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Q&A: How can I keep my online backups virus-free?

Posted on October 13, 2026

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Question from Joyce: I’m constantly taking pictures of my grandkids and copying them onto my computer. And since I don’t want to lose them I keep my computer backed up with Carbonite.

But a nagging question has been bugging me for a while now.

Since Carbonite backs up my files automatically, how can I prevent it from backing up a virus too should I ever get one on my PC? [Read more…]

Q&A: Can I connect a Bluetooth speaker to an older stereo system?

Posted on October 12, 2026

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Question from George: I know your site is mostly about computers but I hope you can answer a question about my audio gear.

I have an older Sony stereo system that I’d love to connect a Bluetooth speaker to.

The problem is the stereo doesn’t have Bluetooth built in.

Is there any way to connect a Bluetooth speaker to one of these old non-Bluetooth stereos? [Read more…]

Q&A: How can I keep the scrollbars always visible in Windows 11?

Posted on October 5, 2026

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Question from Eileen: I just got my first Windows 11 computer and it looks a lot different that Windows 10.

Most of the changes are ok but I hate how the scrollbars are hidden in some apps until I move my mouse over to the right.

Is there any way to make the scrollbars remain visible all the time in Windows 11? [Read more…]

Q&A: What exactly is backed up when you make a System Image Backup?

Posted on October 3, 2026

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Question from Olivene: I spent several minutes reading your posts that explain how to create System Image Backups on Windows computers, but I’m a little confused.

I had Carbonite backing up my files for a couple of years and they didn’t back up any of my Windows files.

I learned that the hard way after my hard drive crashed on me. [Read more…]

Q&A: Should I shut my computer down when it’s not being used?

Posted on October 2, 2026

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Question from Milo: I really like your site, Rick. It’s easy to tell that you put a lot of work into it.

I’ve been following you for several months now and I always learn something every time I visit your blog.

I hope you don’t mind but I finally have a question of my own that I need to ask you.

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