I have cast my Windows-based apps to Android for quite some time now. Depending on the Android device, this can be a fairly flawless and easy process. But what about the reverse? However, since reading about Android incorporating their own concept of desktops, resembling the same feature in Windows, I had to check further into …
Category: Technology
Oct 14
Using an Android Tablet as a Second Screen
The Scenario You are not at your office, or don’t currently have access to a second screen. But, wouldn’t it be nice if you could use your Android tablet as a second screen? Depending on your tablet’s make, model, and One UI version, you can! The following video demonstrates my using an Android Galaxy Tab …
Sep 12
Stepping Up to Working From Home
Working From Home? In the summer 2023 school semester, I taught a course at my college called Office Procedures. One of the first things I do, and did, was ask my students what they felt would be the single hardest aspect of my course or the semester. They answered, in a discussion post, resoundingly: Work-Life …
Oct 24
In Praise of Linux
Windows, Linux, or Both? Both. I have been an avid–okay, in truth, an enthusiastic–Windows user for over three decades. I know, this dates me. So be it. Wisdom, perhaps. Currently, I’m running Windows 10X on one laptop and Microsoft Windows 11 on another. Yes, I actually like Windows! Long ago, I was involved in computer …
Apr 06
Tips for Working at Home
Are you new to working at home? Were you thrust into it? Or perhaps you were already telecommuting part-time? As a long-time work-from-home educator and businessperson, I’ve learned over the years the kind of real discipline that’s required. I hope the handful of tips I show and talk about in my video, below, will be …
Sep 03
Microsoft Outlook 2016 – Calendaring, Part I
With the launch of my new technology-based videos on my Successful Messages YouTube channel, newer users of Microsoft Outlook may find my video on basic calendaring helpful. The video series ‘Got a Minute or Two?’ will soon expand to include videos on writing, education, and virtual assistance. Outlook’s Calendar Calendar is robust and fully featured. …
Jun 30
Windows Updates – New Features
What’s new in Windows 10? Light mode, and a few other surprises.
May 11
Web Browsing Privacy and Security
Writers rely on their knowledge, experience, and the research they do. In terms of research, many if not most of us rely heavily on the Internet. I am not telling you anything new; right? In pointing out the obvious, I also want to point out that your browsing experiences can be both pleasant and secure. …
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