help

Gmail

get a free Google account and use the Gmail app. Gmail is the easy emai that comes with your Google account. Gmail is free, and secure.

first you will need to create a Google account. Once you are in, simply select Apps to open the Gmail app. When you first open Gmail you will want to customize the look in Settings/See all settings.

Gmail allows users to store, retrieve, and send emails. emails are stored on servers, not on your phone. While your phone may have cached copies of emails, the primary storage location is their server.

laptop to TV

on the same wifi network: how to laptop (Win11) to TV.

remote control turn on the TV, then the TV part is done
next get on your laptop and go to:
Settings / System / Display / Multiple displays

 
Connect to a wireless display 
select the Connect button 
  choose LG WebOS TV 
the laptop display will be on the TV.

Chrome web browser

Google Chrome is a fast and secure web browser. download Google Chrome and be sure to make Google Chrome the default web browser on all your devices: Settings / Apps / Default apps / Make Google Chrome your default browser

your web browser is: 
CCBot/2.0 (https://commoncrawl.org/faq/)

how to Clear data

Clear your browsing data regularly for better security and maintenance. With your web browser open (with Chrome open) do the following:

on Windows: Ctrl + Shift + Delete, then select Clear data. Then quit all browser windows, and re-open the browser.
on Safari: Settings, Tap Safari. Tap Clear History and Website Data, and confirm.

how to toggle bookmarks

the bookmarks toolbar is displayed at the top of the browser, and you can toggle the display (show/not show). This is done in Chrome, your web browser.

on Windows: Ctrl + Shift + b to toggle the display of the bookmarks toolbar

keyboard shortcuts

please keep both hands on the keyboard at all times.

F5         Reload this page /refresh browser (Safari: Cmd + R) 
Ctrl + L   location bar 
Ctrl + T   new Tab
Ctrl + W   close Tab
Ctrl + D   bookmark this page
Ctrl + K   search input field

text:
Ctrl + A   select All
Ctrl + C   Copy
Ctrl + V   Paste
Ctrl + X   Cut
Ctrl + S   Save
Ctrl + Z   Undo

How to move photos from Pixel phone to Win PC

connect device using C_usb to C_usb cable
swipe down from top of phone
Notifications: Select Charging this device via USB
Notifications: Select File transfer
USB controlled by (.) This device
Use USB for (.) File transfer

now use the Win drive sys.

Pixel 6 / Internal shared storage
DCIM / Camera

open up 2 windows to manage your files. use Shift while selecting files, then drag and drop files.

note to self

how to delete Gmail app through your iPhone settings. 
Go to Settings /General /iPhone Storage menu  
then tap to select Gmail app. 
To confirm deletion of the app, tap Delete app.

Settings fix your PC

first, open Start. Right click on the copilot icon, and uninstall copilot.

under Settings do the following:

stop Windows from adding stuff to your Start menu:
1. open Settings and search for 'Suggested content' 
   click the 'Show me suggested content in Settings app' ... toggle Off 

2. open Settings > Personalization > Start ... uncheck the [ ] Show rcommendations for tips, app promotions 

3. open Settings > Personalization > Taskbar  > Search ... select Hide or uncheck [ ] Search

4. open Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > Widgets ... toggle Off

5. open Settings > Personalization > Lock screen ... uncheck [ ] Get fun facts, tips, tricks, and more

router

your ISP internet service provider (ATT) connects your home to the internet. upgrade your router for faster wifi and better coverage.

ax is wifi 6. How to buy a router wired.com

tp-link archer ax55 amazon

both Wired.com and Tomsguide.com recommend:
best overall $103  
TP-link archer ax55 wireless router 
wifi 6 router, dual band  
1GbE is 1 gb WAN port [ethernet]
four gb ethernet LAN ports
1 usb 3.0 port 

Asus rt ax86u newegg.com $223 
wifi 6 router, dual band  
1 gb WAN port  
four gb ethernet LAN ports  
2 usb 3.0 ports

TP-Link Archer AX55 $100
Wi-Fi 6 router.
wifi spec: wifi 6 ax3000 
slick black finish 
4 antennas to direct Wi-Fi to every corner. tweaking, testing different positions. 
good stability, hitting the upper mid-end in my speed and range tests. 
This router also ticks off all the feature boxes you want 
MU-MIMO multi-user, 
beamforming, WPA3 security  
four gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, 
one gigabit WAN port, 
and a USB 3.0 port on the back.

also TP-Link Tether app (Android, iOS), where you can review traffic, split bands, create a guest network, schedule reboots, set automatic updates, and even tell the LED to turn off at night. TP-Link basic free HomeShield tier offers network scanning, QoS (Quality of Service) for device prioritization, and basic parental controls, so you can filter and blacklist websites. If you want more perks, like time limits for apps, downtime, and real-time security protection, you will need to upgrade to HomeShield Pro ($6 per month or $55 for the year).