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What is the WordPress Page Cache and Why Should I Empty It?

April 23, 2020 / Dave Taylor / Computer & Internet Basics, Wordpress Help / 1 Comment
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Dave, my WordPress site is acting a little wonky, so I updated some plugins and now I’m seeing the message “One or more plugins have been activated or deactivated” with a button to “empty the page cache”. My hunch tells me I should empty the cache … any thoughts?

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How Can I Set a Security PIN For my Netflix Profile?

April 9, 2020 / Dave Taylor / Computer & Internet Basics / No Comments
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It’s maddening; my kids will watch their shows on my Netflix profile instead of using their own and everything gets messed up. Suggested shows and movies, where I am in shows, even what’s in my ‘finish watching’ queue. How can I set a PIN so they can’t use my Netflix profile?

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How Do I Fill Out the 2020 US Census Questionnaire Online?

March 16, 2020 / Dave Taylor / Computer & Internet Basics / No Comments
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I was wondering if you have any help available for my folks who need to fill out their 2020 US Census data. Apparently it’s all online now? Got a page that can help them fill everything out correctly? Thanks!

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How Can I Translate Spam Email in an Unknown Language?

March 9, 2020 / Dave Taylor / Computer & Internet Basics / No Comments
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I get a lot of spam in languages I cannot read, and I’m curious what they’re about. Is there a safe way to translate them without registering interest to the sender?

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Can I Add A Reddit Search Box To My Web Site?

February 29, 2020 / Dave Taylor / Computer & Internet Basics, Reddit Help / No Comments
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I’ve been working on building out a Web site and am wondering if there’s any way to duplicate the Reddit search box on my own Web page? I can handle a little bit of HTML but am not a Web coder by any means.

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Secure Your New Smartphone with a VPN

February 26, 2020 / Dave Taylor / Android Help, Computer & Internet Basics / 2 Comments
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Just bought a new smartphone and want to ensure that everything you do is secure and private? Cellular data networks are typically secure, but wifi networks? Most of them put you at risk, particularly public wi-fi networks in coffee shops, schools and libraries. Fortunately, there’s a simple solution to ensuring your smartphone is as secure as possible: A Virtual Private Network like NordVPN.

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How Do I Recover Deleted Text in Microsoft Word for Mac?

February 21, 2020 / Dave Taylor / Computer & Internet Basics / No Comments
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I’ve been working on a paper for school for quite a while now, and this morning when I opened the file, it was just one line repeated a half-dozen times! Where’s the rest of my text? I’m using Microsoft Word on a Mac system. HELP!

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Why do I get “Unsubscribe” Spam Email Messages?

February 10, 2020 / Dave Taylor / Computer & Internet Basics / No Comments
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I have been getting a lot of email messages in my spam folder that invite me to ‘unsubscribe’ from a mailing list. But I’m not on those mailing lists! What’s the deal with these email messages?

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