Why Didn’t Microsoft Fix This Horrible Bug?
Not all bugs will be fixed or fixed quickly. Not all bugs are even bugs. Why Didn’t Microsoft Fix This Horrible Bug? from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident Computing weekly newsletter:...
View ArticleWhy Do Things That Aren’t Broken Keep Changing?
Change is inevitable. But sometimes, an online service's improvements are viewed as just the opposite by some. Why Do Things That Aren’t Broken Keep Changing? from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident Computing...
View ArticleThou Art Not Too Old: Viking Edition
Legendary thoughts on aging. Thou Art Not Too Old: Viking Edition from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident Computing weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.askleo.com
View ArticleYou’re Never Too Old!
"I'm old" is a frustratingly common complaint. I talk a little about how that mindset might get in the way of the incredible opportunities technology presents. You’re Never Too Old! from Ask Leo!. Get...
View ArticleDo You Really Need to Reply?
One way to reduce the amount of email you get is to reduce the amount you send. One way to do that? Think twice before replying. Do You Really Need to Reply? from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident Computing...
View ArticleWhy I Keep Saying You’re Just Not That Interesting
Many people are concerned that they are specifically targeted by hackers, advertisers, and others. Nope. Why I Keep Saying You’re Just Not That Interesting from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident Computing...
View ArticleWhy Can’t the Poor Just Pirate Software?
Commercial software can be expensive. Can you just pirate software if you can't afford it? You can guess my answer, but even better: theft isn't necessary. Why Can’t the Poor Just Pirate Software? from...
View ArticleThe Deep, Dark Secret Behind Ask Leo!
Not long ago, I came up with the words to describe part of what I do. It was kind of a secret... until now. The Deep, Dark Secret Behind Ask Leo! from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident Computing weekly...
View ArticleIn Search of Perfect Security
Perfect security is a myth. What's important is to pay attention to the trade-offs you make. In Search of Perfect Security from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident Computing weekly newsletter:...
View ArticleSo You Want to Work a Helpdesk
What's most important when trying to help people struggling with technology? So You Want to Work a Helpdesk from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident Computing weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.askleo.com
View Article9 Reasons Email Is Wonderful
Some say that email is dead. My take is completely opposite: email is one of our most effective communication methods. 9 Reasons Email Is Wonderful from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident Computing weekly...
View ArticleWould You Give Your Wallet to a Stranger?
Many people seem more than willing to give a complete stranger access their computer. It's safer to give them your wallet. Would You Give Your Wallet to a Stranger? from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident...
View ArticleChange for the Sake of Change?
People often complain that the latest update to their favorite software is just "change for the sake of change". I don't think so. Change for the Sake of Change? from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident...
View ArticleIf I Could Tell You Only One Thing…
What's most important to know about keeping your computer secure? If I Could Tell You Only One Thing… from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident Computing weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.askleo.com
View ArticleHow Can It Be Safe to Give My Information to Anyone?
If we listen to the news, we might never leave the house, much less go online. I'll review why that kind of thinking is opportunity lost as well as how to stay safe. How Can It Be Safe to Give My...
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