My Tech Blog

What is LastPass?

LastPass is a popular password manager that I have been using since 2013. A password manager, in my opinion, has become something that is required if you have several passwords to remember. Password managers main “job” is to help users create long complex passwords that are not reused from site to site. The password manager is protected by a master password and stores all your other passwords. It does not come without its risks, which have become clear at the end of 2022. Having all your eggs in one basket so to speak is a risk.Continue reading

Do you like Microsoft Office but don’t want to pay for the programs? Maybe you don’t use it very often or just don’t have the money. Well there is a solution, it is limited version, but free.Continue reading

When browsing the internet or going to your favorite website sometimes you get a message that the website not found or connection failed or other messages. Sometimes just reloading the webpage fixes the issue but sometimes it don’t. So the question then becomes  is it your computer or the website.Continue reading

Should I install toolbars? No, in my opinion. There are many websites and programs that have toolbars you can install for your browser. I have seen a lot of toolbars from google, bing, coupon finders, and games. Continue reading

I have a new website name for my blog. I have moved it from www.jeffmurrays.com/wp to www.techtipsandhints.com. I have tested most links that I could and everything seems to be redirecting smoothly, but if you see any issues please let me know.

Goggle search has become one of the most popular search engines there are. As an IT person, I cannot know everything. No one knows everything about the job they do. When I come across something that I don’t know how to do I search using Google. There are some tricks that can help you find what you are looking for.Continue reading