I noticed that the entertainment system on my Mazda CX-9 uses something called Gracenote DB for song images. Cool, but how do I keep it updated?
How do I Update the Gracenote Database on my Mazda?
Computer and Internet Basics
How do I create and share a WeChat QR Quickcode?
My daughter is heading to China for a few months so we’ve been testing out WeChat so we can stay in touch. Seems simple and easy to work with. She told me there’s a “snapcode” for WeChat too and now I want to find it! Can you show me how to find the scan code for my WeChat account?
How Long do USB Flash Drives Actually Last?
I use budget flash drives to have redundant backups of important photos. But how long do they actually last? Am I going to be able to pull out a flash drive in 5-10 years and still access all those photos?
VMware Fusion & Windows: Basic Configuration Settings?
Hi Dave. I’ve been running Windows 10 through VMware Fusion on my Mac system and am wondering if I have the optimal settings. Can you advise on the best settings for running Windows on Mac?
Why doesn’t my VPN (ExpressVPN) work at Starbucks?
Every time I go to Starbucks I have a heck of a time getting my ExpressVPN to connect and work. Instead it blocks me from using the Internet. Can you offer a clue what’s going on? It works great at my office…
Find Songs from Latest SWAT TV Show?
I’m curious about the lyrics from background song from latest SWAT tv show episode (May 2, 2019). What is the song and who sings it?
Fast way to delete a phone from Nissan car bluetooth system?
I borrowed a friend’s Nissan Murano for a week and paired my phone with the entertainment system. Now I’m returning it I want to unpair my phone. How can I do that on the Nissan system?
How Can I Easily Generate Secure Passwords??
With weekly site hacks, I have decided it’s time to upgrade all my passwords. I want to use random sequences, but they’re hard to create. Is there a simple password generator tool I can use to quickly create great passwords?
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