Daves Computer Tips

In this three-part series, I will explain how I set up my new router to strike a balance between security and performance in my particular circumstances. While individual circumstances and settings may vary by manufacturer and router, the basic principles should remain the same. The first thing I did was update the router’s firmware. It is essential to update router firmware ...

Smart App Control in Windows 11 is a security feature that prevents the download of suspicious apps. However, unlike most security measures, Smart App Control does not include a whitelist/exception option, nor does it include any options to circumvent the block. I recently tried to download an application I know from experience is perfectly safe, but Smart App Control blocked...

Microsoft is killing perpetual Office licenses on July 13, 2026. Microsoft’s digital licensing certificate will expire, which will transform Word, Excel, and PowerPoint into read-only apps. These apps will still be able to open documents, but they will not be able to edit, save, or create new files. Currently, this only affects Apple versions of Office (Office 2019 for Mac) t...

If you were here last week, you would have learned how to stop Samsung from draining your battery. You can find it right here if you missed it: How To Stop Samsung Battery Drain This week, I want to jump over to Google. Many of us use Google to save pictures, emails, and even to plan our calendars of events. I want to focus on the Google Calendar this week and teach you how t...

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