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Get my new eBook “Master Guide To Staying Safe On Facebook”

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For some time folks have been asking me to write a book containing my best Facebook security tips and scam alerts.

After much consideration I decided to take the plunge and do just that.

I’m pleased to announce that Master Guide to Staying Safe On Facebook is now available on Amazon.

The purpose of this book is exactly as the title implies. It simply provides the very same Facebook security and safety tips that I have already published on this blog.

So why publish a book containing the same info that’s already available on the blog?

Well, there are a couple of reasons:  [Read more…]

This simple trick will speed up Windows 10 and make your laptop’s battery last longer

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Did you know Windows 10 has over a dozen apps that run in the background at all times?

Well, it does, and every one of those continuously running apps slows your system down just a bit and makes your laptop’s battery run down a little faster than it has to.

What’s more, you probably aren’t even using most of those apps!

Luckily, it’s very easy to prevent those unneeded apps from running in the background.

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Tips for making almost any photo look better

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If you take a look at most any photographer’s portfolio, what you’re likely to see is a collection of his/her very best shots.

After all, no one really enjoys showcasing images that aren’t so great.

That’s right, even the most talented and experienced photographers take plenty of duds which typically are left out of their galleries.

That being said, some of the awesome shots that end up being shared with the world didn’t start out all that great.

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Q&A: Can I safely rely on System Restore or should I make System Image backups too?

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Question from Mike:  Rick, I install lots of free software and I always create a new System Restore Point before installing a program just in case something goes wrong.

And as you know, Windows 10 is great but things do go wrong sometimes.

My boss told me that relying on System Restore isn’t good enough. He said I need to create System Image backups instead, but I think that’s overkill.

What do you think?

Rick’s answer:   [Read more…]

Picture of the Day: “Horseshoe Bend”

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Today’s “Picture of the Day” features iconic Horseshoe Bend, the picturesque curve in the Colorado River that has become one of the most popular attractions in Grand Canyon National Park. I hope you like it.

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Did you know that Amazon has thousands of Kindle ebooks on photography, from beginner to advanced – and every level in between?

Many titles are absolutely free, and you won’t even need a Kindle device to enjoy them!

Click here to check out the awesome selection of free and low-cost photography ebooks at Amazon!

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