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I’m not tracked, right?

Posted on February 19, 2020February 14, 2020 by cynmackley

Why even the most secure browser may not be able to protect you from Facebook's spying eye.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Quick Tips, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged browsing, duckduckgo, facebook, Internet, off-facebook activity, privacy3 Comments

Searching our site

Posted on September 18, 2018September 9, 2018 by cynmackley

We've made some changes to searching our site. I'll explain.

Posted in Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged Internet, searching, tech tips1 Comment

What do I need to cut the cord?

Posted on December 21, 2017December 20, 2017 by cynmackley

We check out your cord-cutting options.

Posted in Android, Hardware & Peripherals, I've Always Wanted To Know..., Multimedia, TV Tech, UncategorizedTagged cord cutting, cutting the cord, hulu, Internet, Netflix, Smart TV, streaming, tv, wifi1 Comment

What is Net Neutrality?

Posted on September 9, 2017September 8, 2017 by cynmackley

Not sure about the term Net Neutrality? We break down what it means for you in everyday English.

Posted in I've Always Wanted To Know..., In The News, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged FCC, Internet, Net Neutrality, net neutrality made simple, streaming, tech termsLeave a comment

Router flaw puts ATT U-verse customers at risk

Posted on September 6, 2017September 5, 2017 by cynmackley

A flaw in router security puts nearly all ATT U-verse subscribers at risk.

Posted in Hardware & Peripherals, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged Internet, modems, network, routers, safety, securityLeave a comment

Chrome: Enable Missing Read Mode

Posted on July 5, 2017 by cynmackley

Learn how to activate distraction-free reading in Google Chrome.

Posted in Using The InternetTagged browser, chrome, distill, distilled, distraction, free, Internet, quick tips, read mode, windows, Windows 10, windows 7, windows 8, Windows 8.1, windows xp10 Comments

WiFi: The Super-Simple Explanation (I Hope)

Posted on April 24, 2017 by cynmackley

WiFi 101 - we break down how a wireless signal works.

Posted in Hardware & Peripherals, I've Always Wanted To Know..., Using The InternetTagged Internet, modem, router, tech terms, understanding wifi, wifi, wireless4 Comments

Nintendo Switch – A Hands-On Review

Posted on March 29, 2017 by cynmackley

Hands-on with the new Nintendo Switch game console.

Posted in Hardware & Peripherals, In The News, TV TechTagged gaming, in the news, Internet, Nintendo, Nintendo Switch, social media, Switch, video gamesLeave a comment

Bing And Tin Eye Image Search

Posted on February 15, 2017 by cynmackley

Learn how using a reverse-search image can help you out.

Posted in Cool Sites, Using The InternetTagged browsers, digital photography, Internet, photography, photos, quick tips1 Comment

What’s The Point Of A Long-Distance WiFi Antenna?

Posted on February 5, 2017 by cynmackley

We check out why you might want to think about a long-distance WiFi antenna.

Posted in Computer Terms, Hardware & PeripheralsTagged antenna, home network, improving WiFi, Internet, InternWiFi, public wifi, reception, wifiLeave a comment

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