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Tell Alexa to speed up or slow down

Posted on September 3, 2019August 7, 2019 by cynmackley

You can now tell Amazon Alexa to speak faster or slower. We'll show you how.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, Hardware & Peripherals, Quick TipsTagged Alexa, amazon, slow down alexa, smart speaker, speed up alexa, tell alexa to go slower, tell alexa to talk fasterLeave a comment

Just what is this thing?

Posted on July 21, 2019July 5, 2019 by cynmackley

Just what is this thing? We figure out just what a reader has tucked away in a drawer.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Hardware & Peripherals, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged adapter, Hardware, wireless, wireless nLeave a comment

Could this beat a USB killer

Posted on June 30, 2019June 27, 2019 by cynmackley

Can a USB hub help beat a USB killer? We check it out.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Hardware & Peripherals, Quick Tips, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged Computers, safety, security, usb drive, usb hubs, USB killerLeave a comment

USB killer stick attacks

Posted on May 27, 2019April 25, 2019 by cynmackley

The innocent looking thumb drive that could fry your computer.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Desktop Enhancement, Hardware & Peripherals, In The News, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged computer safety, security, usb attacks, USB killer, usb lock2 Comments

Freedom Box

Posted on May 23, 2019April 27, 2019 by cynmackley

Freedom Box makes it easy for you to set up your own personal server at a minimal cost!

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Free Downloads, Hardware & Peripherals, UncategorizedTagged Free Software, freedom box, open source software, personal server, serverLeave a comment

How do I keep my Echo safe?

Posted on May 14, 2019April 13, 2019 by cynmackley

Important steps to take to secure your Amazon Echo or any smart device.

Posted in Cloud Storage, Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Hardware & PeripheralsTagged Alexa, amazon, echo, IoT, router, security, smart home, smart home securityLeave a comment

Is my router safe? Your secret WiFi password.

Posted on May 12, 2019April 13, 2019 by cynmackley

Change your router's secret password to make your network secure.

Posted in Hardware & Peripherals, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged Hardware, network security, reset default password, resetting passwords, routers3 Comments

Power Saving Settings

Posted on April 16, 2019March 22, 2019 by cynmackley

Save energy and money with Windows 10 Power & Sleep settings.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Hardware & Peripherals, I've Always Wanted To Know..., Windows 10Tagged power and sleep settings, power settings, save energy, sleep mode, Windows 10Leave a comment

Nexar can keep you safer on the road

Posted on April 12, 2019March 18, 2019 by cynmackley

Check out an app that can help keep you and your young drivers safer on the road.

Posted in Android, Cloud Storage, Cyn's Tech Tips, GPS, Hardware & Peripherals, iOS, Smartphones, UncategorizedTagged apps, automotive, car apps, dashcam, dashcam apps, GPS, nexar, safetyLeave a comment

Fix Windows 7 problems with this simple trick

Posted on April 5, 2019March 16, 2019 by cynmackley

PC driving you crazy? Fix Windows 7 problems with this simple trick.

Posted in File & Disk Management, Hardware & Peripherals, Uncategorized, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged Control Panel, performance issues, windows 7, windows tips, windows troublshootersLeave a comment

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