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An example of a 404 page not found error

Tip of the Day: Bookmarks Can Break

Google, the search engine

Tip of the Day: Google is a Search Engine, not a Reference Source

Android Factory Reset

Tip of the Day: Factory Reset

Example of an Email Notification

Tip of the Day: Turn Off Email Notifications

WhatsApp Web

Tip of the Day: Web Versions of Mobile Messaging Apps

An email with only a link

Tip of the Day: Always Send More than a Link

Desktop of my Windows 10 Home Example Machine

Tip of the Day: Set a Meaningful Desktop Background

F5

Tip of the Day: SHIFT or CTRL F5 to Bypass the Cache

F11 Maximize

Tip of the Day: Maximize the Browser with F11

Net View

Tip of the Day: View the Machines on Your Network in Command Prompt

YouTube Subscriptions Page

Tip of the Day: Skip YouTube Suggestions

Dialing a Phone

Tip of the Day: Dial Zero for Humanity

Speed

Tip of the Day: “Up to” Means Less Than

Avoid Ransomware!

Tip of the Day: Protect Your Backups from Ransomware

Google Takeout

Tip of the Day: Google Takeout

Windows 10's Mail's Focused Inbox

Tip of the Day: Turn Off Mail’s Focused Inbox

Ratings

Tip of the Day: Read the Reviews

Lastpass's Password Generator

Tip of the Day: View Your Generated Password

Spam email relating to COVID-19

Tip of the Day: Legitimate Information Doesn’t Arrive Unsolicited

Clicked Link opening web browser in background

Tip of the Day: ALT+TAB as a Workaround

Control Panel Network Adapters

Tip of the Day: Access Network Adapter Settings Quickly

File Properties displayed in File Explorer

Tip Of The Day: Three Useful Windows File Explorer Keyboard Shortcuts

Desktop Icon Settings

Tip of the Day: Control Desktop Icons

Running CHKDSK

Tip of the Day: CHKDSK is Fine for SSDs

Data erasure -- clean the drive option

Tip of the Day: Formatting Your PC Using “Reset This PC”

Your New Computer

Tip of the Day: Ask Yourself “How Long Will I Use It?”

FireFox Master Password

Tip of the Day: Set a Browser Master Password

Tip of the Day: Let Yourself be Seen and Heard

Tip of the Day: Let Yourself be Seen and Heard

With social distancing comes isolation. Don't let your fear of a camera stop you from connecting with your friends and family, or allowing them to connect with you.

Authy desktop

Tip of the Day: Use Authy for Two-Factor

Searching for Settings

Tip of the Day: Search for Settings

Tip of the Day: Online Is No Substitute for Local Backups

Restart Required

Tip of the Day: Take Control of Windows Update’s Reboot

Downloading subtitles in YouTube Studio

Tip of the Day: Transform Recorded Speech to Text for Free

Power Button

Tip of the Day: The Power Button Doesn’t Turn Off Power (Mostly)

Disabling Chrome in the Background

Tip of the Day: Disable Chrome in Background After Close

My mobile data usage

Tip of the Day: Watch Your Data

Tip of the Day: You Can Image Other Drives

Android Hotspot Configuration

Tip of the Day: Your Personal Hotspot

Pointer Trails Setting

Tip of the Day: Pointer Trails

The Context Menu key

Tip of the Day: The Context Menu Key

Available Wireless Networks

Tip of the Day: Use a Guest Network If You Can

Windows 10 with a custom lock image

Tip of the Day: Change Your Lock and Sign-in Screen Background

Google App Icons

Tip of the Day: Rearrange Google App Icons

Standard Account Type

Tip of the Day: Consider a Limited User Account

Texting and Chatting

Tip of the Day: Chat Clients Can Spread Malware

Utility Work

Tip of the Day: Do You Need Backup Internet?

Shielded Router

Tip of the Day: Update Your Router’s Firmware

OneDrive Recycle Bin Reminder Email

Tip of the Day: OneDrive Has a Recycle Bin

Give It A Try!

Tip of the Day: Just Give It a Try

Downloads settings in Google Chrome

Tip of the Day: Let the Browser Ask Where to Put Downloads