Related to computer use generally, not hardware or operating system specific.
Firefox is a great everyday browser if you want something calm, simple, and private. It isn’t run by a big advertising company, so it isn’t trying to follow you around the internet. That means fewer pop‑ups, fewer surprises, and a cleaner, easier experience while you browse. Firefox is also the only major browser not built … Read more
Some websites restrict access to specific browsers and may refuse to load unless Chrome or Microsoft Edge is used. This behavior is often caused by user‑agent filtering rather than any actual incompatibility with Firefox. A user‑agent string identifies the browser to a website, and some sites block Firefox by checking this string and rejecting anything … Read more
Without violating their privacy, one of our clients recently had lightening strike their home resulting in a total loss of their personal property, including computing equipment. We will be assisting them in the interim to rescue if possible their burned computing device data and restore whatever networking they may need in the longer term. If … Read more
Old iPads, modern email, and the “Purchased” workaround in 2026 Trying to use a modern email provider on an old iPad (iOS 9) in 2026 is brutal: But there is still one path that works—using a newer device to unlock older app versions. 1. Why old iPads fail with modern mail a. TLS is too … Read more
Repairing or replacing an HDMI port on a motherboard is extremely difficult. The connector is soldered directly to the board with many small pins and anchor points, and even a slight error can damage nearby components. For this reason, our shop does not perform direct HDMI port soldering on motherboards. We do replace HDMI‑related parts … Read more
Despite multiple reverse lookup attempts, there is no publicly verifiable owner or business registration linked to the phone number 844-393-1636 used by Casey Computer. This strongly suggests the number is part of a centralized or anonymous call routing system, not tied to a specific local entity. What We Found — About the Person Shown on the … Read more
How to interpret differences To independently confirm Eero’s number, run a wired Speedtest.net check. If those match, Eero is accurate. If not, you’ve uncovered a gap between what the ISP delivers and what Eero reports.
The purpose of this article is to help consumers relate Internet speeds to something more tangible like water pipe sizes so that they may make more intelligent decisions about the amount of Internet they actually need. Major companies are selling “city water mains” to individual households when they cannot possibly use that kind of bandwidth. … Read more
BitLocker is Microsoft’s built-in drive encryption tool, designed to protect data in case of device theft. But for most users, the greater risk is losing access—whether from a forgotten recovery key or a system glitch—making data loss more likely than theft. Here’s the pragmatic reality: BitLocker: Pros vs. Cons Pros Cons Protects data if device … Read more
Artificial Intelligent is not a bad word, any more than money is a bad word. Todays AI, or we prefer to call them Large Language Models (LLMs), do not think for themselves per se, what they do is combine language with logic, database queries, and worldwide access to website information into everyday accessible interfaces for … Read more
