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In 2023, I wrote an article explaining how to get around YouTube’s new ads policy. Since then, I haven’t seen an ad on YouTube. Recently, however, YouTube Shorts have started appearing in my YouTube searches. In this article, I will show you how to remove […]
It seems as if just about everything we do these days requires email verification, and in many cases, it’s a one-off. But now that the company, organization, whatever, has your email address, the spam begins to arrive almost immediately. Temporary (or disposable) email addresses are
Opera updated today, and the main emphasis seems to be on their new and approved “Ad Blocker”. I’ll let their web page speak for itself: They also made it easier to access the controls to enable or disable them. When you open a web page,
Google’s recent announcement at this year’s Google I/O event that its dominant search engine is set to become an Agentic AI has created a huge stir, with some pundits labelling it the worst thing to happen to the internet since social media. One thing is
In this article, I’ll explain why and where you should choose the correct WiFi band. With advancements in the WiFi protocol as well as with routers, WiFi issues are not as prevalent as they once were. However, the two bands remain suitable for different locations
With the revelation that Google Chrome silently downloads a 4GB AI model to your PC without consent, many are wondering how to prevent this. Yes, it looks like Google is crossing into illegal territory here, at least as far as EU GDPR, UK, California, and
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Are you tired of YouTube? Or are you just looking for something different? Listed are 9 choices other than YouTube. I haven’t really dug into any of these, but I’ve had them bookmarked for ages. They are in alphabetical order, not preference. Most of them
I’m all for enhanced online account security, but has it maybe gone a bit too far? These days, I find myself needing to sign in to some accounts over and over, and others are now putting me through hoops to prove my identity. All my
A few months ago, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won a major agreement with Samsung Electronics America, Inc. to stop collecting data without prior consent. Many consumers are unaware that their smart TVs and streaming devices are essentially spying on them. Automatic Content Recognition Manufacturers
You’ll all be aware of the “HTTP” and “HTTPS” prefixes for URLs. HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) was the standard for many years, but these days HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) is the new standard. As the name suggests, HTTPS adds a layer of security via
I signed up for YouTube Premium a couple of years ago because where I live, it’s dirt cheap at around $3 per month. But I know that it’s much more expensive elsewhere, from $9 to $16. For me, the biggest plus is no more ads,
My contact list is not showing on my Facebook page. Then a woman called with the same problem. Normally, here is what I would suggest when a Facebook page or any other web page doesn’t display properly: – restart browser – clear out cache/history –
We have a new feature on our TiVo cable service that allows us to watch four channels at once. To activate it, go into the TiVo settings. Click on the TiVo button on the remote. The very first button on the top of the remote
Security Company Malwarebytes has recently identified a fake Windows Update site that closely mimics an official Microsoft site to trick users into downloading a malicious update. According to Malwarebytes, the phishing site convincingly mimics official Microsoft support pages, and the attack targets Windows users by
