Jesse Mueller

Report an Inappropriate Street View - BlueScreen Computer Google Maps is amazing: One of its abilities is to drop you down to a photographic “street view“. You can see what it looks like to stand on the street of so many locations, all from the comfort of ho...

If you don't want your house shown on Google Maps' Street View, you can easily request it be removed.
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Benevolent Deception - BlueScreen Computer Benevolent Deception is the practice of lying as method of making a user more comfortable with a tool or product.

This blog post may take a few extra seconds to load, but just look at the reassuring progress bar!
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Windows 10 ESU Enrollment - BlueScreen Computer For all of 2025, there’s been a lot of concern about the future of Windows 10 and its updates. I’ve blogged about it a couple of times, and now people are finally getting to opt-in and keep their Win1...

The Windows 10 ESU sign-up has begun. And it appears that it is a free enrollment for most people. Here are the steps I followed, with screenshots, in case that helps anyone with this process:
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Mark Zuckerberg sues Mark Zuckerberg | TechCrunch Mark S. Zuckerberg, an attorney, says that he's losing business because his Facebook business profile keeps getting disabled.

Mark S. Zuckerberg, an attorney, says that he's losing business because his Facebook business profile keeps getting disabled.

Antivirus Uninstall Tools - BlueScreen Computer Antivirus Uninstall Tools are needed, when you are removing an antivirus and it refuses to go. If you have a stubborn AV, these will help!

In case you ever run into trouble when uninstalling an antivirus -- bluescreencomputer.com/2020/12/29/a...

Don't touch that nasty Unsubscribe button!

No, you didn't win a free HP laptop, Stanley toolset, Stihl chainsaw, Sony beatbox, Costco meat box, Peloton bike, Rolex watch, Tex-Mex mealkit, iPad Mini, MiniJeep, Gorilla Cart, Yeti cooler, Keurig coffee machine, Starbucks giftcard or any amount of bucks.

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Remove HP Print & Scan Doctor - BlueScreen Computer Remove HP Print & Scan Doctor, if you still have it on your PC. Here are the steps to follow to manually delete its files.

If you see this program on your computer, it's time to get rid of it. HP just (quietly) admitted it's a security risk and needs to go.

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Windows 10 ESU Options - BlueScreen Computer If you're sticking with Windows 10 this fall, you now have more options on how to enroll in the ESU program, some for free!

This update is only important to those who plan on using Windows 10 past October 2025. Don't worry about this if you're already on Windows 11, or some non-Windows OS.
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Oh dear. How long until my company name is considered an anachronism?

The Gun Purchase Scam - BlueScreen Computer The Gun Purchase Scam is yet another example of the the Thank You for Your Purchase scam. Don't fall for it!

The scammers are really gunning for us this month.
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Antivirus Auto-Renewal - BlueScreen Computer Antivirus Auto-Renewal is where companies employ their most deceptive tactics. Learn more about your antivirus' auto-renewal settings!

Not a fan of antivirus auto-renewal. There's a lot of deceptive behavior rolled up in there, and I hope this commentary helps you to avoid taking a bath with your security software.
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Software Shilling - BlueScreen Computer HP is engaging in some Software Shilling that I do not approve of. Please think twice before believing in their sales-related ads!

HP is shilling junkware, directly on your desktop nowadays. If you see these popups on your system, please think twice: bluescreencomputer.com/2025/06/17/s...

If your classic Outlook app vanishes one day, here's what happened and how to get it back: bluescreencomputer.com/2025/05/15/t...

The Apple Siri Eavesdropping Settlement - BlueScreen Computer The Apple Siri Eavesdropping Settlement is upon and here the details on how you might get your share of the $95M payout.

If you've bought an Apple device in the last 10 years, you may be eligible to grab a piece of this settlement: bluescreencomputer.com/2025/05/09/t...

I'm back in the office for some after-hours work. And I find my assistant is already here, getting high! Is this immediate grounds for dismissal, or what‽

Watch Out for Fake CAPTCHAs - BlueScreen Computer Watch Out for Fake CAPTCHAs. Some websites are being hijacked and infected to show fake CAPTCHAs. Recognize these before they harm your computer!

Please learn about this particular hazard: bluescreencomputer.com/2025/04/10/w...
The "fake CAPTCHA" is extremely dangerous, and I doubt I've seen anything this nasty in several years.

Adobe Gets Bullied Off Bluesky It seems the only thing Bluesky hates more than Donald Trump is AI — and Adobe had to find that out the hard way.

Wow, it looks like Adobe didn't fare too well with their Bluesky debut: futurism.com/adobe-bullie...
I'm not one to join in on the negativity, but I will be quick to point out many of the free alternatives to expensive photo-editing software: bluescreencomputer.com/2020/09/29/f...

Work-from-Home Scams - BlueScreen Computer Work-from-Home Scams are a common hazard, especially on social media. Recognize the tells and be ready to avoid these when you see them.

Facebook and other social media platforms are commonly used to spread work-from-home scams, think critically and be suspicious of too-good-to-be-true opportunities: bluescreencomputer.com/2021/03/11/w...

Dangerous Typos - BlueScreen Computer Typos in the address bar can be dangerous! Here are some examples for you to try to avoid, or at least know about ahead of time!

Lot of folks calling in this week over malicious popups. Most happened due to simple typos in the address bar: bluescreencomputer.com/2025/03/27/d...

23andMe Worries - BlueScreen Computer Do you have 23andMe Worries, regarding your genetic data? Me too. I can't see the future, but I can give you some food for thought...

Small update to this post about 23andMe from last year: bluescreencomputer.com/2024/10/04/2...
If you've used 23andMe, just a heads-up that the California AG has seen fit to warn everyone to delete their data ASAP from this company's website.
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The 2025 Restoro/Reimage Settlement - BlueScreen Computer The 2025 Restoro/Reimage Settlement is upon us! Check out these details to know if you should be expecting a payout from this legal action.

Did you get an FTC email about a refund over the Restoro-Reimage Settlement? This is actually 100% LEGIT and you may safely believe these messages and enjoy the money you've received! All the details on this blog post: bluescreencomputer.com/2025/03/10/t...

Spring is here and we can finally open up the house again for our cats.

Anytime there's a major Windows Update, my office assistants are ready to spring into action and see what's new!

Bitterants - BlueScreen Computer In the technology world, bitterants are used in various ways to keep people safe. A bitterant is an otherwise-harmless chemical that makes something taste really bad. Here’s some info and trivia about...

Here's some info and trivia about bitterants as they are used with technology items: bluescreencomputer.com/2025/03/07/b...

Put me down for Project Hail Mary, I'm halfway through it, like others on this thread, and am impressed so far.

The Best Buy Purchase Scam - BlueScreen Computer The Best Buy Purchase Scam is yet another phishing attempt. Don't be fooled, don't call the number if you receive this email!

Here's a write-up on a very convincing Best Buy phishing email I received: bluescreencomputer.com/2025/02/25/t...

Read this comment and thought it was a joke. Thought there was no way a security firm would use a Yahoo email address. But no, it all checks out and you are correct and I apologize for doubting you.

YouTube video by alyankovicVEVO "Weird Al" Yankovic - Foil (Official 4K Video)

Weird Al is somewhere down that rabbit hole... youtu.be/urglg3WimHA?...

Defending Against Misinformation - BlueScreen Computer Defending Against Misinformation is necessary as you travel the internet. Here are some tools for checking the facts as you surf the web.

Need some fact-checking resources? I've dusted off and updated this older blog post for you: bluescreencomputer.com/2021/09/12/d...

Check out these links, I think this is for real: bsky.app/profile/blue...

I think it checks out, here are some corroborating links: bsky.app/profile/blue...