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Android Slow - Try This 2-Step Fix

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https://youtu.be/FbEayqIud2U 📱 Android running slow after an update? Before replacing your phone or diving into complicated settings, try this simple two-step tune-up. Bob The Cyber-Guy walks you through two safe troubleshooting steps that may help a sluggish or misbehaving Android app run more smoothly. The tutorial also explains an important warning that can help prevent accidentally deleting app data. Clear instructions, no technical gobbledygook, and no digital wrench required. 🔧🙂 Presented and produced by Norbert “Bob” Gostischa with assistance from Gemini Notebook, ChatGPT and ScreenPal All videos featuring Cyber-Bob are available here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1_9cbkt8g23Y9OlMqTZElR_JO20E0AGy&si=vb75DBhUg_ZJarby #Cybersecurity #CyberBob #BobTheCyberGuy #TechSupportScam #OnlineSafety #PrivacyTips #DataProtection 

Windows 11 Point-in-Time Restore Update: A Restart Revealed the Missing Restore Points

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After publishing my first look at Windows 11 Point-in-Time Restore, I continued testing the feature on my own Windows 11 system. This follow-up is important because it clears up something that first looked disturbing. At first, the Point-in-Time Restore settings screen showed only one restore point: 6/30/2026 8:04 AM 10.0.26200.8737 That did not look right. My settings showed that Point-in-Time Restore was turned on, set to create restore points every 24 hours, and set to retain restore points for 72 hours. Based on that, I expected to see more than one restore point listed. Since today is July 3, I expected the list to include newer entries, especially from July 1 and July 2. So I did some digging. First, I checked the underlying Volume Shadow Copy Service information using the vssadmin command. That showed that Windows had actually created multiple shadow copies, including ones from July 1 and July 2. That was a very useful clue. It told me that the restore data appeared to exist und...

The Importance of Restating Your Computer - (Explained by the Avast Bears!)

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https://youtube.com/shorts/2soWQu1O4uM Meet the Avast Bears! 🧸🧸 💻Ever wonder why your computer starts acting a bit slow or glitchy? Just like we need a good night's sleep, your PC needs a fresh start every now and then. In this video, our fuzzy tech experts explain why hitting that Restart button is the simplest magic trick to keep your computer happy. Why should you restart? Clears out the "cobwebs": It closes hidden programs that are quietly slowing you down. Fixes tiny glitches: Most small errors and frozen screens disappear after a quick reboot. Finishes updates: It ensures your computer stays safe and up to date with the latest features. Zaps "Bad Bugs": A restart can actually clear out certain types of "viruses" or malware that only live in your computer's temporary memory. Don't just close the lid—give it a real RESTART!  For more simple tech tips, make sure to subscribe to the @bob3160 channel. I used Google Gemini and Grok 2 Imagine...

Rise & Secure - Your Morning Phone Safety Ritual

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This information is also available on my  YouTube Channel  at:  https://youtu.be/99I4dJIQjP8 If you prefer, you can also listen to this information on  my  Podcast  at:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/7799Lems3UjX4xS4dNhh3I?si=p7uky4n4R3mfzYWezuHeDA ☀️Most people start their day by reaching for their phone before even reaching for coffee. But here’s the kicker—if your phone isn’t secure, you might be serving hackers a hot latte of your personal life on a silver platter. Don’t panic—locking down your device in the morning takes less time than brushing your teeth (and frankly, it’ll hurt less if you forget once). Here are 5 simple, slightly funny, but absolutely serious things to do first thing in the morning to keep your smartphone safe: 1 - Update = Patch the Leaks Think of updates as duct tape for your digital life - Skip them, and you’re basically leaving the bathroom door wide open at a public pool. No one wants that. ✅Check for system and app upd...