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How Can I Create Desktop Wallpaper with DALL-E AI Software?

March 6, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Computer & Internet Basics / No Comments
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I really love sci-fi themed desktop wallpapers on my computer and while I know there’s a lot out there, the wallpaper sites seem to be pretty riddled with malware. Can I just use AI to create fun new wallpapers instead?

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How Can I Maximize Online Privacy with a VPN Connection?

February 27, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Computer & Internet Basics / No Comments
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Hi Dave. I want to visit and add content to some Web sites without being tracked by my Internet Service Provider. Yes, they’re a bit sketchy. What’s the most secure way to visit a Web site from my computer so my ISP can’t track me?

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How to Grant Google Maps Permission to Find Your Location

February 24, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Computer & Internet Basics, Mac & MacOS Help / No Comments
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I was trying to use Google Maps to figure out driving directions from my location to my friend’s house and it wouldn’t work, complaining that I hadn’t granted it permission to figure out my location. How do I fix it? Running Microsoft Edge on a Mac system.

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

February 1, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Computer & Internet Basics / 1 Comment
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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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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 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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A Guide to Legally Downloading Free Movies to Your Computer

January 13, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Computer & Internet Basics / 1 Comment
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I spend a lot of time traveling and would like to have a library of movies I can have on my computer. I’m a big fan of old horror movies along with classic sci-fi. Don’t care if they’re old, it’s just something to pass the time in hotel rooms or on a train or bus. Where can I download these without paying anything?

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