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A Change at KevinTheTechGuy.ca: Full Quick Tips in Your Inbox!

I’m now sending all Quick Tips in full directly in the email, so you don’t have to click to read them. Longer posts and subscriber content will still…

May 27 •

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Some Hiccups Moving KevinTheTechGuy.ca To Substack, But All is Well Now

KevinTheTechGuy.ca went down for a few days due to DNS issues between Substack and my old host. Here’s what happened, what I did to fix it, and why…

May 23 •

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Send Me Your Tech Questions!

Got a tech question? Send me an email or leave a voicemail. I'll provide answers in my blog, videos, or podcast.

May 13 •

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Must Have Windows Programs

These are programs I personally use and highly recommend! Some are free, others are paid.

May 8 •

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Linux Mint Review: Great Until You Need More Than the Basics

Despite the progress Linux Mint has made over the years, I still don’t think it’s a good fit for most regular users.

May 5 •

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Teaser For New Audio and Video Podcast Versions of My Newsletter

Prefer to listen or watch instead of read? Paid subscribers now get access to both the audio and video versions of each newsletter.

Apr 29 •

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How to Perform a Regular Computer Tune-Up

Here’s a basic version of the regular Tune-up I recommend to clients. Paid subscribers get the full walkthrough.

Apr 19 •

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How Scammers Fool Even the Best of Us, And What To Look Out For

This post walks you through practical steps to avoid phishing scams, account takeovers, and fake phone calls. Learn what to watch for and how to…

Apr 19 •

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This Is The New Home For My Home-Based Business.

I have moved my home biz to Substack to simplify things and better support my work. Here’s what you can expect and why this change makes sense for where…

Apr 12 •

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E-Transfer Scams Are on the Rise. Here’s How to Protect Yourself.

These scams tricking sellers into sending money instead of receiving it. Here’s how it works, and what to check before accepting your next payment.

Feb 18 •

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Zen Browser: I Love You (For Now), But STOP Messing with Basic Functionality and User Habits

So, I had an interesting back-and-forth with the Zen Browser team on Bluesky after their latest update (1.7.5b) broke a fundamental part of how I—and…

Feb 13 •

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Urgent Update: If You Use 7-Zip, You Need to Patch It Now!

A newly fixed bug in 7-Zip lets harmful files skip Windows security warnings. Since 7-Zip doesn’t auto-update, you’ll need to install the latest version…

Feb 6 •

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