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Ad blocker: think twice before banishing all ads

Tempting, isn’t it? Banishing those annoying, blinky, pop-up ads with a single click. Ad blockers promise a web utopia, faster and cleaner than ever before. But hold on – there’s more to blocking than meets the eye. Sure, ad blockers can be super handy. They silence the auto-play videos and banish the ads that follow […]

Ditch the lag – finding the perfect antivirus

Worried antivirus software will turn your computer into a sluggish sloth? Not anymore! Ditch the performance fears and say hello to a new breed of anti-virus built for speed and security. Gone are the days of resource-guzzling scans bogging down your every click. Let’s face it, online threats lurk everywhere, but who wants to choose […]

Guest Wi-Fi? Apple Makes Sharing a Breeze!

Hosting friends and family often comes with the inevitable question: “What’s the Wi-Fi password?” Sharing that string of complex characters can be awkward, especially if you worry about typos or security. But fear not, Apple users, there’s a smoother way to connect your guests! Unlock the Magic of Seamless Sharing: Voila! Your guest is now […]

Taming notifications: why you should block most browser alerts

Ever been happily browsing when a blaring notification explodes on your screen, shattering your digital zen? Welcome to the age of browser notifications, where websites vie for your attention with pop-up alerts that range from annoying to outright risky. But fear not, you’re not at the mercy of this digital bombardment. In fact, you hold […]

Utilize privacy-focused search engines

Most mainstream search engines collect and store user data for targeted advertising. As an alternative, consider using privacy-focused search engines like DuckDuckGo or Startpage, which prioritize user privacy by not tracking or storing personal information. While these search engines may not provide the most personalized results, they do offer a more private alternative — reducing the […]

Beware of digital disasters: backup your data regularly

Imagine this: your computer sputters, coughs, and then… dies. Or worse, a nasty ransomware attack encrypts your precious files, demanding a hefty ransom you don’t want to pay. Panic sets in, right? But wait! Take a deep breath, digital warriors, because there’s a secret weapon against data disasters: backups. Think of backups as your digital […]