Author: Anne

  • Microsoft Support for Windows 10

    You have probably been getting doomsday notices from assertive vendors and and spammers about Microsoft dropping support for Windows 10. Do not panic. Here is a link to a very good explanation of the consequences of Microsoft dropping support for Windows 10. https://www.mychoicesoftware.com/blogs/news/windows-10-support-is-ending-soon-what-you-need-to-know?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Sep%208th%2C%202025%20%2304%20-%20Mon%20-%20Informational%20-%20Blog%3A%20Win%2010%20EOL%20%282025-09-08%29&_kx=TPoNW-F-HuU9qXoUtfEAA590OVlyX8QEbl5rrql09W0.xxJxVT Here are my thoughts. In the past, when MS dropped support for…

  • Freezing your Credit Report

    Worried about the Muskrats getting at your data and doing something nefarious?  My credit reports are frozen. It’s free. Any company that is opening credit accounts for me must contact me to see my credit report.  Unless you are applying for credit every other week, your credit report does not need to be available to…

  • Just say “No” to Cookies.

    Hey! Here is a tip for those of you who might be feeling like you are seeing a lot more “junk” as you surf around the internet… I was responding to a client today who asked about accepting cookies and realized, non-geeks might not have notices this change of philosophy. More and more sites that…

  • How Do I Find A Computer That’s Right for Me (a Microsoft focus)?

    Well, I would hire me. LOL But if you would rather do your own thing, here is some simplified language and my approach to select a computer. Mind you, there can be details in technical specifications that will make me not follow the generalizations I discuss below, but this will help you avoid the worst…

  • Directory of Standard Remote Services with Pricing

    Effective January 2026 Absent a Retainer Service (see below for Retainer Services): The first call in a month, you will be bill $59.  This will cover up to 30 minutes of services and/or calls in the next 30 days.  Keep in mind that time for research and documentation is billable, not just the length of…

  • What Do I do with this Cookie Permission Banner Prompt?

    Many sites these days are asking your permission to use cookies. These are bits of information stored on your computer to make websites work “better” for you. By “better” websites mean, collect data to market to you better. Some cookies can be required for the site to operate, but many are just extra information so…