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Computer Corner is a monthly article written by Guruka Singh of Sikhnet. He keeps us up-to-date with tips and advice on the latest technology in the computer and smartphone world.

 

The Battle of the Browsers

The Battle of the Browsers

A few years ago, I switched away from Firefox, even though it had the best browser extensions (add-ons,) to Chrome browser because it was the fastest browser available at the time. It was painful to give up the extensions I loved, but the speed of Chrome browser was undeniable. So I imported all my bookmarks and passwords into Chrome and made the switch.

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Internet, browser, privacy
Windows 10

Windows 10 and your Privacy

Recently I’ve been hearing a lot of rumors flying around regarding Windows 10 “spying on you” and “searching your hard drive for pirated games and erasing them." Well, I really dislike rumors, but I love the truth. The truth is that neither of the above are true. Windows is set by default to gather personal information about you (same as Google) but you can turn it off.

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Windows 10
Word online

Office for nothin’ and updates for free

Did you know that you can use Microsoft Office on Windows or Mac for free?

Interested in using Microsoft Office -- either the one-time purchase Office 2016 or the subscription-based Office 365, but not yet sure you want to shell out the money to pay for it?

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Microsoft Office
Ashram children

Helping our Kids Stay Safe

Back to school security tips for parents and kids

The new school term has just begun, and for parents, the excitement and anxiety may be palpable, especially if it’s your kid’s first time attending a new school. Ads for back-to-school gear start as early as July, increasing in frequency and urgency until the kids step foot on the bus. And while they may not be begging you for new pencils and erasers, chances are they’ll turn on the charm when it comes to getting some new tech.
 

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computer security

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