Internet – Daves Computer Tips

How To Avoid AI Phishing Email Scams

Jim Canfield — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:17:50 +0000

Certainly, in my opinion, AI has been responsible for advancements in numerous fields, enhancing efficiency, creativity, and innovation in: However, nothing, not even AI, is all good. When “bad actors” act before deterrents are in place, they can have terrible consequences. Using AI for the development of Malware is one of the easiest ways for cybercriminals to harm large numbers of…

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What Is The Most Private Browser?

Jim Hillier — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:01:50 +0000

The latest story doing the rounds on tech sites is based on the results of a “study” by a company called Digitain to ascertain levels of browser privacy. According to the Digitain report, Google Chrome is by far the least private browser… well, no sh*t Sherlock. In the study, rankings for browsers were evaluated on how they handled privacy, anti-fingerprinting, tracker and data blocking…

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How To Stop Gemini From Reading Screen

Jason Shuffield — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:04:20 +0000

Last week, we covered how to adjust Facebook Display Settings. If you missed that article, you can find it here: How To Adjust Facebook Display Settings This week, I want to cover something on privacy. Not on Facebook, but a Google AI feature called Gemini. I want to bring this up because I received a notification that Google turned on Gemini, and it would automatically capture information on…

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How To Change Your Gmail Address

Jim Hillier — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 06:25:35 +0000

Up until now, in order to change their email address, Gmail users have needed to create a whole new account. However, Google has now introduced a new feature whereby a Gmail address can be changed without needing to create a new account and without any data loss. The feature is being rolled out gradually, so not all users will have immediate access. Note: The feature is included in your Google…

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Proton Mail’s New Mobile Apps

Jim Hillier — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 05:05:26 +0000

Looking for a secure, full-featured email client for iOS or Android? You need look no further than Proton Mail for mobile. Proton is a privacy-centric company based in Switzerland that has gained a large following within a relatively short period of time (100 million users as at 2023). The company quickly built a solid reputation for its privacy-focused offerings, including the Proton Mail email…

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AI – Too Much Too Soon?

Jim Hillier — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:16:02 +0000

Like it or loathe it, AI is permeating every aspect of the PC. Microsoft, Google, software developers, etc., are all pushing AI at every opportunity. But, the critical question here is… is AI truly ready for prime time? In my opinion, AI has been pushed down our throats ahead of its time, and I’ll explain my thinking. There are two hardware components that are essential for AI to function…

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Watch International TV From Your Browser

Terry Hollett — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:01:31 +0000

I was watching a YouTube video when it mentioned a website that allows you to watch International TV Stations directly from your browser. You know the drill, had to check it out myself. The website is tv.garden It’s pretty simple to use. Here is their default screen. Click on a country. It takes you to a list of channels. This will vary between countries. Canada has 111 channels listed.

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Beware Xmas Online Shopping Scams!

Jim Hillier — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 06:07:44 +0000

It’s almost Christmas time again, which means it’s gift time, and many of you will be looking to purchase online. The scammers are well aware of the increased activity at this time of year and crawl out from under their rocks to do their worst. Here then are some tips to help you avoid these scams: Scammers will employ all sorts of devious methods to make their products appear larger…

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Thunderbird Pro: Subscription-Based Email Client

Jim Hillier — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:01:43 +0000

In an obvious attempt to increase its revenue stream, Mozilla has announced the release of Thunderbird Pro, a new subscription-based email client. Thunderbird Pro is still in the early-bird stage, meaning that, at this time, potential users must first join a waiting list. According to the Thunderbird Pro product page, this new email service includes the following benefits: Mozilla…

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How To Improve Your Mobile Signal

Jim Canfield — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 05:04:06 +0000

In the past, I have heard many of my clients complain about spotty cell phone performance to the point where the phone won’t even ring, and the call might automatically go to voicemail. I personally have never experienced this problem, and to be honest, I never gave it much thought. I simply assumed they had spotty area coverage or poor carrier services to begin with. In a recent service call…

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How To Disable Google Photos Suggestions

Jason Shuffield — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:50:20 +0000

Last week, we covered ‘How You Can Create Animation from your Google Photos.’ If you missed that, you can find it here: How To Create Animation In Google Photos We are going to stick with the Google Photos subject and teach you something new. While I was playing around in the photo app, I noticed it offers options for edits and other suggestions. This got me thinking if there was a way to…

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Gmail Removing “Check Mail From Other Accounts” Feature

Jim Hillier — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:11:46 +0000

Google is removing the option to “Check mail from other accounts” in Gmail, which means users will no longer be able to manage email from multiple accounts within Gmail. If you use Gmail to manage a Gmail account only, you will not be affected. However, if you use Gmail to manage email from other (3rd-party) sources, you will no longer have that ability, starting from January 2026.

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How To Create Animation In Google Photos

Jason Shuffield — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:58:25 +0000

Last week, we covered, ‘How You Manage Screen Time on Your Roblox Account.’ If you missed that article, you can find it here: How To Manage Screen Time On Roblox Over the last six weeks, we have been covering Roblox, so I feel it is time to change gears and start a new subject. “What would this new subject be,’ you might be asking? This week, I’d like to introduce you to a feature on Google…

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Hallmark Card Studio Cannot Connect To Server

Terry Hollett — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:01:29 +0000

I was trying to make up a card with “Hallmark Card Studio” when I kept getting an internet connection error. It couldn’t connect to the server, and I couldn’t open any of the listed templates or clip art. For the first time after using this program for a few years, I realized it depends on an active internet connection. The biggest problem was that there was no problem with my internet.

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