Ask Leo

• Don’t Call Yourself Stupid
  Posted on Monday February 16, 2026
  Feeling “stupid” about computers? STOP IT. I'll discuss why that label holds you back, how attitude changes what you can accomplish, and better words to use when you need help. Continue Reading »
• How Long Does Email Delivery Take?
  Posted on Saturday February 14, 2026
  Email is typically very fast, but sometimes it can take hours or even days. I'll explain why delays might happen, what spam filters and busy servers really do, and how long mail servers keep trying before they give up. Continue Reading »
• Three Ways Spammers Can Tell If You’ve Opened One of Their Emails
  Posted on Friday February 13, 2026
  I'll share three simple ways spammers know you’ve read their email, and how you can avoid more spam in the future. Continue Reading »
• Lessons from a Fall
  Posted on Thursday February 12, 2026
  An injury turned everyday tech into a lifeline and exposed a few surprises. From what worked to what failed, I'll share my experience so you can be a little better prepared when life throws you an inevitable curveball. Continue Reading »
• How Do I Get Rid of Copilot Everywhere?
  Posted on Wednesday February 11, 2026
  Copilot popping up everywhere? I'll show you how much of it you can disable or hide. Continue Reading »
• How Do I Decrypt Files Encrypted by Ransomware?
  Posted on Monday February 09, 2026
  Prevention and preparation are the best solutions to ransomware. Continue Reading »
• Can You Recommend a Cordless Keyboard and Mouse?
  Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026
  Tired of keyboards that fail too soon or slow you down? I’ll share what I think matters when choosing a keyboard and mouse, what I do, and why “wireless” may not be your friend. Continue Reading »
• Managing Windows File Explorer’s Navigation Pane
  Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
  File Explorer’s messy left side driving you crazy? I'll show you how to clean up the navigation pane, remove clutter, and pin only the folders you actually use. Continue Reading »
• How Do I Get a Program to Auto-start When I Sign In to Windows?
  Posted on Thursday February 05, 2026
  Want a program to start automatically every time you sign in to Windows? There’s a simple, built-in way to do it. Continue Reading »
• Has My Computer Been Hacked?
  Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026
  It's easy to jump to the conclusion your computer has been hacked, but it's usually not the case. Regardless, preventing a hack is easier than recovering from one. Continue Reading »