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  • Old Games, Updates and Slow Videos

    In case you really need to play those old Flash games, the ones that Adobe killed at the end of 2020, you should try Ruffle, a Flash player emulator (www.ruffle.rs). Though it might require a little work to get web-based Flash games working with the relevant browser extension, it will let you play those games…

  • Gone Phishing

    JustGetMyData.com is a site where you can easily find out how to get a copy of your data from many of the more popular websites. The site uses a stoplight coloring system to give you a quick idea of how easy it is to get data from each site, with directions on how to proceed.…

  • New Year’s Security Checkup

    T he new year is a great time to look at your security and computer disaster readiness. Here are a few steps to take to make your online experience safer. • You likely know it, but it is time to make all passwords unique and not based on any personally identifiable information. If your passwords…

  • Check Your Privacy Settings

    After recent operating system upgrades, it’s time to check your smartphone’s privacy settings. On an iPhone, go to Settings, then Privacy; on an Android, if you are running system 11, go to Privacy (but your phone vendor may have modified this location). If you find Permission Manager, you’ll find everything bundled together there. Decide whether…

  • When to Repair and When to Replace

    When deciding between repairing a broken computer and buying a new one, you should consider the age of your computer, the repair cost, the cost of the replacement, and the cost of the new software that you might have to buy. Generally, if the computer is more than five years old, the repair costs may…

  • Check Your Data and Dinosaurs

    Were dinosaurs living near your house millions of years ago? You can find out at dinosaurpictures.org by clicking on the link to their interactive globe of ancient Earth. Be prepared for changes in water levels and locations. Internet Explorer 11 is finally going out of support next year, but it’s dropping out of Microsoft Teams…