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How to Fix your iPhone So It Can Scan QR Codes

September 20, 2023 / Dave Taylor / iPhone & iOS Help / No Comments
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I don’t know what happened when I updated to iOS 17, but suddenly my camera app isn’t scanning QR Codes. Since I go to a lot of concerts, these are critical for accessing venue info. How do I re-enable the QR Code scanner feature on my iPhone 13??

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How Can I Check for Firefox Updates on a Windows PC?

September 19, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Windows PC Help / 2 Comments
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Web browsers seem to constantly be hit by malware and security exploits, so I know all about needing to keep mine updated. But how do I force update Firefox on my PC?

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How to Customize “StandBy” Display Mode in iOS 17

September 18, 2023 / Dave Taylor / iPhone & iOS Help / No Comments
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Just upgraded to iOS 17 on your shiny iPhone? Whether you have an iPhone 15 or an earlier model, you’ll really enjoy the new “StandBy” feature that kicks in while you’re charging your phone. Here’s how to use it and how to customize the display to your liking too.

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How to Wipe, Reinitialize, and Reset a Windows PC

September 16, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Windows PC Help / No Comments
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I want to sell my older Windows laptop but am afraid I won’t remember to log out of everything and delete every single program I’ve downloaded and licensed. How can I do a wipe and reset so it’s identical to a brand new computer?

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How Can I Update WatchOS Directly From My Apple Watch?

September 15, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Apple Watch & Smartwatch Help / No Comments

I have an Apple Watch that I don’t wear every day. I know, shocking! When I do charge up and wear my Watch, is there some way, from the Watch, to force a WatchOS update if there’s one available?

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What’s the Scoop with the iPhone 15 and USB-C?

September 14, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Articles, Tutorials, and Reviews, iPhone & iOS Help / No Comments
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Dave, I read that one of the big changes with Apple’s new iPhone 15 is that it has switched from a lightning connector to a USB connector. Why would Apple force us all to get new cables?

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How Do I Change the Ringtone Volume on my Pixel Phone?

September 13, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Android Help / No Comments
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When I get a phone call on my Google Pixel, it’s really loud and everyone in the room stares at me. Embarrassing! How can I lower the ringtone volume? The volume buttons on the side don’t seem to work at all!

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Important Google Chrome Ad Privacy Updates and Settings

September 12, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Google, Chrome & Gmail Help / No Comments
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Ever since tracking cookies became software non grata in the online privacy world, Google has been trying to implement an alternative that would help the company better target ads to viewers. The latest version of Google Chrome now includes that tracking system; here’s how to see what settings you have and disable key features to increase your privacy.

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How to Copy Photos from a Digital Camera to a Mac System

September 11, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Mac & MacOS Help / No Comments
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Dave, I have an old digital camera from about ten years ago and am wondering how I can get the photos onto my Mac system. Can you help me out?

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How to Play Sudoku on an Ubuntu Linux Computer

September 9, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Linux Help / No Comments
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I’m in IT and spend a lot of time sitting and watching Linux servers to ensure they are running correctly. In other words I have lots of down time. Any way I can put a sudoku game on my system so I can solve puzzles while there’s nothing else to do?

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