#936 – Why Ask Why?

WHY!!!

Something happens, something changes, something unexpected crosses your path. Your first reaction? WHY!

It's a natural, logical reaction. Understanding the reasoning behind certain actions can make them easier to understand, accept, or even work around.

Here's the problem: when it comes to technology, asking why is almost always an excercise in frustration. Why Ask Why? discusses ... uh ... why.

Also this week:

• The perils of your ex having set up your computer.
• So. Many. Cookies. And not the edible kind, I'm afraid.
• Bigger mouse pointers and other rodent improvement steps.

As always, links below.

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The haitus continues. We're coming back. Honest.

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Why Ask Why?
Why, indeed.

It's common to ask "Why?" when it comes to computers. It's also common to be frustrated with the answer.

https://askleo.com/13312

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They Set Up My Computer and Now My Ex Is Spying on Me. What Can I Do? What you can do when trust goes awry.
Trust is tricky when it comes to computers. When you add relationships to the mix, things quickly get complicated. https://askleo.com/3301

Where Do Cookies Come From? So many places, including sites you've never "been" to!
Cookies are a fact of life when browsing the web. But if you look at the cookies stored on your machine, you might be surprised how many there are. https://askleo.com/4745

Make the Mouse Easier to Use You don't have to live with the default settings.
We use the mouse so heavily with Windows. Take a moment to customize it to your needs. https://askleo.com/148957

Why Is My Mail to This Person Not Getting Through? You hit send, and they never get it. Ugh.
Spam prevention measures have made getting email delivered more difficult. We'll look at how to maximize the chances your email will make it through. https://askleo.com/1856

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Why Is My Mail to This Person Not Getting Through? Spam prevention measures have made getting email delivered more difficult. We'll look at how to maximize the chances your email will make it through. https://youtu.be/zwwV66TzcGk

Make the Mouse Easier to Use We use the mouse so heavily with Windows. Take a moment to customize it to your needs. https://youtu.be/fZ_bDNzHqxo

Where Do Cookies Come From? Cookies are a fact of life when browsing the web. But if you look at the cookies stored on your machine, you might be surprised at where they come from. https://youtu.be/EIY0UzRge_M

They Set Up My Computer and Now My Ex Is Spying on Me. What Can I Do? Trust is tricky when it comes to computers. When you add relationships to the mix, things quickly get complicated. https://youtu.be/65AqzvVRRro

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