Internet – Daves Computer Tips

9 Alternative Sites To YouTube

Terry Hollett — Fri, 08 May 2026 04:40:21 +0000

Are you tired of YouTube? Or are you just looking for something different? Listed are 9 choices other than YouTube. I haven’t really dug into any of these, but I’ve had them bookmarked for ages. They are in alphabetical order, not preference. Most of them contain advertising – A necessary evil. 🙂 You can watch the videos without signing up, but you will have to create an account to like, dislike…

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How Much Account Verification Is Enough?

Jim Hillier — Wed, 06 May 2026 04:02:00 +0000

I’m all for enhanced online account security, but has it maybe gone a bit too far? These days, I find myself needing to sign in to some accounts over and over, and others are now putting me through hoops to prove my identity. All my online accounts are secured by 2FA where available. I use a password manager (Bitwarden) protected by a master password to manage all my passwords.

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Your Devices Are Spying On You!

John Durso — Mon, 04 May 2026 04:27:29 +0000

A few months ago, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won a major agreement with Samsung Electronics America, Inc. to stop collecting data without prior consent. Many consumers are unaware that their smart TVs and streaming devices are essentially spying on them. Manufacturers use a form of data collection called Automatic Content Recognition (ACR). This technology is placed on smart TVs…

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One Simple Browser Setting To Enhance Security

Jim Hillier — Fri, 01 May 2026 07:21:20 +0000

You’ll all be aware of the “HTTP” and “HTTPS” prefixes for URLs. HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) was the standard for many years, but these days HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) is the new standard. As the name suggests, HTTPS adds a layer of security via encryption, which protects the privacy and integrity of data exchanged between the web browser and a website.

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How To Watch YouTube Ad-Free

Marc Thomas — Fri, 01 May 2026 07:21:03 +0000

I signed up for YouTube Premium a couple of years ago because where I live, it’s dirt cheap at around $3 per month. But I know that it’s much more expensive elsewhere, from $9 to $16. For me, the biggest plus is no more ads, which can be infuriating and pop up several times during each video. In fact, today, some fifteen-minute videos can have up to eight ads inside, which is absolutely ridiculous.

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How To Deal With Missing Facebook Contacts List

Terry Hollett — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:03:46 +0000

My contact list is not showing on my Facebook page. Then a woman called with the same problem. Normally, here is what I would suggest when a Facebook page or any other web page doesn’t display properly: – restart browser – clear out cache/history – disable ad blockers – disable extensions – update browser – use another browser None of these worked this time, and I think I know why.

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How To Watch Four Channels At Once – TiVo

Terry Hollett — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:12:55 +0000

We have a new feature on our TiVo cable service that allows us to watch four channels at once. To activate it, go into the TiVo settings. Click on the TiVo button on the remote. The very first button on the top of the remote with the alien-like TV guy on it. In the menu, scroll over to “MULTIVIEW” and click “OK” on the remote. Now you are watching four channels at once. There is a white…

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Beware Fake Windows Update Download Sites!

Jim Hillier — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:48:36 +0000

Security Company Malwarebytes has recently identified a fake Windows Update site that closely mimics an official Microsoft site to trick users into downloading a malicious update. According to Malwarebytes, the phishing site convincingly mimics official Microsoft support pages, and the attack targets Windows users by offering what appears to be a legitimate cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2.

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Would You Pay $60 For The Brave Browser?

John Durso — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:55:48 +0000

Brave Origin is a new minimalist version of the Brave browser that Brave is offering for $60. It is currently available as a “Nightly” version, but should be available as a release version soon. The Origin version removes (or disables, depending on your upgrade path) the revenue-generating features that otherwise support the Brave browser. Brave Origin is available in two flavors…

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Firefox Search Bar Not Working – Solved

Jim Hillier — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:06:29 +0000

I was once a dedicated Firefox user, but for some time now, I have moved on to Brave as my default browser. However, I wrote an article recently about Perplexity search in Firefox, and while revisiting Firefox, I discovered that the search bar was not working. When I tried to type a search term into the search bar, what I was typing automatically and constantly popped into the address bar…

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How To Manage Email Subscriptions In Gmail

Jason Shuffield — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:32:42 +0000

Last week, we covered how you can stop Microsoft Windows from stealing bandwidth. If you missed that lesson, you can find it here: How To Stop Windows From Stealing Bandwidth This week, I wanted to cover a new feature that Gmail has started rolling out. ‘What is this new feature?’ Great question. They added a section in your menu that helps you manage your email subscriptions. Yes…

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Firefox: How To Disable Or Remove Perplexity AI

Jim Hillier — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:14:27 +0000

The recent trend of major companies pushing AI down users’ throats has seen many users develop an intense dislike for anything AI. It’s a shame because AI can be helpful in many situations, but in my opinion, these companies only have themselves to blame. As reported previously, Firefox now includes Perplexity AI as a search option. Personally, I believe the addition of Perplexity search is…

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How To Schedule Reminders Using Gmail

Jim Hillier — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:01:25 +0000

As I’ve gotten older, my memory has deteriorated exponentially. Actually, I have a theory about that; I reckon the brain is like a hard drive. As a hard drive gets older, it fills with more and more data until it’s so full that accessing specific pieces of that data becomes more and more of a chore. So maybe it’s the same with the human brain. Anyway, I digress. My point is that remembering…

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Samsung Releases A Browser For Windows

Jim Hillier — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:01:38 +0000

Previously only supporting Android mobile devices, the Samsung Browser is now available for Windows PCs. Samsung is yet another browser claiming to put “privacy first”, and its privacy settings do appear to back up the claim: As you can see from the above screenshot, Samsung Browser’s privacy settings include anti-tracking, an ad-blocker, redirection mitigation, and a pop-up blocker.

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