I had been recommending HP printers for about 30 years since the original HP LaserJet printer was introduced in the 1980s. While HP products have generally been good, their business practices have become disappointing as is evidenced by the numerous class action lawsuits filed against them. One lawsuit addressed the problem of HP printers no longer printing… Continue reading Here’s why I no longer recommend HP printers
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Evernote for MacOS Recent Update Version Changelog
This document provides notes for recent updates to the MacOS version of Evernote. You can learn about new features and what has been fixed or improved. Version 7.14 Fixed: Sometimes the app would get stuck loading a note (usually a web clip or shared note) until finally it gave up and assumed you were offline.… Continue reading Evernote for MacOS Recent Update Version Changelog
CloudFlare Error 522 Connection Timed Out
If you’re using CloudFlare, you may find that it initially works fine and significantly speeds up your website page load times. Then, after a period of weeks or months, you may start to notice a lot of Error 522 errors stating that the connection timed out — similar to the message displayed below. The image… Continue reading CloudFlare Error 522 Connection Timed Out
Google Chrome: Preemptive and Proactive Browser Security with Enhanced Protection
Summary If you are a regular Google Chrome user you may be interested in the enhanced protection feature that can be enabled in Settings under Security. To learn more, from within Chrome you can go to this link chrome://settings/security Chrome Enhanced Protection When you go to the Security options in Chrome, under Enhanced protection you… Continue reading Google Chrome: Preemptive and Proactive Browser Security with Enhanced Protection
ChiroTouch Version 7.2.9 Resolves Adobe Flash Issue
Problem Description in Brief ChiroTouch software is used by advanced healthcare practitioners for office management and patient care. Some of the software modules or features rely on Adobe Flash which is no longer available. Software updates are required for all features of ChiroTouch to keep working. This is explained in more details below. Those wanting… Continue reading ChiroTouch Version 7.2.9 Resolves Adobe Flash Issue
Apple Mac Activity Monitor CPU Usage Display Gauge Not Showing — Big Sur macOS 11
On Apple computers, in the Applications folder, in Utilities, you will find the Activity Monitor software. This is a very useful tool for identifying if the computer is overworking on certain tasks. The CPU Usage feature found in Activity Monitor under the Window menu is supposed to display a CPU Usage gauge like the one… Continue reading Apple Mac Activity Monitor CPU Usage Display Gauge Not Showing — Big Sur macOS 11
Beware of Fake Delivery Alerts Sent by Text Message and Email
About Delivery Alert Scams “As online shopping sees its biggest holiday season ever, hackers are sending fake delivery notices impersonating Amazon, UPS and FedEx, with scams up 72% from last year and 440% from October to November. Clicking a fake shipping notification link can launch ransomware or launch a counterfeit branded site to trick users… Continue reading Beware of Fake Delivery Alerts Sent by Text Message and Email