Should You Use a VPN at Home? – Extended Version

An in-depth guide to home VPNs—privacy, security myths, ISP tracking, smart home issues, and what actually keeps you safe online.

Jan 9 • JJ - Chief Rebooter

Should You Use a VPN at Home?

Do you really need a VPN at home? Learn what VPNs actually do, when they help, and when they just slow things down. No fear tactics.

Jan 9 • JJ - Chief Rebooter

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December 2025

🦠 Malware Symptoms for Normal Humans – Extended Version

How to Tell If Something’s Actually Wrong (Without Losing Your Mind)

Dec 30, 2025 • JJ - Chief Rebooter

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🦠 Malware Symptoms for Normal Humans

Is My Computer Infected… or Just Having a Bad Day?

Dec 30, 2025 • JJ - Chief Rebooter

Antivirus: Do You Actually Need It? - Extended Version

(A calm, practical guide for home computers—no scare tactics, no tech jargon, no “ACT NOW!!!” pop-ups.)

Dec 12, 2025 • JJ - Chief Rebooter

Antivirus: Do You Actually Need It?

(aka: The annual tradition of Googling “Do Macs get viruses?” right after your screen freezes.)

Dec 12, 2025 • JJ - Chief Rebooter

November 2025

How to Pick the Perfect Laptop - Extended Edition

The Specs, Shortlists & “Don’t Buy This” List

Nov 27, 2025 • JJ - Chief Rebooter

How to Pick the Perfect Laptop

(Without Getting Bamboozled on Black Friday)

Nov 27, 2025 • JJ - Chief Rebooter

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Popular Scams & Social Media Smarts – Extended Version

The deep-dive version with real examples, step-by-step “what to do if you already clicked,” and the safety settings you absolutely should turn on today.

Nov 14, 2025 • JJ - Chief Rebooter

Popular Scams & Social Media Smarts

Because the only thing more dangerous than your Wi-Fi is that DM your aunt forwarded at 6:43 AM.

Nov 14, 2025 • JJ - Chief Rebooter

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October 2025

🧹 Digital Declutter Week: The Step-by-Step Reboot Plan (Extended Edition)

So you read the Free Edition and felt personally attacked by your unread emails, chaotic desktop, and 47 open tabs?

Oct 31, 2025 • JJ - Chief Rebooter

🧹 Digital Declutter Week: Reboot Your Tech Life

Your phone has 47 tabs open, 20,000 unread emails, and a desktop that looks like confetti.

Oct 31, 2025 • JJ - Chief Rebooter

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