@kytechnado.bsky.social
Ever heard of Bufferbloat? Stupid word for certain types of network lag or slowdown.
Excellent test for bufferbloat.
www.waveform.com/tools/buffer...
Ignore the routers on that page
If you are going to look for a router to combat bufferbloat check my post here:
www.facebook.com/share/p/1FyH...
Excellent test for bufferbloat.
www.waveform.com/tools/buffer...
Ignore the routers on that page
If you are going to look for a router to combat bufferbloat check my post here:
www.facebook.com/share/p/1FyH...
Bufferbloat and Internet Speed Test - Waveform
Is bufferbloat causing issues with your internet connection? Run this test to find out.
www.waveform.com
July 2, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Ever heard of Bufferbloat? Stupid word for certain types of network lag or slowdown.
Excellent test for bufferbloat.
www.waveform.com/tools/buffer...
Ignore the routers on that page
If you are going to look for a router to combat bufferbloat check my post here:
www.facebook.com/share/p/1FyH...
Excellent test for bufferbloat.
www.waveform.com/tools/buffer...
Ignore the routers on that page
If you are going to look for a router to combat bufferbloat check my post here:
www.facebook.com/share/p/1FyH...
Heard about a very useful site with lots of FREE tools.
123apps.com
Text to Speech
Online Screen recorder - can capture screen, camera, and audio
Add Text to Video
Increase Volume - video/audio
Voice Recorder
Lots of PDF tools too
123apps.com
Text to Speech
Online Screen recorder - can capture screen, camera, and audio
Add Text to Video
Increase Volume - video/audio
Voice Recorder
Lots of PDF tools too
Web Apps by 123apps - Edit, Convert, Create
123apps.com
June 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Heard about a very useful site with lots of FREE tools.
123apps.com
Text to Speech
Online Screen recorder - can capture screen, camera, and audio
Add Text to Video
Increase Volume - video/audio
Voice Recorder
Lots of PDF tools too
123apps.com
Text to Speech
Online Screen recorder - can capture screen, camera, and audio
Add Text to Video
Increase Volume - video/audio
Voice Recorder
Lots of PDF tools too
Ever heard of Unicode? This computer code standard has been around since 1989.
Every single 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒅 emoji you use—like 😂 or ✨—is just a Unicode character.
Want to see all(most) of the Unicode/Emoji symbols that you can use in regular text?
Go to:
symbl.cc
or
www.compart.com/en/
Every single 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒅 emoji you use—like 😂 or ✨—is just a Unicode character.
Want to see all(most) of the Unicode/Emoji symbols that you can use in regular text?
Go to:
symbl.cc
or
www.compart.com/en/
SYMBL (◕‿◕) Symbols, Emojis, Characters, Scripts, Alphabets, Hieroglyphs and the entire Unicode
Explore symbols, characters, hieroglyphs, scripts, and alphabets on SYMBL (◕‿◕). Find and copy 😎 Emojis, ❤ hearts, → arrows, ★ stars. Complete Unicode table, interesting facts, and technical informati...
symbl.cc
June 18, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Ever heard of Unicode? This computer code standard has been around since 1989.
Every single 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒅 emoji you use—like 😂 or ✨—is just a Unicode character.
Want to see all(most) of the Unicode/Emoji symbols that you can use in regular text?
Go to:
symbl.cc
or
www.compart.com/en/
Every single 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒅 emoji you use—like 😂 or ✨—is just a Unicode character.
Want to see all(most) of the Unicode/Emoji symbols that you can use in regular text?
Go to:
symbl.cc
or
www.compart.com/en/
Scammers like to use Social Security numbers of minor children so the identity theft is not discovered till years later when the child grows up.
You can freeze your minor child's credit report at four credit bureaus though.
Guide posted on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/share/p/1CqP...
You can freeze your minor child's credit report at four credit bureaus though.
Guide posted on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/share/p/1CqP...
www.facebook.com
June 16, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Scammers like to use Social Security numbers of minor children so the identity theft is not discovered till years later when the child grows up.
You can freeze your minor child's credit report at four credit bureaus though.
Guide posted on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/share/p/1CqP...
You can freeze your minor child's credit report at four credit bureaus though.
Guide posted on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/share/p/1CqP...
Do you use your Windows key very much?
I could not live without Win + V.
Here are some other useful Windows key shortcuts to know
Ctrl + Shift + Esc
Win + Pause/Break
Win + X
Ctrl + Shift + Win + B
Win + I
Win + V
Win + A
I could not live without Win + V.
Here are some other useful Windows key shortcuts to know
Ctrl + Shift + Esc
Win + Pause/Break
Win + X
Ctrl + Shift + Win + B
Win + I
Win + V
Win + A
June 11, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Do you use your Windows key very much?
I could not live without Win + V.
Here are some other useful Windows key shortcuts to know
Ctrl + Shift + Esc
Win + Pause/Break
Win + X
Ctrl + Shift + Win + B
Win + I
Win + V
Win + A
I could not live without Win + V.
Here are some other useful Windows key shortcuts to know
Ctrl + Shift + Esc
Win + Pause/Break
Win + X
Ctrl + Shift + Win + B
Win + I
Win + V
Win + A
The newer AI trend is text-to-action. You enter some general request, and the AI engine will look for those options.
Examples of text-to-action sites:
jobright.ai - job search
interiorai.com - redesign a room
daydream.ing - clothes/fashion shopping
mindtrip.ai/flights - travel
Examples of text-to-action sites:
jobright.ai - job search
interiorai.com - redesign a room
daydream.ing - clothes/fashion shopping
mindtrip.ai/flights - travel
Jobright: Your AI Job Search Copilot
Discover your dream job with Jobright, your AI job search copilot. Find relevant opportunities tailored to your goals. Gain filtered matches, deep insights, and stay ahead with real-time company trend...
jobright.ai
May 12, 2026 at 11:54 AM
The newer AI trend is text-to-action. You enter some general request, and the AI engine will look for those options.
Examples of text-to-action sites:
jobright.ai - job search
interiorai.com - redesign a room
daydream.ing - clothes/fashion shopping
mindtrip.ai/flights - travel
Examples of text-to-action sites:
jobright.ai - job search
interiorai.com - redesign a room
daydream.ing - clothes/fashion shopping
mindtrip.ai/flights - travel
"̠J̠̠u̠̠s̠̠t̠ ̠b̠̠e̠̠c̠a̠̠u̠̠s̠̠e̠ ̠y̠̠o̠̠u̠'̠r̠̠e̠ ̠p̠a̠̠r̠a̠̠n̠̠o̠̠i̠̠d̠ ̠d̠̠o̠̠e̠̠s̠̠n̠'̠t̠ ̠m̠̠e̠a̠̠n̠ ̠t̠̠h̠̠e̠̠y̠ a̠̠r̠̠e̠̠n̠'̠t̠ a̠̠f̠̠t̠̠e̠̠r̠ ̠y̠̠o̠̠u̠."
Public records that hold personal information about you, like criminal or medical history, here are a few places to request that info:
efoia.fbi.gov#home
wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov/forms-and-do...
www.mib.com/request_your...
Public records that hold personal information about you, like criminal or medical history, here are a few places to request that info:
efoia.fbi.gov#home
wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov/forms-and-do...
www.mib.com/request_your...
eFOIPA Authorization
efoia.fbi.gov
May 7, 2026 at 11:56 AM
"̠J̠̠u̠̠s̠̠t̠ ̠b̠̠e̠̠c̠a̠̠u̠̠s̠̠e̠ ̠y̠̠o̠̠u̠'̠r̠̠e̠ ̠p̠a̠̠r̠a̠̠n̠̠o̠̠i̠̠d̠ ̠d̠̠o̠̠e̠̠s̠̠n̠'̠t̠ ̠m̠̠e̠a̠̠n̠ ̠t̠̠h̠̠e̠̠y̠ a̠̠r̠̠e̠̠n̠'̠t̠ a̠̠f̠̠t̠̠e̠̠r̠ ̠y̠̠o̠̠u̠."
Public records that hold personal information about you, like criminal or medical history, here are a few places to request that info:
efoia.fbi.gov#home
wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov/forms-and-do...
www.mib.com/request_your...
Public records that hold personal information about you, like criminal or medical history, here are a few places to request that info:
efoia.fbi.gov#home
wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov/forms-and-do...
www.mib.com/request_your...
If you have a dumb Gmail address and have wanted to change it, you can change your Gmail address permanently.
Go to myaccount.google.com/personal-info
Google Settings>Personal Info
Click on Email
Choose your Google Account email
Click Change Google Account email
Go to myaccount.google.com/personal-info
Google Settings>Personal Info
Click on Email
Choose your Google Account email
Click Change Google Account email
April 9, 2026 at 11:57 AM
If you have a dumb Gmail address and have wanted to change it, you can change your Gmail address permanently.
Go to myaccount.google.com/personal-info
Google Settings>Personal Info
Click on Email
Choose your Google Account email
Click Change Google Account email
Go to myaccount.google.com/personal-info
Google Settings>Personal Info
Click on Email
Choose your Google Account email
Click Change Google Account email
If you are sick of being tracked by advertisers, and having personalized ads on every device you own, you can use a VPN service and turn on their IP Rotation service.
IP Rotation changes the IP Address of the devices connected to your home network.
As with everything, there are pros and cons.
IP Rotation changes the IP Address of the devices connected to your home network.
As with everything, there are pros and cons.
March 26, 2026 at 11:09 AM
If you are sick of being tracked by advertisers, and having personalized ads on every device you own, you can use a VPN service and turn on their IP Rotation service.
IP Rotation changes the IP Address of the devices connected to your home network.
As with everything, there are pros and cons.
IP Rotation changes the IP Address of the devices connected to your home network.
As with everything, there are pros and cons.
Overwhelmed by junk mail?
Visit the Federal Trade Commission consumer.ftc.gov for advice on eliminating junk mail
1. dmachoice.org $8 to block bulk mail for 10 years
2. www.optoutprescreen.com stop credit card and insurance offers
3. www.paperkarma.com for any that slip through ($25 per year)
Visit the Federal Trade Commission consumer.ftc.gov for advice on eliminating junk mail
1. dmachoice.org $8 to block bulk mail for 10 years
2. www.optoutprescreen.com stop credit card and insurance offers
3. www.paperkarma.com for any that slip through ($25 per year)
Consumer Advice
The official website of the Federal Trade Commission, protecting America’s consumers for over 100 years.
consumer.ftc.gov
March 12, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Overwhelmed by junk mail?
Visit the Federal Trade Commission consumer.ftc.gov for advice on eliminating junk mail
1. dmachoice.org $8 to block bulk mail for 10 years
2. www.optoutprescreen.com stop credit card and insurance offers
3. www.paperkarma.com for any that slip through ($25 per year)
Visit the Federal Trade Commission consumer.ftc.gov for advice on eliminating junk mail
1. dmachoice.org $8 to block bulk mail for 10 years
2. www.optoutprescreen.com stop credit card and insurance offers
3. www.paperkarma.com for any that slip through ($25 per year)
What can you do about your car snitching all your personal data to third-party data brokers?
Get your VIN and use vehicleprivacyreport.com to see what data your car is transmitting.
Then go to consumer.risk.lexisnexis.com to request to delete, and not sell, your personal information.
Get your VIN and use vehicleprivacyreport.com to see what data your car is transmitting.
Then go to consumer.risk.lexisnexis.com to request to delete, and not sell, your personal information.
Vehicle Privacy Report
Get privacy car facts for FREE by searching your VIN.
vehicleprivacyreport.com
March 5, 2026 at 1:04 PM
What can you do about your car snitching all your personal data to third-party data brokers?
Get your VIN and use vehicleprivacyreport.com to see what data your car is transmitting.
Then go to consumer.risk.lexisnexis.com to request to delete, and not sell, your personal information.
Get your VIN and use vehicleprivacyreport.com to see what data your car is transmitting.
Then go to consumer.risk.lexisnexis.com to request to delete, and not sell, your personal information.
Did you know your car is a spy for your insurance company?
Many car manufacturers have had some legal and regulatory actions taken because they share your driving data with insurance companies that use that data to pay less during claims because they have "proof" of your unsafe driving habits.
Many car manufacturers have had some legal and regulatory actions taken because they share your driving data with insurance companies that use that data to pay less during claims because they have "proof" of your unsafe driving habits.
March 3, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Did you know your car is a spy for your insurance company?
Many car manufacturers have had some legal and regulatory actions taken because they share your driving data with insurance companies that use that data to pay less during claims because they have "proof" of your unsafe driving habits.
Many car manufacturers have had some legal and regulatory actions taken because they share your driving data with insurance companies that use that data to pay less during claims because they have "proof" of your unsafe driving habits.
Many apps (like Duolingo) are now more restrictive in their free mobile app versions to force you into paid subscriptions.
Some are worth the money, but you may find in an alternative version for free that works for you.
Check out some suggestions for popular paid apps:
Some are worth the money, but you may find in an alternative version for free that works for you.
Check out some suggestions for popular paid apps:
February 24, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Many apps (like Duolingo) are now more restrictive in their free mobile app versions to force you into paid subscriptions.
Some are worth the money, but you may find in an alternative version for free that works for you.
Check out some suggestions for popular paid apps:
Some are worth the money, but you may find in an alternative version for free that works for you.
Check out some suggestions for popular paid apps:
Which one is better, 2nd Generation AirTag or Samsung's SmartTag2?
Samsung is a little better option, but iPhone people may be better off sticking with Apple products.
Samsung is a little better option, but iPhone people may be better off sticking with Apple products.
February 19, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Which one is better, 2nd Generation AirTag or Samsung's SmartTag2?
Samsung is a little better option, but iPhone people may be better off sticking with Apple products.
Samsung is a little better option, but iPhone people may be better off sticking with Apple products.
Top 10 Email Providers - ranked by Spam protection
Gmail
Outlook / Microsoft 365
Proton Mail
Fastmail
Apple iCloud Mail
Zoho Mail
Tuta
SpamHero
Skiff
Hey.com
Gmail
Outlook / Microsoft 365
Proton Mail
Fastmail
Apple iCloud Mail
Zoho Mail
Tuta
SpamHero
Skiff
Hey.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Top 10 Email Providers - ranked by Spam protection
Gmail
Outlook / Microsoft 365
Proton Mail
Fastmail
Apple iCloud Mail
Zoho Mail
Tuta
SpamHero
Skiff
Hey.com
Gmail
Outlook / Microsoft 365
Proton Mail
Fastmail
Apple iCloud Mail
Zoho Mail
Tuta
SpamHero
Skiff
Hey.com
Want to try some experiments with a LLM like ChatGPT or Google Gemini that you may find useful, or just entertaining to see how terrible of a job they do with some things.
Try these out, or variations of these kinds of things:
Try these out, or variations of these kinds of things:
February 3, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Want to try some experiments with a LLM like ChatGPT or Google Gemini that you may find useful, or just entertaining to see how terrible of a job they do with some things.
Try these out, or variations of these kinds of things:
Try these out, or variations of these kinds of things:
TikTok’s new policy explicitly lists precise GPS, biometrics, health data, and citizenship status as collected info. While it sounds alarming, it isn’t drastically different from Meta or X. They are just being more specific about their collection.
Here are some ways to opt out of collection.
Here are some ways to opt out of collection.
January 27, 2026 at 12:35 PM
TikTok’s new policy explicitly lists precise GPS, biometrics, health data, and citizenship status as collected info. While it sounds alarming, it isn’t drastically different from Meta or X. They are just being more specific about their collection.
Here are some ways to opt out of collection.
Here are some ways to opt out of collection.
Are you sick of paying more and more for streaming options and having to watch ads anyway?
You have options that are free, but are ad-supported, so you are basically just surrendering back to cable TV
Tubi: tubitv.com
Plex: www.plex.tv
Pluto TV: pluto.tv
The Roku Channel: therokuchannel.roku.com
You have options that are free, but are ad-supported, so you are basically just surrendering back to cable TV
Tubi: tubitv.com
Plex: www.plex.tv
Pluto TV: pluto.tv
The Roku Channel: therokuchannel.roku.com
January 22, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Are you sick of paying more and more for streaming options and having to watch ads anyway?
You have options that are free, but are ad-supported, so you are basically just surrendering back to cable TV
Tubi: tubitv.com
Plex: www.plex.tv
Pluto TV: pluto.tv
The Roku Channel: therokuchannel.roku.com
You have options that are free, but are ad-supported, so you are basically just surrendering back to cable TV
Tubi: tubitv.com
Plex: www.plex.tv
Pluto TV: pluto.tv
The Roku Channel: therokuchannel.roku.com
Do you need a receiver for your home theater set up, or could you use a soundbar?
If you have HDMI ARC or eARC, you have options.
If you have HDMI ARC or eARC, you have options.
January 20, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Do you need a receiver for your home theater set up, or could you use a soundbar?
If you have HDMI ARC or eARC, you have options.
If you have HDMI ARC or eARC, you have options.
For battery longevity you should not use Fast Charging all the time. It causes heat to build up and heat is the worst thing for a battery.
But, when you do want to use a Fast Charger, make sure you have the correct set up to ensure the most power delivery.
But, when you do want to use a Fast Charger, make sure you have the correct set up to ensure the most power delivery.
January 13, 2026 at 12:34 PM
For battery longevity you should not use Fast Charging all the time. It causes heat to build up and heat is the worst thing for a battery.
But, when you do want to use a Fast Charger, make sure you have the correct set up to ensure the most power delivery.
But, when you do want to use a Fast Charger, make sure you have the correct set up to ensure the most power delivery.
Kentucky just launched the Mobile ID app
Now you can carry a digital version of your license or state ID on your phone to use at TSA checkpoints & more.
(Note: Physical ID is still required for driving).
Download: Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/kentu...
Now you can carry a digital version of your license or state ID on your phone to use at TSA checkpoints & more.
(Note: Physical ID is still required for driving).
Download: Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/kentu...
Kentucky Mobile ID - Apps on Google Play
KY official digital ID
play.google.com
January 8, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Kentucky just launched the Mobile ID app
Now you can carry a digital version of your license or state ID on your phone to use at TSA checkpoints & more.
(Note: Physical ID is still required for driving).
Download: Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/kentu...
Now you can carry a digital version of your license or state ID on your phone to use at TSA checkpoints & more.
(Note: Physical ID is still required for driving).
Download: Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/kentu...
Smart pet feeders:
Birds:
AI Solar Bird Feeder, detects bird types and songs
www.birdfy.com/products/bir...
Fish:
Capture videos, take snapshots, and check feeding from your phone.
www.hygger-online.com/product/inte...
Hamsters
Remote or automated feeding
www.ipettie.com/products/han...
Birds:
AI Solar Bird Feeder, detects bird types and songs
www.birdfy.com/products/bir...
Fish:
Capture videos, take snapshots, and check feeding from your phone.
www.hygger-online.com/product/inte...
Hamsters
Remote or automated feeding
www.ipettie.com/products/han...
December 18, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Smart pet feeders:
Birds:
AI Solar Bird Feeder, detects bird types and songs
www.birdfy.com/products/bir...
Fish:
Capture videos, take snapshots, and check feeding from your phone.
www.hygger-online.com/product/inte...
Hamsters
Remote or automated feeding
www.ipettie.com/products/han...
Birds:
AI Solar Bird Feeder, detects bird types and songs
www.birdfy.com/products/bir...
Fish:
Capture videos, take snapshots, and check feeding from your phone.
www.hygger-online.com/product/inte...
Hamsters
Remote or automated feeding
www.ipettie.com/products/han...
Prediction market apps:
The "gamblification of everything"
If you enjoy throwing money down a deep hole, you should try Prediction apps.
Bet on culture, weather, politics, whatever makes you say, "why would anyone..."
kalshi.com
polymarket.com
forecasttrader.interactivebrokers.com/en/home.php
The "gamblification of everything"
If you enjoy throwing money down a deep hole, you should try Prediction apps.
Bet on culture, weather, politics, whatever makes you say, "why would anyone..."
kalshi.com
polymarket.com
forecasttrader.interactivebrokers.com/en/home.php
December 16, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Prediction market apps:
The "gamblification of everything"
If you enjoy throwing money down a deep hole, you should try Prediction apps.
Bet on culture, weather, politics, whatever makes you say, "why would anyone..."
kalshi.com
polymarket.com
forecasttrader.interactivebrokers.com/en/home.php
The "gamblification of everything"
If you enjoy throwing money down a deep hole, you should try Prediction apps.
Bet on culture, weather, politics, whatever makes you say, "why would anyone..."
kalshi.com
polymarket.com
forecasttrader.interactivebrokers.com/en/home.php
Internet speed usage examples
December 11, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Internet speed usage examples