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Data Doctors: Tips for Spotting deepfake Videos 04/19/2024 05:33pm • Q: Do you know of any tools that can detect deepfake videos? A: The number of AI tools that allow just about anyone to create fake videos is growing in both numbers and sophistication. We should all be concerned about these tools, especially in an election year as foreign entities will likely Data Doctors: Tips for finding lost phones 04/12/2024 07:49pm • Q: My phone went missing and I haven’t been able to locate it using the Find My service, so what should I do next? A: Few things in the digital age are as stressful as losing your smartphone, so understanding how the "Find My" service works for both iPhone and Android users is important. If Data Doctors: Tips for freeing up Google storage 04/05/2024 06:34pm • Q: My free Google storage is getting full and I’m not sure what I can safely get rid of to free up space. Any suggestions? A: Google provides a generous amount of free online storage (15GB), but it can fill up quickly depending on how many of its resources you use on a regular basis. To get Data Doctors: Tips for testing and buying battery banks 03/29/2024 10:05am • Q: Is there a way to test an external battery pack before I go on a long road trip? A: With all the portable electronics we tend to bring on our trips these days, having a portable power source has become an essential travel accessory. If you’ve had your battery pack for a few years, its abi Data Doctors: Finding truly free smartphone video editing apps 03/23/2024 08:29am • Q: Every time I find a 'free' smartphone video editing app, it ends up requiring payment to use a lot of the tools. Are there any completely free apps for beginners? A: Editing videos was once the domain of powerful desktop computers and uber-expensive and complex programs that required you to le Data Doctors: Mining location data in Google Maps 03/15/2024 12:50pm • Q: Is there a way to find places in Google Maps from a specific city that I visited years ago? A: Google Maps is a great option for providing turn-by-turn directions, but it can also serve as an archive of places you’ve visited in the past. The "Timeline" feature provides these details as lo Data Doctors: How to calculate your bandwidth needs 03/08/2024 01:53pm • Q: When searching for an alternative internet service provider, how do I determine how much bandwidth I need? A: You can make an educated guess of your needs based on the number of devices connecting, what they will be doing, and how often they’re used at the same time. ISP packages are usua Data Doctors: Maintenance tips for glitchy computers 03/01/2024 03:36pm • Q: I’m using Chrome, which has gotten very glitchy. What are the possible causes? A: I’ll assume that by "glitchy," you mean you’re experiencing noticeable performance issues while using the Chrome browser. The potential causes are many, so I’ll start with some of the more common reasons. What you need to know about using artificial intelligence on your smartphone 02/26/2024 05:03am • Q: Is it possible to use AI on my smartphone and if so, how do I do it? A: Artificial intelligence is the most talked about technology right now and much of the hype is well-deserved. Some are predicting AI will be as transformative as electricity was 100 years ago, in that it will impact virt Data Doctors: Which electronics are OK in checked baggage? 02/16/2024 05:30pm • Q: I’m going to be traveling with a lot of electronic devices for my family; what’s safe to put in my checked bags? A: Flying with numerous electronic devices is commonplace these days and the larger your family, the more there is to take into consideration. The primary determinant of what Data Doctors: Protecting yourself through DNS 02/09/2024 07:29am • Q: A friend told me I should change my DNS settings from what my ISP provides for faster speeds and better security. Is this true? A: DNS, which stands for Domain Name Service, is a vital element of Internet infrastructure because it serves as a de facto traffic cop every time we type in a web ad Data Doctors: Useful Windows keyboard shortcuts 02/02/2024 07:45pm • Q: What are some of the more useful keyboard shortcuts in Windows 11? A: Keyboard shortcuts are one of the most underutilized features of any operating system and Windows 11 has many new ones. Shortcuts have been around since the beginning of personal computing, with the most well-known shortc Data Doctors: Exploring Windows 11 Snipping Tool 01/26/2024 10:36pm • Q: Why does nothing happen when I press the Print Screen key? A: The 'Print Screen' key (abbreviated as PrtSc or PrtScn) has been around since the 1980s and is just one of many ways to capture what's on your screen. Depending upon which version of Windows you are running, pressing the key can Data Doctors: How to choose the best Wi-Fi router location 01/19/2024 05:18am • Q: What suggestions do you have for choosing the best place to put my wireless router? A: Depending on the size of your home or how far outside your home you want the signal to be usable for items such as security cameras, placement of a Wi-Fi router is critical. Choosing a somewhat central lo Data Doctors: How to use macros safely 01/12/2024 05:58pm • Q: What are "macros" and how are they used? A: In the world of computer software, macros are powerful tools available in programs you likely use every day. They essentially provide you with the ability to create a set of instructions that can be grouped and launched with a simple combination o