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I’ve long considered that security requirements depend largely on the user’s level of computer competency. That is, advanced users tend to be more security-savvy and don’t generally require as much protection from themselves as (say) novice users do. That said, let’s examine whether Microsoft Defender
Another week is here, and I’m going to teach you more about Windows. Before I talk about the new lesson, make sure to check out what we learned last week: How To Quickly Find Your Mouse Pointer Now that you have that knowledge, we can
Check out our DCT Forum. There, you can get answers to your computer questions or just hang out and chat with other Forum members. It will also allow you to help others, which is always a nice thing to do. Try it out! Dave’s Computer
Windows 11 has added a new feature for users to quickly check their internet speed from within the operating system. How To Quickly Check Internet Speed Right-click the network icon in the notification area of the Taskbar From the menu, select Perform speed test The
Microsoft has announced a major change to its Microsoft 365 subscription plans, replacing individual OneDrive storage allowances with a shared 2TB cloud storage pool for Microsoft 365 Family and Premium subscribers. The change, introduced on October 8, 2026, could significantly affect families and households that
If you’re still running Windows 11 24H2, you need to be aware that, as of October 13th, your operating system is no longer supported. What 24H2 End-Of-Support Means Your operating system (24H2) will continue to work as normal past 13th October, but it will no
I didn’t realize the flight sim had been in the Google Earth desktop app since 2007, but it was only recently made available in the browser version. It’s really just a bit of fun, free to use, and easy to find. Open Google Earth in
Here at Daves Computer Tips, we have long been proponents of password managers. We list both KeePass and Bitwarden as recommended software. However, concerns about Bitwarden enshittification have recently led me to switch from Bitwarden to 1Password. Although 1Password is one of the best password managers,
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We recently published an article titled The Mystery Of Passkeys Unravelled in which I attempted to clarify a number of the more confusing points regarding passkeys. In response to that article, one of our regular readers posted a comment which included the following: I run
I wanted to connect my Chromebook to my printer. My printer model is a “Canon TR4720”, and I’m going to connect to it through the WiFi. I went into “Settings”. Click the clock and then the Settings cogwheel icon. Then select “Device” from the left-hand
Last week we covered how to clean up your desktop. If you missed that lesson, you can find it here: How To Clean Up Your Desktop We will be sticking with Windows and teaching you something new. ‘What are you teaching us this week, Jason?’
Check out our DCT Forum. There, you can get answers to your computer questions or just hang out and chat with other Forum members. It will also allow you to help others, which is always a nice thing to do. Try it out! Dave’s Computer
TMOG (One Task Manager) is a free system-monitoring tool designed to help users understand and diagnose PC problems. Over 30 years ago, while working at Microsoft, David Plummer created a personal project at home. The program eventually became the original Windows Task Manager that shipped
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