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How Can I Stop Sharing my Xfinity Internet Connection via xfinitywifi?

February 3, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Computer & Internet Basics / No Comments
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I just learned that by default, anyone who has an Xfinity Internet connection through Comcast also has a publicly accessible Internet hotspot in their home. No thanks! How can I disable that before I have someone hack my network?

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Guide to Identifying and Blocking Off-Facebook Data Tracking

February 2, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Facebook Help / No Comments
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Did you realize that for hundreds of Web sites, everything you do is also shared with Facebook? From VPN sites to your public library, it’s startling how connected everything is. Here’s how to see what sites are reporting on you and shut them down!

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How Can I Share My Netflix Account With My Friend? [Updated for 2023]

February 1, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Computer & Internet Basics / No Comments
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My friend is on a very tight budget and I help her out by letting her share my Netflix account. Now I hear that Netflix password and account sharing is going to cost money? How will that work?

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How to Check Energy Recommendations on your Windows Laptop

January 31, 2023 / Dave Taylor / d) None of the Above / No Comments
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My company wants us to all use the energy recommendation settings in Windows 11 but I’m not sure I want to use them as is. How can I see the settings and tweak the settings for my own preferences instead of just accepting what are recommended?

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How Do I Customize New Tab Windows in Safari for Mac?

January 30, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Mac & MacOS Help / No Comments
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I only use Safari occasionally on my Mac system, but every time I do, I’m surprised by what shows up in the new window and every new tab. How can I customize this New Window information on MacOS 13?

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Can AI-Generated ChatGPT Text Be Accurately Identified?

January 28, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Computer & Internet Basics / No Comments
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Hi Dave, I’m a high school teacher and am curious about all of the AI writing tools available now. Is there a way to identify when text is written by a program rather than a person? If so, how accurate is it today?

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How to Perform a Microsoft Account Security Audit and Checkup

January 27, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Windows PC Help / No Comments
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How well do you have your Microsoft account set up? Good password? Backup and recovery email address? Two-factor authentication? Here’s how to have Microsoft check it all to keep your data and account info private, secure, and far away from prying eyes…

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How Can I Customize My Linux Dock / Taskbar?

January 26, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Linux Help / No Comments
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I’ve been dabbling with Ubuntu Linux and so far it’s going well, but I’m wondering, how do I add new app icons to my Taskbar so I can customize it for my liking? Thanks.

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How Do I Figure Out Where a Lat/Long Address is on a Map?

January 25, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Computer & Internet Basics / No Comments
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My brother is big into geocaching and likes to test me by sending addresses in latitude/longitude format. When he says something like “Have you tried the food at [address]?” I have no idea how to figure it out. Is there a trick to this? Here’s his most recent: 38.9053915, -77.0568736. Help!

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Guide to Controlling Your Demographic Data on LinkedIn

January 24, 2023 / Dave Taylor / LinkedIn Help / No Comments
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A while back I filled in some demographic data on LinkedIn and am now wondering if it’s affecting my job search and the ads displayed. How can I easily regain control of my demographic information on LinkedIn?

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