Episodes

  • I’ve Lost My Password Vault. What Do I Do?

    I’ve Lost My Password Vault. What Do I Do?
    Nov 15 2025
    Lost your password vault? You’re not locked out forever. It's just an inconvenience. With some patience and the right steps, you can reset your accounts, rebuild your vault, and protect yourself from future mishap.
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    5 mins
  • How Do I Send an Email to Many People?

    How Do I Send an Email to Many People?
    Nov 14 2025
    Want to email a big group without looking like a spammer or getting blocked? I'll show you why the usual tricks don’t work well and walk you through safer, smarter ways to send group emails, from simple groups to full newsletter services.
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    11 mins
  • Gmail Is Removing “Check Mail From Other Accounts”

    Gmail Is Removing “Check Mail From Other Accounts”
    Nov 13 2025
    Gmail is taking away the handy “Check mail from other accounts” feature in 2026. If you use it to manage multiple email accounts in one place (Gmail), you’ll need an alternative approach. I'll cover what’s changing, why it matters, and the options you have left before your mail disappears.
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    6 mins
  • What Happens If I Don’t Update to Windows 11?

    What Happens If I Don’t Update to Windows 11?
    Nov 12 2025
    Thinking of skipping or delaying Windows 11? You can keep using Windows 10 safely, but changes are inevitable. From security updates to app support, here’s what happens if you stay put. Learn how long you can expect things to keep working before problems appear.
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    7 mins
  • Why Do System Cleanup Utilities Report So Many Errors on a Supposedly Clean System?

    Why Do System Cleanup Utilities Report So Many Errors on a Supposedly Clean System?
    Nov 10 2025
    Some system cleaners cry wolf, showing scary error counts to pressure you into buying. Others disagree on what counts as “dirty.” I'll unpack the scare tactics, the lack of standards, and the risks of using these utilities, plus safer ways to keep your PC running smoothly.
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    5 mins
  • How Do I Boot If All I Get Is a Blue Screen?

    How Do I Boot If All I Get Is a Blue Screen?
    Nov 8 2025
    A blue screen that won’t go away feels like the end, but it may not be. Learn how to boot from other media, rescue your files, and figure out if it’s Windows or hardware at fault. Most importantly, backing up now saves heartbreak later.
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    8 mins
  • What Are Those Numbers Labeled MD5, SHA, Etc., Listed With Downloads?

    What Are Those Numbers Labeled MD5, SHA, Etc., Listed With Downloads?
    Nov 7 2025
    Wonder what those strange strings of numbers labelled things like MD5 or SHA mean next to a download? They’re a way to double-check that a file is safe and complete. Here’s how checksums work, why they matter, and when you might want to use them.
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    11 mins
  • Command Prompt? Power Shell? Terminal? What’s the Difference? Which Do I Want?

    Command Prompt? Power Shell? Terminal? What’s the Difference? Which Do I Want?
    Nov 6 2025
    Ever right-click the Start button and wonder why you sometimes see Command Prompt, other times PowerShell, or maybe something called Terminal? They look similar, but each has its own role.
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    12 mins