Dave, I’m tired of using Microsoft Edge and would like to try out a few different web browsers to find one I like. How can I change the default browser on my PC?
How to Change Your Default Web Browser in Windows
How to Check for Spam DM’s in Facebook Messenger
Direct messaging is one of the premier features of Facebook’s Messenger service, but what happens if you get DM’s from strangers? Rather than pollute your inbox with junk,FB neatly tucks it all into the Requests area. But how do you find that to check what’s arrived? Here’s the scoop.
How to Automatically Close Your Garage Door with MyQ App
Mr. Taylor, I am hoping you can help. The complex my parents live in has had a lot of burglaries recently and I’m concerned that they might accidentally leave their garage door open overnight. That’s just an invitation for a burglary. Is there a way to automatically close the door late every night?
Best Time to Post on Facebook Business Pages?
I’ve been given responsibility for my company’s Facebook business page and I’m wondering if there’s any sort of tool to schedule posts? If so, is there a way to schedule them during the busiest times on Facebook for maximum reach? Thanks!
How to Find and Remove Stray Android Background Apps
Your smartphone is running apps that are hiding behind the scenes. They consume resources, slowing down the device, but can be hard to identify. Unless you’re running the latest version of Android 16 on a Google Pixel Phone, that is…
How to Update the Plugins on a WordPress Site
I have a Website that I run based on Wordpress and it works fine, but when I log in, it shows that I have a number of things needing update. I’m afraid to update my Wordpress and plugins because I don’t want to break the site. How can I safely update what needs updating?
How to Wirelessly “Cast” a Tab or your Entire Screen to a SmartTV
Dave, help please! While I’m visiting my parents, I’d like to give them a hands-on demo of the new AI-powered web service I’ve been building. Rather than having them peer at my PC laptop, can I project or share the image onto their SmartTV?
How to Initiate Temporary Private Chats with AI Chatbots
Every time you chat with Gemini, Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, or any other chatbot, it’s not only analyzing what you type, but it’s saving and remembering it. Generally, this is useful, but sometimes a bit more privacy is the order of the day. Here’s how to switch each into incognito, private mode.
How to Use Amazon Alexa+ from Your Web Browser
Dave, I’ve been slowly adding Alexa-powered devices to my home so I could control lights and fans hands free. It works, but the Alexa app on my phone is clumsy. Is there a Web interface, and is it full Alexa+ or just old Alexa? Thanks.
Change Your LinkedIn Feed to be Recent, Not Recommended
Dave, a colleague on LinkedIn said that by default our feeds are based on an algorithm rather than who we follow. What’s up with that and how can I have it based on the people I’m interested in?