Crystal Crowder Writes
@crystalwrites.bsky.social
Cat mom who moonlights as a writer focusing mainly on tech, writing advice, and lifestyle topics. Also dabbling in fiction and poetry, both of which I've loved doing for years.
It's amazing how we're still collecting even more cables with wireless tech too.
January 10, 2026 at 4:32 AM
It's amazing how we're still collecting even more cables with wireless tech too.
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Clippy is back! The movement of 2025 to protest against AI, Big Tech, & data abuse continues. 🎉
While the original Clippy was skinny & normal, the new “Clippy” shared by Microsoft on X is bloated - just like Microsoft's bloated AI tools.
Find out more: tuta.com/blog/clippy-...
While the original Clippy was skinny & normal, the new “Clippy” shared by Microsoft on X is bloated - just like Microsoft's bloated AI tools.
Find out more: tuta.com/blog/clippy-...
January 8, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Clippy is back! The movement of 2025 to protest against AI, Big Tech, & data abuse continues. 🎉
While the original Clippy was skinny & normal, the new “Clippy” shared by Microsoft on X is bloated - just like Microsoft's bloated AI tools.
Find out more: tuta.com/blog/clippy-...
While the original Clippy was skinny & normal, the new “Clippy” shared by Microsoft on X is bloated - just like Microsoft's bloated AI tools.
Find out more: tuta.com/blog/clippy-...
I hate ad scams that pull the fake cancel button to get clicks.
Unskippable ads and ads with fake cancel buttons are fairly common online, but Vietnam has now passed a decree that outlaws them.
#Ads #Vietnam
#Ads #Vietnam
Unskippable ads and ads with fake cancel buttons are now illegal in Vietnam
Unskippable ads and ads with fake cancel buttons are fairly common online, but Vietnam has now passed a decree that outlaws them.
www.neowin.net
January 6, 2026 at 9:17 PM
I hate ad scams that pull the fake cancel button to get clicks.
Maybe AI shouldn't be mainstream. This shouldn't even be a possibility.
Grok is undressing children — can the law stop it?
Grok is undressing children — can the law stop it?
Sexualized AI images violate consent and boundaries, but legal consequences can be elusive.
buff.ly
January 6, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Maybe AI shouldn't be mainstream. This shouldn't even be a possibility.
Sick of Google's suggestions on the Play Store? Try these tricks to find better #Android apps www.maketecheasier.com/google-play-...
Unlock Better Android App Results With These Google Play Search Hacks - Make Tech Easier
Struggling to find Android apps? Try these Google Play Store search hacks to better filter results and uncover hidden gems.
www.maketecheasier.com
January 6, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Sick of Google's suggestions on the Play Store? Try these tricks to find better #Android apps www.maketecheasier.com/google-play-...
I keep seeing people say passkeys are perfect, but I've seen the good, bad, and ugly. Perfect is far from the right term medium.com/crystalstech... #cybersecurity #tech #technology
Passkeys — The Good, The Bad, and The Very Ugly
If you haven’t heard about passkeys yet, it’s the latest way to supposedly get rid of passwords. No, it’s not a physical key, though you…
medium.com
January 6, 2026 at 10:09 AM
I keep seeing people say passkeys are perfect, but I've seen the good, bad, and ugly. Perfect is far from the right term medium.com/crystalstech... #cybersecurity #tech #technology
Are passkeys really unhackable? Nope. Don't believe the hype. They can and are being hacked. medium.com/meetcyber/pa... #cybersecurity #technology #tech
Passkeys Aren’t the Security Dream After All
Passkeys are hackable and management’s a nightmare
medium.com
January 6, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Are passkeys really unhackable? Nope. Don't believe the hype. They can and are being hacked. medium.com/meetcyber/pa... #cybersecurity #technology #tech
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I feel seen. Mine just happen to weigh 15+ pounds and take the entire desk.
December 31, 2025 at 11:16 AM
I feel seen. Mine just happen to weigh 15+ pounds and take the entire desk.
And this is why I have so many tech issues.
Hello, tech support? The engineers you sent are making everything worse.
December 31, 2025 at 9:18 AM
And this is why I have so many tech issues.
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In nearly 20 years of writing, I've come across two pieces of advice every day that promise instant success - Be a niche expert and Write. Every. Day. My advice - you don't have to stay in your niche. Branch out. A branchless tree is just a stick. And, don't burn yourself out writing just to write.
December 11, 2025 at 7:12 AM
In nearly 20 years of writing, I've come across two pieces of advice every day that promise instant success - Be a niche expert and Write. Every. Day. My advice - you don't have to stay in your niche. Branch out. A branchless tree is just a stick. And, don't burn yourself out writing just to write.
This is one of the most relatable list of goals ever!
December 11, 2025 at 7:06 AM
This is one of the most relatable list of goals ever!
Can #Google Circle to Search really keep you safe from #phishing and #smishing scams? Surprisingly, yes. medium.com/crystalstech... #Android #cybersecurity #tech #technology
I Hate Phishing Texts, but I Love These New Android Scam Protection Features
Google finally gives Android users two useful security features
medium.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Can #Google Circle to Search really keep you safe from #phishing and #smishing scams? Surprisingly, yes. medium.com/crystalstech... #Android #cybersecurity #tech #technology
I may never be able to sleep again. No horror movie could ever be this creepy. #nightmares #evil #tech
December 5, 2025 at 8:14 AM
I may never be able to sleep again. No horror movie could ever be this creepy. #nightmares #evil #tech
December 5, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Ever gotten banned by search engines? The struggle is real, but I kind of get why #searchengines may hate me. I still take it kind of personal, though medium.com/tech-and-me/... #Google #techproblems #tech #technology
Search Engines Hate Me and I Kind of Get It
The day I got banned from searching
medium.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Ever gotten banned by search engines? The struggle is real, but I kind of get why #searchengines may hate me. I still take it kind of personal, though medium.com/tech-and-me/... #Google #techproblems #tech #technology
Do I pay for #AI services? Nope. I do get to try them for #free thanks to #Yupp. See how to use this service for yourself www.maketecheasier.com/yupp-try-ai-... #aimodels #freetotry #tech #technology
Yupp Allows You to Try All the Latest AI Models For Free - Make Tech Easier
Want to try expensive AI models for free without signing up for a trial? See how Yupp lets you test out hundreds of models free.
www.maketecheasier.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Do I pay for #AI services? Nope. I do get to try them for #free thanks to #Yupp. See how to use this service for yourself www.maketecheasier.com/yupp-try-ai-... #aimodels #freetotry #tech #technology
Syncing passkeys sounds great, but is it really any safer than using passwords? #Microsoft claims it's the next best thing www.maketecheasier.com/microsoft-sy... #passkey #passwords #security
Microsoft Lets You Sync Passkeys in the Cloud But Should You? - Make Tech Easier
Tired of your passkeys being tied to a single device? See how you can sync passkeys in the cloud with Microsoft Edge.
www.maketecheasier.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Syncing passkeys sounds great, but is it really any safer than using passwords? #Microsoft claims it's the next best thing www.maketecheasier.com/microsoft-sy... #passkey #passwords #security
Ever wanted to browse X anonymously, no account needed? This free tool lets you and there's nothing to download. www.maketecheasier.com/browse-x-ano... #twitter #xcancel #anonymous #privacy #socialmedia
How to Browse X Anonymously With XCancel - Make Tech Easier
Want to check out a post on X but don't want to log in? Find out how to browse X anonymously with XCancel, a free web tool.
www.maketecheasier.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Ever wanted to browse X anonymously, no account needed? This free tool lets you and there's nothing to download. www.maketecheasier.com/browse-x-ano... #twitter #xcancel #anonymous #privacy #socialmedia
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It is somehow both “this has been the longest year in recorded history” and also “how is it the middle of November already” right now
November 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
It is somehow both “this has been the longest year in recorded history” and also “how is it the middle of November already” right now
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The Windows 11 Snipping Tool now has a visual search feature powered by Bing. Whether you have an image, QR code, or a mathematical equation, you can quickly get answers.
👉: How to Use the Windows 11 Snipping Tool’s Visual Search Like Google Lens
▸ https://lttr.ai/AkZYx
👉: How to Use the Windows 11 Snipping Tool’s Visual Search Like Google Lens
▸ https://lttr.ai/AkZYx
October 30, 2025 at 6:38 AM
The Windows 11 Snipping Tool now has a visual search feature powered by Bing. Whether you have an image, QR code, or a mathematical equation, you can quickly get answers.
👉: How to Use the Windows 11 Snipping Tool’s Visual Search Like Google Lens
▸ https://lttr.ai/AkZYx
👉: How to Use the Windows 11 Snipping Tool’s Visual Search Like Google Lens
▸ https://lttr.ai/AkZYx
Not sure what a "nit" is? No, it's not a measure of the lack of intelligence. Discover what a nit of screen brightness is and how many you actually need. Spoiler alert - it's all about candles www.maketecheasier.com/what-is-nit-... #screen #tech #nit
What Is a Nit of Screen Brightness, and How Many Do You Need? - Make Tech Easier
Buying a new device with a screen and see something about nits? Learn what is a nit and how it relates to screen brightness.
www.maketecheasier.com
October 30, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Not sure what a "nit" is? No, it's not a measure of the lack of intelligence. Discover what a nit of screen brightness is and how many you actually need. Spoiler alert - it's all about candles www.maketecheasier.com/what-is-nit-... #screen #tech #nit
While legitimate #YouTube creators often get banned for no reason, #scammers have been running a YouTube Ghost Network for years and still are. If you got fooled, you're not alone www.maketecheasier.com/youtube-ghos... #google #scam #cybersecurity
Do These 7 Things If You Got Fooled by the YouTube Ghost Network - Make Tech Easier
Do you love cracked software or game hacks? You might have fallen for malicious videos in the YouTube Ghost Network scam.
www.maketecheasier.com
October 30, 2025 at 7:52 AM
While legitimate #YouTube creators often get banned for no reason, #scammers have been running a YouTube Ghost Network for years and still are. If you got fooled, you're not alone www.maketecheasier.com/youtube-ghos... #google #scam #cybersecurity
Even though it's not #Google behind this, age verification might stop you from downloading new apps from the Play Store. Anyone else see age verification as just more ways to track people along with even more security risks? Here's what you need to know www.maketecheasier.com/google-play-...
Google Play Store Age Verification Makes Downloading Apps More Complicated - Make Tech Easier
Learn about Google Play Store age verification and what to do when you are not able to download apps until you verify your age.
www.maketecheasier.com
October 30, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Even though it's not #Google behind this, age verification might stop you from downloading new apps from the Play Store. Anyone else see age verification as just more ways to track people along with even more security risks? Here's what you need to know www.maketecheasier.com/google-play-...