2006-06-07 11:16
Hello again everyone. I hope you all had a great week! This week I’m going to discuss the benefits of protecting your online accounts with Two-Factor Authentication, and then expl… Read More
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2006-06-07 11:16
If you’re a gamer you’re probably eagerly awaiting the expected June release of the awesome Oculus Rift Virtual Reality Headset. The question is, will your computer be… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Question from Harley D.: I own a small business with six employees and I just bought brand new Windows 10 desktop computers for every desk. The fellow who delivered the machines and se… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Just as with a traditional laptop or desktop computer, it’s important to always have a current backup on hand for your mobile devices in case you ever have to restore your files. Thank… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
One of the most frustrating things about shopping for gifts is trying to figure out what the intended recipients might want or need. Many factors must be considered for each person… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Last July I wrote a post about how Solid State Drives (SSDs) would soon be competing with traditional hard drives in terms of storage capacity and cost, and sure enough, they are starti… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
If you’re expecting a federal tax refund this year, the IRS has released an app that will let you track your refund. The IRS2Go app will keep you up-to-date regarding the sta… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
When disaster strikes, one of the first things we all try to do is contact our family and friends to let them know we’re ok – and make sure they are too. What typically happens i… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
As you probably know, poorly designed battery packs can overheat, catch on fire, and even explode. And while these problems most often affect cheap knock-offs, every now and then a batch of… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Question from Chad W.: My laptop has a 13 inch screen, and I’d really like to have a much bigger screen to use when I’m watching Netflix. I’ve been thinking abou… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
In today’s digital world, many of us have multiple gadgets such as smart phones, tablets and other portable devices that are powered via USB-style battery chargers. And that, of course… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Question from Alexis F.: Hi Rick. I’m very interested in ordering the Edimax USB Wi-Fi adapter you mentioned in this post, but I’m concerned that the small size might keep… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Question from David K.: I upgraded Malwarebytes to version 2.0 last night, and now every time I try to run a scan it gives me this error message: Error: Malwarebytes was unable to load… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Question from Michael B: I’m planning to move out of my dorm and into a room I just rented in a nearby house, and I have a question about my options concerning Internet access. T… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
When you download a file using your web browser, the file is placed in a special “Downloads” folder where you can retrieve it and do as you wish with it. If you use two or more d… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Many of the tips I post on this blog involve using RegEdit (Windows’ default Registry editor) to make changes to the Windows Registry. The problem is, RegEdit can be a r… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
If you’ve been looking for a great deal on a super-powerful desktop PC, I suggest you check out one that I just noticed while browsing Amazon. Right now you can get a refurbished … Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Question from Shelby A.: The salesman that sold me my computer said I won’t need to plug it into a surge suppressor because the power supply automatically protects it from over-voltage… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Question from Ethan K.: I was reading an article last night that discussed using part of a computer’s unused RAM as a RAMDisk, and it got me to thinking. I have a 6 year old… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
If you have high speed Internet through your local cable company, you’re probably paying them an extra $10 per month or thereabouts for the privilege of renting a cable modem… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Question from Glen T. There are times when I’d rather not let certain Facebook friends know that I’ve read a message they sent me. I’ve checked the Facebook priv… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Question from Mark: What is the quickest way to delete cookies? Thank you. Rick’s answer: Mark, this is easily the shortest and most concise question I have ever received… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The folks at Amazon just keep adding more perks for their Amazon Prime members to enjoy. In my opinion the free 2-day shipping on all Prime-eligible products alone makes signing up… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Regular readers of this blog know that you don’t have to just junk your old smart phone when it comes time to upgrade because there are countless uses for it. In fact, I have already w… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
There was a time when I built PCs from scratch and sold them at a profit, and I was able to generate a pretty decent side income from it. In total, I built and sold right at 200 computers be… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Question from Steve B.: I could use some advice Rick. I need a 200ft Ethernet cable to run between my router and a Desktop PC that’s located on the far side of my office building… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Regular readers of this blog know I’m not a huge fan of password managers, but many folks seem to to love them. And that’s fine – to each his/her own as they say. If you ha… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Mobile devices have changed the way we use technology more than perhaps any other innovation in history. They have truly been a game changer in my opinion. There’s a great deal of free… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Question from Missy: The battery in my Toshiba Satellite C655D-S520 laptop has gone bad. Where can I get a good deal on a replacement battery? Rick’s answer: Hi Missy… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Question from Tilda J.: I finally got around to upgrading my computer to Windows 10, and at least once a day I get a message asking me how I like it. I haven’t used Windows… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Question from Rhonda: It seems the “mouse click” on my computer needs to be adjusted. It seems too slow or something. I seem to remember long ago someone telling me this co… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Question from Merrill D.: I’m a member of two different gaming forums that I post on almost every day. My little brother wants to sign up for them too but when he tries they alwa… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
If you’re like me you probably hate calling someone who doesn’t answer, especially if you need to leave a message. Before you get to that magic beep, you first have to … Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Due to a potential over-heating issue, Microsoft has announced a voluntary recall of the power cords for some models of their popular Surface Pro devices. The recall only applies to the powe… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Have you ever pushed your buggy into the checkout lane at a grocery story and watched the person in front of you pull out a stack of coupons as thick as a brick, then use them to buy $200 wo… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Much to the chagrin of the Postal Service, the number of emails sent each day far exceeds the number of “snail mail” letters sent during the same time period. And for good r… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Question from Matthew T.: I have a Dell laptop that I upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10. Before the upgrade, whenever I would delete a file it went into the “Recycl… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
If you’re like me you probably want many of the links you click to open in a new window. Most people do this in one of two ways: 1 – Hold down the Ctrl key while clicking th… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
A while back I wrote a post explaining the benefits of replacing your hard drive with a Solid State Drive (aka SSD). Of course the greatest benefit is the amazing speed increa… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Most people know that turning the light off when you leave a room can help keep electric bills a little lower than they would be otherwise, but few realize that the average household is home… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Question from Kenny J.: I have an HP Ultrabook that only has two USB ports, and I need those for my external hard drive and printer. I’ve been looking for a good Bluetooth m… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Hello again everyone. I hope you all had a great week! This week I’m going to discuss several ways to put your old smart phone to good use. If you’re like most folks these d… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Do you have a laptop or desktop PC that has a touch screen, but you prefer to use only the mouse and keyboard for navigation and selecting items on the screen? If so, you can easily dis… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Question from Mike T: I have cable Internet through Comcast and pay $10 a month to rent a cable modem from them. While shopping for a router on Amazon I noticed that they also sel… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Question from Jennie Y.: I overheard a conversation the other day that really interested me, and I want to see what you think about it. A young man told his friend that hiding the Wi-Fi netw… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Question from Linda Q.: I’ve been shopping for a new laptop Rick, and I’ve noticed that most of them that are on the market today don’t come with an optical drive. I… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Microsoft has announced that as of today they’re no longer be supporting Windows 8 with Security patches and bug fixes. In essence, the folks in Redmond are abandoning Window… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
These days most people who travel on a regular basis take along a laptop or mobile device that allows them to stay connected to the online world. Sometimes that simply isn’t possible… Read More
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