If you have a printer physically connected to your computer, Windows allows you to easily share that printer with other people who have access to your network. You may not, however, want to give other people unfettered access to your printer. For example, you may have a work schedule that...
Mesh Network vs. Wi-Fi Extender vs. Access Points: Which Is Better?
Having an internet connection is vital to almost everything we do these days. Thanks to home automation, streaming services, and personal smart devices, it’s important to cover your entire home or workplace with good connectivity. There are multiple options when it comes to blanketing your environment in internet coverage. Mesh...
What’s the Difference Between a Virus, a Trojan, a Worm, and a Rootkit?
Computers (in all shapes and sizes) have become crucial to our lives. All our work, information, and critical services now run through computer systems. That makes them a target for all sorts of malicious software. However, not every piece of nasty code is the same. There’s a huge variety of...
How to Backup Google Chrome History
It is only after you lose your browsing history that you realize how much you relied on it. You’ll waste hours and hours tracking down all the important websites you frequently visit, to say nothing of the sites you never find again. Losing your Google Chrome history is surprisingly easy....
How to Set Up and Use Alexa to Get Help in an Emergency
If you have an Alexa-enabled device, you’re not alone in an emergency situation. Along with Alexa’s laundry list of concierge services, like sharing local news or weather updates, it can also request help in the event of an emergency. In the event of an emergency, Alexa’s Emergency Help feature is...