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OK, by the time you read this I'll be back home, but still. Had a great time over the weekend assisting with the Bike MS: Willamette Valley 2021 charity ride. For those versed in such things, I was a "SAG" wagon, driving the course repeatedly looking for bike riders in need of assistance, and radioing status back to ride headquarters.

A good time, for a good cause.

This week's featured article

Windows 11.

I'm kinda surprised by two things already:

  • The number of people forging ahead and installing it.
  • The number of people upset because I say you shouldn't.

Yep, I said you shouldn't.

Also this week:

TEH Podcast

Gary's traveling, I'm SAG-ing, so we're not TEH-ing this week or next.

Hope summer's treating you well,

Leo

This Week's Featured Article

Should I Update to Windows 11?

Should I Update to Windows 11?
When it's time, you'll know.

Windows 11 has been announced to much fanfare, hype, and confusion. Windows 11 certainly isn't ready for prime time, and likely not ready for you.

https://askleo.com/135037

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How Do I Connect My Desktop to Open Wi-Fi Nearby?
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How Do I Connect My Desktop to Open Wi-Fi Nearby?
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https://askleo.com/2689

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How Do I Remove Invalid Email Addresses from Auto-fill?
Various tools try to be helpful, but sometimes they aren't.

How Do I Remove Invalid Email Addresses from Auto-fill?
This is all about the many ways your computer tries to make your life easier. Sometimes it tries just a little too hard.
https://askleo.com/13438

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What Do I Do If My Backup Drive is Full?
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What Do I Do If My Backup Drive is Full?
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What Do I Do If My Backup Drive is Full?

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How Do I Remove Invalid Email Addresses from Auto-fill?

This is all about the many ways your computer tries to make your life easier. Sometimes it tries just a little too hard and adds invalid email addresses.
https://youtu.be/fJtkVncUs5A

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Should I Update to Windows 11

Windows 11 has been announced to much fanfare, hype, and confusion. Windows 11 certainly isn't ready for prime time. Should you upgrade?
https://youtu.be/Y-HYGm6loqM

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How Do I Connect My Desktop to Open Wi-Fi Nearby?

Open Wi-Fi hotspots make for a convenient connection. To connect you need proximity, a little hardware, and most important: permission.
https://youtu.be/HhyB6zFSpjo

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