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Data Doctors: Why Google Photos search feels broken 02/06/2026 04:55pm • Q: Why is Google Photos AI search so bad and can I turn it off? A: If searching your photos — and especially your videos — feels worse than it used to, you’re not imagining it. Many users can no longer find pictures or clips they know are there, even though the same searches worked perfectl

Data Doctors: Should I be using Microsoft PC Manager? 01/30/2026 05:10pm • Q: What does Microsoft’s PC Manager do, and should I use it? If you’ve ever searched for ways to clean up or speed up your Windows PC, you’ve probably seen plenty of third-party utilities promising dramatic results. Microsoft’s answer to that category is Microsoft PC Manager, a free tool

Data Doctors: Are eSIMs safe to use while traveling? 01/23/2026 04:23pm • Q: Are eSIMs safe to use while traveling abroad? A: If you’ve traveled internationally lately, you’ve probably seen eSIM ads everywhere: “Instant data in 190 countries!” “No SIM card needed!” And the convenience is real. You land, scan a QR code, and you’re online. But the qu

Data Doctors: 6 laptop fixes for malfunctioning touch pad 01/16/2026 11:34am • Q: What can I do to make the mouse pad on my laptop work better? A: If your laptop’s mouse pad (aka the trackpad or touch pad) has started acting up, it’s not uncommon. If it’s smooth and accurate one day, and the next it’s skipping, lagging, ignoring taps or randomly sending your cursor

Data Doctors: What's slowing down my computer? 01/09/2026 10:49am • Q: How can I tell what’s causing my Windows computer to bog down? A: When a computer starts crawling, most people assume it’s old, broken or infected. In reality, it’s often just overwhelmed. One misbehaving app, too many open browser tabs, or background process can bring an otherwise healt

Data Doctors: Tips for freeing up Gmail storage space 01/02/2026 07:20pm • Q: What’s the best way to free up space in my Gmail account? A: If your Gmail account is warning you that storage is full — or worse, rejecting new messages — you’re running into a common problem: your Google account only includes 15GB of free space, and that total is shared across Gmail,

Data Doctors: Tips for a smooth smartphone upgrade 12/26/2025 06:57am • Q: I’m about to get a new smartphone and want tips to make sure everything is transferred from my old phone before getting rid of it. A: Upgrading to a new smartphone is exciting, but it comes with some trepidation as it pertains to transferring your personal data and files. Photos, messages,

Data Doctors: Why holiday PC deals look different this year 12/12/2025 03:11pm • Q: Based on the current state of memory chips, should I buy during the holidays or wait? A: If you’ve been shopping for a new computer this year and felt a little sticker shock, you’re not imagining things. Prices on everyday PCs have crept upward during 2025, and it’s largely due to two pa

Data Doctors: Watch out for the latest holiday scams 12/05/2025 02:53pm • Q: What new scams should I be watching for this holiday shopping season? A: Scammers never take holidays — in fact, they treat the shopping season like their Super Bowl. While fake shipping notices and phony giveaways aren’t new, the way scams are being delivered has evolved in ways that ar

Data Doctors: Beginner's guide to using AI apps 11/27/2025 03:31pm • Q: I’d like to get an AI app on my phone and learn to use it. Any suggestions? A: If you’ve been thinking about installing an AI app but aren’t sure where to start, you’re not alone. Artificial Intelligence sounds complicated, but using it doesn’t require advanced technical skills. A

Data Doctors: Beware fake Windows Defender alerts 11/21/2025 04:10pm • Q: Are Windows Defender warnings that pop up with a phone number legit? A: Microsoft’s built-in security tool has improved over the years, and it still blocks plenty of everyday threats. But the latest news — along with a wave of scams abusing the Windows Defender name — shows why it’s no

Data Doctors: What to do after a data breach 11/14/2025 06:22pm • Q: What should I be doing if I was notified of a data breach? A: Few things can rattle your day like a notification saying your information was exposed in a data breach. These notices — whether they come from a retailer, financial institution or health care provider — aren’t something to i

Data Doctors: What's a VPN? 10/31/2025 02:10pm • Q: What exactly is a VPN, and why would the average person want one? A: The term “VPN” — short for Virtual Private Network — gets tossed around a lot, especially by streaming enthusiasts, privacy advocates and remote workers. But despite its "techy" name, a VPN is a simple and powerful to

Data Doctors: Beware of fake voicemail notifications 10/24/2025 03:58pm • Q: Why am I getting so many random voicemail notification emails? A: We’ve all been told countless times: never click on links or open attachments in an email unless you’re absolutely sure it’s safe. For most of us, that message has sunk in. But scammers know we’ve all been warned abo

Data Doctors: Is my old Windows 10 computer useless now? 10/17/2025 06:01pm • Q: What should I do with my older computer that can’t run Windows 11? A: Now that the Oct. 14 deadline has passed, Windows 10 is officially retired, meaning Microsoft will no longer provide free security updates unless you take immediate action. This affects millions of functional PCs that are