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Do I need a new Facebook account?

Posted on January 20, 2024January 8, 2024 by cynmackley

Does moving require a new Facebook account? We check it out.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Facebook, I've Always Wanted To Know..., Smartphones, Smartphones, Social Media, Using The InternetTagged facebook, smartphone, social media, using the internetLeave a comment

Young folks lacking workplace tech skills

Posted on December 18, 2023January 8, 2024 by cynmackley

Younger people are lacking in workplace tech skills, but I've got a site that can help.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Using The InternetTagged applied digital skills, computer lessons, google, google docs, google drive, workplace skillsLeave a comment

Just delete me helps you kill unwanted accounts

Posted on December 17, 2023December 2, 2023 by cynmackley

A free, fast service that can help you get rid of unwanted online accounts.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cool Sites, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged cool sites, coolsites, delete accounts, Just delete me, online privacy, online security, remove accounts1 Comment

Help! Locked out of email

Posted on December 17, 2023December 2, 2023 by cynmackley

How to get into a locked email account.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, E-Mail Help, Using The InternetTagged can't access email, email, email password, email.com, locked out of email account, missing password, password won't work, reset password, retrieving passwordLeave a comment

Controlling Chrome Notifications

Posted on December 10, 2023November 25, 2023 by cynmackley

Unwanted notifications bugging you? How to block them.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Uncategorized, Using The Internet, Windows 10, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged block chrome notifications, chrome, chrome notifications, Notifications, windows 10 notificationsLeave a comment

Stop Firefox Web Notifications

Posted on December 10, 2023November 25, 2023 by cynmackley
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These days, most websites offer you the chance to receive push notifications that allow them to notify you of new content. It's easy to accidentally agree to notifications and all of those pop-ups can end up being pretty annoying.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Using The InternetTagged block web notifications, firefox, firefox notificationsLeave a comment

End Unwanted Edge Notifications

Posted on December 10, 2023November 25, 2023 by cynmackley
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Ever find yourself on the receiving end of unwanted notifications? These days, most websites ask for permission to send you notifications, and if you aren't careful you can end up accidentally accepting them.

Posted in Computer Terms, Security Help, Using The InternetTagged edge, edge notifications, end edge notificationsLeave a comment

What Browser Blocks PopUps Best?

Posted on December 9, 2023November 25, 2023 by cynmackley
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Is there a browser that either prohibits popups (ads, sport, politics, etc.), or at least has a popup-stopper that really works? Firefox used to be pretty good about popups, but lately there are many popups that linger for 30 seconds or more, obscuring content in the bargain!

Posted in Computer Terms, Security Help, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged browsers, chrome, firefox, pop-ups1 Comment

Use Google Image Search

Posted on December 3, 2023November 20, 2023 by cynmackley
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Have a picture of something you're interested in but no other information? Let's check out an easy Google search feature that can help you learn more.

Posted in Computer Terms, Using The InternetTagged google, Google Lens, reverse image searchLeave a comment

Understanding QR Codes

Posted on November 25, 2023November 11, 2023 by cynmackley

QR codes, or Quick Response codes, are two-dimensional barcodes that can be scanned by a smartphone or other mobile device equipped with a QR code reader. You've probably seen them in printed material and also on videos

Posted in Computer Terms, Smartphones, Using The InternetTagged how to use qr codes, qr codes, quick response codes, what is a qr codeLeave a comment

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