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Rick’s File Recovery Service: I’ll recover the photos and files from your dead computer for you.

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I’m often asked if I’d be willing to recover the photos and other files from a “dead” laptop or desktop computer.

I typically refer them to this post that explains how to retrieve their files themselves, but some folks prefer to pay me to do the job for them because they don’t want to take a chance on accidentally trashing their files.

Well, I’m now providing this service because I know how important precious photos and other irreplaceable files can be to their owners.

Here’s the deal…  [Read more…]

Yet more proof has surfaced that password managers put your entire digital life at risk

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I’ve written several posts explaining the dangers of using a password manager to store the passwords to all of your online accounts.

Well, new information has recently surfaced that proves just how dangerous password managers really are.

The researchers at Independent Security Evaluators have just published the results of an in-depth study that tested how effective several of the most popular password managers are at protecting your passwords from hackers.

Well, the results are troubling to say the least.  [Read more…]

Q&A: Is it possible to be completely anonymous on the Internet?

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peekQuestion from Larry:  I have a very simple question for you Rick: Is it possible to be completely anonymous on the Internet?

Here’s the scenario that I have in mind:

  • A laptop is purchased with cash from a stranger after answering an ad in the local newspaper
  • No personal info at all is stored on the machine
  • The laptop is used online via open Wi-Fi hotspots only while using a VPN
  • All Internet access is through anonymous open proxy servers with the browser in incognito mode

Just curious – do you think this scenario will prevent everyone from being able to trace the Internet usage back to the user?

Rick’s answer:   [Read more…]

Q&A: What does the term ‘bottleneck’ mean in regards to computers?

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Question from Alvin P.:  I recently retired after working for the same construction company for 43 years.

Now I’d like to take up something new to occupy all this free time that I suddenly have to fill.

I’ve always wanted to learn about computers so I’ve started reading a few tech blogs, and RicksDailyTips is one of them (thanks to my brother Keith for recommending it).

I’m not tech savvy by any stretch (I hope to change that eventually) but I do believe I’m progressing ok for an older dude who still uses a flip phone.

There’s a term that keeps popping up in the articles I read that I just can’t seem to get my head around. Can you tell me what the word “bottleneck” means in regards to computers?

Rick’s answer:  [Read more…]

Picture of the Day: “Nighttime View of the Golden Gate”

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Today’s “Picture of the Day” features a beautiful nighttime view of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. I hope you like it!

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