#tech-tips — Public Fediverse posts
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Locking down your OS privacy? In Windows 11, disabling background app microphone access prevents hidden listening tasks, but it can impact certain desktop apps and tools. Here is a quick look at what actually breaks when you flip the switch.
https://geekrewind.com/what-breaks-when-you-disable-background-app-microphone-access-in-windows-11-microphone-settings/ #Windows11 #Privacy #TechTips #OpenSource
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Take back control of your screen space. Learn how to easily restrict background app notifications in Windows 11 to stop distracting pop-ups and keep your focus where it belongs while working.
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Tired of Windows 11 missing files when you search? By default, it only checks your personal folders. Learn how to enable Enhanced File Indexing in your Advanced File Explorer options to index your entire storage drive and find documents, apps, and photos instantly. Read the full walkthrough: https://geekrewind.com/should-you-enable-enhanced-file-indexing-in-windows-11-advanced-file-explorer-options/ #Windows #TechTips #Microsoft #Windows11
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Take control of your operating system's privacy settings. Learn how to restrict app access to your account information in Windows 11 and stop third-party software from reading your profile details like your name and picture.
https://geekrewind.com/restrict-app-access-to-account-information-in-windows-11-privacy-settings/
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Take control of your audio cues! Learn how to customize, change, or completely turn off app notification sounds in Windows 11 using the built-in system settings. A quick and easy guide for a quieter workflow. https://geekrewind.com/customize-app-notification-sound-alerts-in-windows-11-notifications-settings/ #Windows11 #TechTips #Windows #OpenSource #Productivity
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Annoyed by Windows 11 automatically reopening your previous session's apps upon reboot? You can easily disable this behavior in your sign-in settings. Learn how to stop apps from relaunching automatically and get a clean desktop every time you log in.
https://geekrewind.com/disable-automatic-app-restart-in-windows-11-resume-settings/
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I see scammers using cheap printers to steal credit card info by slapping fake stickers over real QR codes on parking meters. Always run your finger over a code to check for a raised sticker edge before you scan it. I put together a full guide on how to spot these physical phishing traps on the Gwiz IT blog here: https://gwizit.com/go/prP4k8Y
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💻 #TechTips & #Advice from @privacyguides
“🚨 This Week In Privacy ⌗70 is live! We'll be talking about the latest Apple announcements, particularly the new Apple Watch functions that seem to be always listening․ We'll also be covering the latest privacy & securi…”
https://mastodon.neat.computer/@privacyguides/117254511294197227
🤖 via RSS feed. Not an endorsement.
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Tired of Windows losing track of time? Take precise control over your system clock by configuring manual time synchronization servers in Windows 11. Our latest guide walks you through setting up a reliable external NTP time source for accurate system timekeeping. #Windows11 #TechTips #SysAdmin #OpenSource #Windows https://geekrewind.com/how-to-configure-manual-date-and-time-synchronization-servers-in-windows-11-date-and-time-settings/
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Windows 11 includes a feature called Inking and Typing Personalization that learns your writing style and builds a custom dictionary locally. If you prefer to keep your typing habits private, you can easily clear this stored data. Read our full guide to learn how to reset your personal dictionary safely. https://geekrewind.com/clear-personal-dictionary-data-stored-in-windows-11-inking-and-typing-personalization-settings/ #Windows #Windows11 #Privacy #TechTips #OpenSource
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Annoyed by Windows 11 inserting app suggestions and promotional offers directly into your system settings and search bar? You can actually disable these prompts to keep your OS clean and focused. Read our complete guide to turn off unwanted recommendations today.
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Want a sharp, high-definition video feed for video calls without buying an extra camera? Windows 11 includes a built-in feature that links your phone straight to your PC to use as a webcam. Read our full guide to learn how to set it up easily using system settings.
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Get the most out of Windows 11's built-in Live Captions feature. This offline tool turns any spoken audio into on-screen text, and you can fully customize its style, size, and position to suit your workflow and accessibility needs.
Read the full guide: https://geekrewind.com/how-to-customize-live-captions-style-and-position-in-windows-11-accessibility-settings/
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Does a longer USB-C cable automatically mean worse performance? 👀
Not necessarily.
Cable length is only one part of the equation. Power rating, data capabilities, construction and whether a cable is active or passive all play a role in what it can actually deliver.
So instead of asking “Is this cable too long?”, there’s a much more useful question:
What can this cable actually do?
That’s exactly what caberQU helps you find out.
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Tired of ghost devices cluttering your audio output list on Windows 11? You can easily hide disconnected speakers, headsets, and microphones so you only see active hardware. Learn how to toggle this setting in our latest guide.
https://geekrewind.com/how-to-hide-or-show-disconnected-sound-devices-in-settings-on-windows-11/
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Want to tidy up your audio device list on Windows 11? Starting with recent experimental builds, you can easily manage and hide unplugged sound devices directly from the Settings app. Check out our quick guide to see how to declutter your audio settings.
#Windows11 #TechTips #Windows #OpenSource #GeekRewind https://geekrewind.com/how-to-hide-or-show-unplugged-sound-devices-in-settings-on-windows-11/
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Wondering if you should enable Advanced Crash Dump Logging in Windows 11? We take a technical look at system memory dumps, what they store on your drive during a crash, and whether this diagnostic setting is worth turning on for troubleshooting.
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Troubleshooting Windows Security: If Core Isolation or Memory Integrity fails to start on your machine, it leaves a gap in system protection. We have put together a clear, no-nonsense guide to help you resolve driver conflicts and get security isolation working properly again. https://geekrewind.com/what-to-do-when-windows-security-isolation-fails-to-start/ #Windows #TechTips #Security #SysAdmin #OpenTech
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Tired of a cluttered audio list in Windows 11? Learn how to easily hide or show disabled sound devices and keep your settings clean and organized. Read our quick tutorial to master your sound settings today.
https://geekrewind.com/how-to-hide-or-show-disabled-sound-devices-in-settings-on-windows-11/
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Is Windows voice typing missing words or misinterpreting your speech? Configuring your microphone gain levels usually fixes the problem right away. Learn how to adjust these settings in Windows Time and Language settings with our quick guide.
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Trouble with automatic region detection in Windows 11? When VPNs and Wi-Fi networks send mixed location signals, your PC gets confused about your country and time zone. Learn how to manually override and fix your language and region settings with our latest guide. https://geekrewind.com/what-to-do-when-automatic-region-detection-fails-in-windows-11-language-and-region/ #Windows11 #TechTips #OpenSource #SysAdmin #Windows
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Let's hope the new one arrives in time.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯https://amzn.to/4gI8ae3
The ST16000NT001 seems to be a little bit better than the ST16000NE000 it's replacing.
A bit faster, a bit more endurance- but otherwise the same 16TB drive. -
Should you let Windows 11 update your time zone automatically? We look at how the OS uses internet connections, Wi-Fi networks, and location sensors to keep your system clock accurate on the go, and whether privacy-conscious users should enable it. #Windows11 #TechTips #SysAdmin #Microsoft
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Most of us in IT cringe when we see a standard ISP router rental in a home. These boxes are often expensive and track your usage while offering poor performance. Buying your own hardware pays for itself in a year and keeps your data private. I wrote about why you should own your equipment on my blog: https://gwizit.com/go/GpsOYIh
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Data breaches happen every day. Are you sure you haven't been caught in one? Get free, instant breach alerts with Cyzo and take back control of your digital privacy.
#CyzoSecurity #Privacy #BreachMonitoring #TechTips #SecureYourData #OnlineSafety
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Reminder: If a product is free, your attention or data is the subscription fee.
3 small privacy settings to change today on your devices:
1. Disable "Cross-Website Tracking" in your browser settings.
2. Turn off location access for apps that have zero reason to know where you live.
3. Switch your default search engine to DuckDuckGo or SearXNG.
It takes 2 minutes and cuts down tracking by a mile.
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Tired of confusing manufacturer codes in your Windows 11 Bluetooth settings? You can easily rename your devices to clear, personal labels so you always know what you are connecting to. Read our step-by-step guide to tidy up your device list today. https://geekrewind.com/map-custom-bluetooth-device-names-in-windows-11-settings/ #Windows11 #TechTips #Windows #OpenSource #TechSupport
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Ever wondered how Windows Dynamic Lock actually works under the hood? It measures the Bluetooth signal strength (RSSI) of your paired smartphone to detect when you walk away, locking your PC after a short delay. Learn more about the mechanics behind this built-in privacy feature: https://geekrewind.com/what-windows-dynamic-lock-actually-does-with-bluetooth-devices/ #Windows #TechTips #Privacy #Bluetooth
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Windows showing the wrong city in your location settings? Unlike phones with built-in GPS, Windows relies on your ISP and nearby Wi-Fi routers to guess your location, leading to outdated data.
Learn how to troubleshoot and fix inaccurate Windows location services in our latest guide: https://geekrewind.com/what-to-do-when-windows-location-services-show-incorrect-city-data/
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Club TWiT show spotlight: Hands On Tech. Practical advice on smartphones, laptops, wearables, and smart home gear made simple. A focused member show for listeners who want more context and less interruption. https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech #HandsOnTech #TechTips