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• The Recycle Bin You Might Not Know About (Perhaps Holding Data You Thought You’d Lost)
  Posted on Wednesday January 28, 2026
  Think the Recycle Bin on your PC is the last stop for deleted files? Not always. I'll show you a second, often-overlooked Recycle Bin hiding in your cloud storage. It might rescue files you thought were gone for good. Continue Reading »
• Is Private Browsing Really Private?
  Posted on Monday January 26, 2026
  Private browsing sounds safer than it really is. I'll explain what Incognito mode actually hides, what it absolutely doesn’t, and when it’s still worth using. If you think private mode keeps your online activity secret, you’ll want to see where the real limits are. Continue Reading »
• Why Didn’t Microsoft Fix My Pet Peeve?
  Posted on Saturday January 24, 2026
  Ever wonder why Microsoft never fixes that one thing that drives you crazy? It’s not personal. I'll break down why some annoyances stay put, how Windows chooses what to fix, and why even simple changes can be surprisingly risky. Continue Reading »
• How You Can Avoid Social Media Algorithms
  Posted on Friday January 23, 2026
  Social media often shows you what it wants you to see, not what you asked for. I'll explain how those algorithms work and the steps you can take to see more of what matters to you. Continue Reading »
• How Does My Computer Know Where I Am?
  Posted on Thursday January 22, 2026
  Ever wonder how your computer or phone “knows” where you are, and why it sometimes gets it wrong? I'll break down the clues your devices use, why location mistakes happen, and what you can do when websites think you’re somewhere else entirely. Continue Reading »
• Why Am I Seeing So Many CAPTCHAs?
  Posted on Wednesday January 21, 2026
  Tired of being asked if you're human? I'll explain what site owners like me are dealing with behind the scenes and why you’ll probably be clicking “I’m not a robot” a lot more often. Continue Reading »
• Is it Safe to Put Two-Factor Codes in My Password Vault?
  Posted on Monday January 19, 2026
  Storing 2FA codes in your password vault might slightly reduce security, but the risk is minimal compared to the convenience. Continue Reading »
• Find Your Microsoft Account Recovery Email
  Posted on Thursday January 15, 2026
  Your Microsoft account recovery email address is an important part of making sure you never lose access to your account. Continue Reading »
• An Unexpected Way Videos Can Expose Your Location
  Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
  Something many people do every day may expose their location in ways they aren't aware of. Continue Reading »
• So, Leo, Where Ya Been?
  Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026
  Did ya miss me? Did ya notice? I'll explain what was happening behind the scenes. Continue Reading »