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How can I get a transcript of an audio recording?

September 14, 2018 / Dave Taylor / Computer and Internet Basics / No Comments

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I had a chance to interview a childhood hero of mine and captured the interview with my smartphone. Is there an online service that can turn that audio file into a written transcript accurately and inexpensively?

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How Can I Quit Google Chrome “Guest” Mode?

September 7, 2018 / Dave Taylor / Computer and Internet Basics / No Comments

I’m not sure what’s changed, but now when I use Google Chrome, it tells me that I am in “guest” mode. Even with new windows. Even when I quit and restart. Help!

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How do you create an Amazon Alexa (Echo) Routine?

September 6, 2018 / Dave Taylor / Computer and Internet Basics / No Comments

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When I walk in to my house, I want to say “yoohoo, home again” and have my house come to life. Lights, the furnace changes settings, the door locks behind me, etc. How can I set this up with my Amazon Alexa and all my smart home devices?

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How can I delete my Yahoo Mail account?

September 4, 2018 / Dave Taylor / Computer and Internet Basics / No Comments

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I had totally forgotten that I still have a Yahoo account. I haven’t used it for years. How can I delete my account, including my Yahoo Mail account?

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How do I Factory Reset Chevy MyLink for Privacy?

August 30, 2018 / Dave Taylor / Computer and Internet Basics / No Comments

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I borrowed a 2018 Chevy Cruze from my local Chevy dealer for a week while I had my Traverse fixed and it was a nice little ride. But now I need to return it and want to wipe my phone book and GPS destination history. How can I do that efficiently?

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