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Zoom vs. Skype vs. Discord vs. Facetime vs. Google Hangouts (for Video Conferencing Calls)

The first webcam was invented in 1991 at the University of Cambridge. The reason? To remotely monitor a coffee pot. To see who was drinking all the coffee. Or who was putting it back on the burner with only a few drops left in it. You know, the important stuff. Almost 30 years later, the …

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8 Excel Alternatives for Crunching Numbers and Creating Charts

What can Microsoft Excel do for you? In the world of personal and business computing, Microsoft Excel has been the standard for spreadsheets around the world. An estimated 750 million people use it to keep track of data today. Excel users range from large companies who rely on it to power their database, to individuals who want …

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Should I Use Line in or Mic in?

As a (self-taught) roadie-slash-sound-engineer-slash-producer, I initially had a hard time figuring out the correct line levels to use for various musical platforms and applications. Pre-Covid, we mostly did live shows, which were reasonably straightforward. However, with the live music venues shutting their doors due to the pandemic, we’ve had to quickly adapt to a range of virtual …

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How to Restore Deleted Apple Notes

We’ve all done it. Deleted something, either by mistake or thought we were done with it, and then need to retrieve it. I’ve done that with Apple Notes many, many times. Fortunately, with Apple Notes you can retrieve deleted notes within 30 days.  That’s right, you only have 30 days to retrieve deleted Notes. It’s …

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How to Increase/Decrease Text Size in Apple Notes

I like big Font on all devices including desktop but especially mobile. I find the default Apple Notes font small so I increased the size. There are two approaches to increasing the font in Apple Notes.  The first is for individual notes or text.  The second is increasing the default font for all notes. Also, …

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Bluetooth vs. RF – What Are the Differences?

Today’s wireless tech peripheral market belongs to two ways to transmit data wirelessly: Bluetooth and Radio Frequency, or RF. But which is better? The answer really depends on your specific wireless uses and how much you are willing to spend. The main differences only matter when you consider your inter-brand needs and the distances your …

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How to Make a Checklist in Apple Notes (Mobile & Desktop)

Apple Notes is my go-to to-do app because it’s fast.  It’s instant.  It’s synced on all my devices – desktop, iPad and iPhone.  I can access an up-to-date version any time.  Other similar apps do this. I’ve tried many but speed is the name of the game here and nothing is as fast as Apple …

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How to Add Strikethrough to Text on Apple Notes App

What is text strikethrough? It’s text with a horizontal line through it.  This is an example of text with strikethrough. Strikethrough text has its place in publishing and for personal use.  It indicates it’s no longer needed or relevant but once was.  It serves as a history of any evolution of thought, ideas, story, etc. …

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16 Different Types of Technology

There is nothing more dynamic than modern technology. It has been enhancing our way of living and enabling progress in various sectors continuously, and is predicted to have profound impacts on all businesses in the coming years. Did you know that in 2012, 10% of cars were connected to the internet and it’s estimated that …

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