How To Guides

Kevin's New Computer Setup Guide [Paid Subs]

A practical roadmap for setting up a new Windows computer, based on years of helping everyday users avoid common mistakes and technology frustrations.

Jun 26 • Kevin The Tech Guy

Quick Tip: How to Sign Back into WhatsApp on Your Computer Using the QR Code [Paid Subs]

If WhatsApp logged you out on your computer, you’ll need your phone to reconnect it. Here’s how to scan the QR code and sign back in without any…

Jun 25 • Kevin The Tech Guy

Your Digital Legacy and Closing Thoughts

Before we wrap up this Bitwarden guide, let's talk about digital legacy, emergency access, and why having a plan for your online accounts can help your…

Jun 16 • Kevin The Tech Guy

How To Export Your Logins from Bit Warden, Import into KeePass, and Create a Readable, Printable Backup

Need a printable copy of your Bit Warden vault? I'll show you how to export your logins, convert them using KeePass, and create a cleaner, more readable…

Jun 16 • Kevin The Tech Guy

Why I Moved Mom from Plex to Emby

Plex’s redesign buried my mom’s library under promtions and hard to use menus, so I switched her to Emby. Here’s why it works better, and how my…

Oct 3, 2025 • Kevin The Tech Guy

How to Make Windows 11 Actually Usable

Windows 11 is a mess of popups, preinstalled junk, and pushy defaults. This guide shows you how to clean it up and make it usable.

Jul 30, 2025 • Kevin The Tech Guy

Bit Warden: How To Install and Use the Chrome Extension

In this post, I’ll walk you through how to install and start using the Bitwarden extension in Google Chrome. It’s a quick way to securely manage and…

Jan 5, 2025 • Kevin The Tech Guy

Bit Warden: How To Install and Use The Firefox Extension

This post shows you how to install and use the Bitwarden extension in Firefox for secure, hassle-free logins. I’ll guide you through each step so you…

Jan 5, 2025 • Kevin The Tech Guy

Bit Warden: How To Install and Use the Bit Warden Standalone App

Get started with Bit Warden by installing the standalone desktop app. No browser plugins needed for this part. This post walks you through each step…

Jan 4, 2025 • Kevin The Tech Guy

How To Series: Download, Install, and Use Bit Warden

Learn how to set up and use Bitwarden. It's my top pick for a secure, open-source password manager that won’t cost you a dime. This guide covers the…

Jan 4, 2025 • Kevin The Tech Guy

Installing and Using the 1Password Chrome Extension

In this post, I’ll walk you through how to install the 1Password extension for Chrome. It’s quick to set up and makes logging into websites way easier…

Dec 31, 2024 • Kevin The Tech Guy

How to Install and Use the 1Password Firefox Browser Extension

Here’s how to install the 1Password extension in Firefox, plus my honest take on why I still prefer using the desktop app. If you’re already a 1Password…

Dec 30, 2024 • Kevin The Tech Guy

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