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#1109 - How Do I Get Rid of Copilot Everywhere?

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How Do I Get Rid of Copilot Everywhere?

How Do I Get Rid of Copilot Everywhere?
Microsoft is pushing, so we push back.

Copilot popping up everywhere? I'll show you how much of it you can disable or hide.

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How Long Does Email Delivery Take?

How Long Does Email Delivery Take?
It takes as long as it takes

Email is typically very fast, but sometimes it can take hours or even days. I'll explain why delays might happen, what spam filters and busy servers really do, and how long mail servers keep trying before they give up.

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How Do I Decrypt Files Encrypted by Ransomware?

How Do I Decrypt Files Encrypted by Ransomware?
Unless you are either lucky or prepared, your options are few.

Prevention and preparation are the best solutions to ransomware.

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Lessons from a Fall

Lessons from a Fall
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An injury turned everyday tech into a lifeline and exposed a few surprises. From what worked to what failed, I'll share my experience so you can be a little better prepared when life throws you an inevitable curveball.

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Three Ways Spammers Can Tell If You

Three Ways Spammers Can Tell If You've Opened One of Their Emails
You could be in for more spam if you're not careful.

I'll share three simple ways spammers know you've read their email, and how you can avoid more spam in the future.

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How Long Does Email Delivery Take?

Email is typically very fast, but sometimes it can take hours or even days. I'll explain why delays might happen, what spam filters and busy servers really do, and how long mail servers keep trying before they give up.

Watch: How Long Does Email Delivery Take?


Three Ways Spammers Can Tell If You've Opened One of Their Emails

I'll share three simple ways spammers seem to know you?ve read their email, and what you can do to stop giving them that clue to avoid more future spam.

Watch: Three Ways Spammers Can Tell If You've Opened One of Their Emails


Lessons from a Fall

A fall turned everyday tech into a lifeline, and exposed a few surprises. From what worked to what failed, I'll share my experience so you can be a little better prepared when life throws you that inevitable curveball.

Watch: Lessons from a Fall


How Do I Get Rid of Copilot Everywhere?

Copilot popping up everywhere? I'll show you what you can turn off, and how much control you really do (and don't) have.

Watch: How Do I Get Rid of Copilot Everywhere?


How Do I Decrypt Files Encrypted by Ransomware?

Once your files are encrypted by ransomware, your options are few. If you're not prepared, there are a few straws to grasp at.

Watch: How Do I Decrypt Files Encrypted by Ransomware?


 
Posted: February 17, 2026 in: 2026
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