the latest security holes to break through our devices’ defenses. The reality tends to be more mundane.

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2/21/2023: Fixing Windows 11

Posted on February 21, 2023

Instead of trying to downgrade from Windows 11, I’m learning to live with it.

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2/14/2023: Let’s digitize a VHS

Posted on February 14, 2023

With a USB capture card and OBS, you can digitize VHS tapes and record pretty much anything.

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2/7/2023: How tech tries to trick you

Posted on February 7, 2023

Being tech-savvy isn’t just about knowing how to use a specific operating system or app. It’s about recognizing patterns and knowing how to deal with them even when the territory is unfamiliar.

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1/31/2023: A next-gen search engine

Posted on January 31, 2023

Instead of presenting you with a list of search results, Perplexity.ai tries to answer your questions as if you were talking to another person.

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1/24/2023: Practical password management

Posted on January 24, 2023

Look up advice on password managers, and you’ll find that a lot of articles omit the most important part of the process.

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1/17/2023: Put privacy on auto-pilot

Posted on January 17, 2023

Consumer Reports’ Permission Slip app automates the ordeal of sending out requests to delete your data.

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1/10/2023: The next year in tech

Posted on January 10, 2023

While CES isn’t the ultimate barometer of where tech is headed, the sheer size of the show has a way of conveying what’s on the industry’s collective mind.

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1/3/2023: 9 ways to tame your email

Posted on January 3, 2023

Many of us spend more than 10 hours a week on email. Here are some ways to streamline it.

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12/27/2022: Vacation link dump

Posted on December 27, 2022

Websites and tools that seemed interesting enough to save in my bookmarks, but realistically won’t get around to covering in depth.

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