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Question from Brooke: I found a free images site that I really like because it specializes in the kind of photos I use on my blog.
The thing is, all the images on there are in WebP format and I really prefer using JPGs.
Can you tell me the best (as in easiest) way to convert WebP files into JPG files? [Read more…]
As you probably know, the scammers of the world are getting sneakier by the day.
One of the latest scams that’s making the rounds right now consists of a mostly blank email with a line stating some variation of the following:
“If you can’t see the images below, click here.“
In all the scam emails the words “click here” will be hyperlinked to a malicious web page.
By default, your Windows PC is watching your every move and sending the data it collects about your computer usage back to Microsoft.
Unfortunately, there are a couple of serious issues with this…
First of all, it’s an invasion of your privacy. Does Microsoft really need to know what you use your computer for?
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Question from Elaine: I have a very annoying Facebook friend who drives me nuts on there, but for practical reasons I can’t unfriend him.
I have already unfollowed him to prevent his posts from showing up in my newsfeed.
My question is how can I prevent him from seeing MY posts as well? [Read more…]
Question from Chris: I’ve asked this question of several people who should know and received several conflicting answers.
I guess this is one of those things that boils down more to opinion than science.
I’ve been reading your blog for quite a while now and I think you really know what you’re talking about, so I thought I’d ask your opinion on it.