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Upgrade your PCs and Macs to ChromeOS Flexheard on Sat 16 Nov 24
Breathe new life into your existing devices Install ChromeOS Flex to make your existing PCs and Macs faster and more secure. With 6-second boot-up times and automatic background updates, they’ll start quickly and won’t slow down over time.
';--have i been pwned?heard on Sat 16 Nov 24
Check if your email address is in a data breach
Life Span Rochesterheard on Sat 16 Nov 24
Lifespan provides information, guidance and more than 30 services for older adults and caregivers. A regional nonprofit serving Monroe and surrounding Finger Lakes counties, NY.
D-Link End-Of-Life product listheard on Sat 16 Nov 24
D-Link has a PDF on its Web site of End of Life products. Be warned that it takes a while to load - it’s 97 pages! We’ll put a link to it on our Web site in a bit.
Greenlight Internet Speed Testheard on Sat 16 Nov 24
GIGantic Internet Speed Test Your Speed
Spectrum Internet Speed Testheard on Sat 16 Nov 24
Use the Internet speed test to see how your current Internet or WiFi connection measures up. Results may vary based on device capabilities, number of connected devices and router placement. If your WiFi speed is lower than expected, try moving closer to your router or checking your internet speed with another device.
Greenlight Router Recommendationsheard on Sat 16 Nov 24
It can be difficult to choose the best Internet router for your needs. If you conduct more bandwidth-intensive activities, such as streaming 4K movies or playing a lot of online games, or if you live in a household with multiple devices connected to the Internet at the same time, a more powerful Internet router may be necessary to help manage bandwidth. Below are recommendations of routers that work best for our high-speed fiber Internet.
The Microlino is a four-wheeled, battery electric bubble carheard on Sat 9 Nov 24
The Microlino is a four-wheeled, battery electric bubble car manufactured by the company Micro since its introduction in 2022. Made in two variants, it is classified as either a light or a heavy quadricycle, with the latter having a top speed of 90 km/h. The Microlino is equipped with a trunk, a sunroof, a front-opening door, and externally mounted headlights. It can be charged with either a household or a Type 2 connector with no fast charging capability.[6] As a microcar, it contains aspects of a car and motorcycle, and has 50% fewer parts than a typical automobile.
Sneakersheard on Sat 9 Nov 24
A security pro finds his past returning to haunt him when he and his unique team are tasked with retrieving a particularly important item. Robert Redford, Sidney Poitier, Dan Aykroyd
The Beekeeperheard on Sat 9 Nov 24
A retired military operative, who now serves as a Beekeeper in a secret organization that protects the world like bees in a hive, is forced into a campaign of revenge when his neighbor's finances are wiped out after a phishing scam.
FTC: Stop Gift Card Scamsheard on Sat 9 Nov 24
You care about your customers. Help them avoid gift card scams. Stop Gift Card Scams is a consumer education campaign sponsored by the Federal Trade Commission and its partners to fight scams that use gift cards. If you’re a local or national retailer, a retailer association, a state or local law enforcement agency, or simply interested in sharing information in your community, we hope you’ll join us. Together, we can help protect people against gift card scams.
How to prevent/remove a specific update from trying to installheard on Sat 9 Nov 24
To prevent a specific update from installing on your Windows 10 Pro system, you can use the "Show or hide updates" troubleshooter package provided by Microsoft. Here's how you can do it:
How to Remove a Printer From Your Windows 11/10 PCheard on Sat 9 Nov 24
If you’re only looking to remove the printer’s connection from your PC and without deleting the printer’s drivers, use the Settings app method. This method ensures the selected printer doesn’t appear in any print dialog boxes.
Set up your Brother machine on a wireless networkheard on Sat 9 Nov 24
Before you set up your Brother machine You must find out the wireless network settings of your wireless router or access point. Check and write down the current wireless network settings below (you will need this information later):
Test drive Linux distros online!heard on Sat 2 Nov 24
We provide an online platform that allows you to test drive 50+ operating systems with 500+ different versions. We want you to be able to test various Linux distros easily on your web browser without making a live USB and installing on your personal computer.
Protect Your Payments and Keep Free Trials Freeheard on Sat 2 Nov 24
Shop privately and securely. Pay with virtual Privacy Cards that shield your card info. Block overcharging and prevent fraud Set limits to control your spending Pause, unpause, and close cards any time
Can I stop Chrome from opening up a new tab every time a link is clicked?heard on Sat 2 Nov 24
I did this: Sign in to your account In address bar type Google and press enter At bottom find settings click on it Got to search settings Then go to ”Where results open” section Selecting this option “Open each selected result in a new browser window” will open your specified link on new tab. And deselecting the option will open your specified in current tab. Click on “save” and click on “ok” your preferences have been saved.
OpenOffice - Java is installed, but why isn't it recognized?heard on Sat 2 Nov 24
Are you sure that you have the right version of Java installed? Please check the release notes for the version of OpenOffice you have installed. The Java system version that is pre-installed on a new computer or that comes with the distribution of an operating system may or may not work with Apache OpenOffice. To be sure, we recommend to download the current version of the Java Runtime Environment from https://www.java.com. After installation of OpenOffice, if Java is still not recognized, click Tools ? Options ? OpenOffice ? Java. The OpenOffice Java window will open. It takes some time for the software to populate the big list box. Be patient. In the box under "Java is already installed", ensure that the right version of Java has an activated radio button. Java will now be recognized by OpenOffice. You may have to repeat this step when you update Java Runtime Environment.
Chrome - Clear cache & cookiesheard on Sat 26 Oct 24
When you use a browser, like Chrome, it saves some information from websites in its cache and cookies. Clearing them fixes certain problems, like loading or formatting issues on sites.
WinGet tool to install and manage applicationsheard on Sat 26 Oct 24
The WinGet command line tool enables users to discover, install, upgrade, remove and configure applications on Windows 10 and Windows 11 computers. This tool is the client interface to the Windows Package Manager service.
Windows Update Troubleshooterheard on Sat 26 Oct 24
If you get an error code while downloading and installing Windows updates, the Update Troubleshooter can help resolve the problem.
Audacity: the world's most popular audio editing and recording appheard on Sat 26 Oct 24
Audacity is the world’s most popular free software for recording and editing audio. So if you're producing music, a podcast, or just playing around with audio, Audacity is for you.
Identity Theft - links to Freeze your Creditheard on Sat 26 Oct 24
Identity Theft is when a hacker uses your personal identifying information and pretends to be you in order to commit fraud or to gain other financial benefits. Thieves look to steal user’s personal information: full name, home address, email address, online login and passwords, Social Security number, driver’s license number, passport number, or bank number.
Arca Noae’s OS/2-based operating systemheard on Sat 26 Oct 24
ArcaOS is not just a repackaged, re-branded OS/2 Warp distribution. ArcaOS has undergone significant enhancements to address long-outstanding issues with prior OS/2 distributions, as well as to ensure its compatibility with the widest range of modern hardware available. Many portions of the OS have been completely rewritten to more fully leverage the power and performance of modern PCs. This isn’t your grandfather’s OS/2.
How to change the look and feel of Windows 11heard on Sat 26 Oct 24
Windows 11 lets you change colors, wallpapers, and other settings to make your experience a little more personal. On Windows 11, you can customize many settings to change the desktop's appearance and other elements to make the experience more personal or quickly refresh the feel to avoid the same look every day.
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