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Rick’s Daily Pick: CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD PFC 1500VA Sinewave UPS System

Posted on October 26, 2021

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My “Pick” for the day is this really nice CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD PFC 1500VA Sinewave UPS System.

As you probably know, a high-quality UPS system can keep your computer up and running during short-term power outages while also helping protect it from power surges and brownouts.

This 1500VA/1000 watt device is one of the best consumer-grade USP system’s you can buy for the money.

Click here to read more about the CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD PFC 1500VA Sinewave UPS System at Amazon.

Q&A: How can I stop receiving so many notifications in Windows 10?

Posted on October 26, 2021

Question from Charley: Before I ask my question I want to thank you for everything you do to keep us informed and help us use our computers better.

You really are such a great help to people who are clueless like I am.

Now, I have a problem I hope you can help me with.

I recently bought my first Windows 10 computer (an HP laptop). I like it ok except for all the notifications that pop up in the lower right corner of the screen.

Is there a way to limit the notifications to just the ones that I really need to see? [Read more…]

Q&A: Will I need a new modem if I upgrade to faster Internet?

Posted on October 26, 2021

Question from Rod: I received a flyer in the mail from Xfinity saying everyone in my area now has the option to upgrade our Internet service to 1200Mbps with virtually no increase in the monthly charges.

I’d love to do that because that would be a huge increase from the 200Mbps I’m getting now, but I can’t afford to buy a new modem.

I bought the modem I have now four years ago and it’s still working great.

My question is will I need to buy a new modem in order to get the full 1200Mbps speed that comes with this new plan? [Read more…]

Picture of the Day: “Autumn in Vermont”

Posted on October 26, 2021

Today’s “Picture of the Day” features a beautiful fall scene featuring a farm in rural Vermont. I hope you like it.

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Should you upgrade your current computer or buy a new one?

Posted on October 25, 2021

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There comes a time when every computer owner realizes that their current computer just isn’t up to the task of working with the latest hardware and software.

When we reach that conclusion we must inevitably make a choice between upgrading and buying a new computer.

In my opinion there are only five possible upgrades that really make sense given the historically low prices of new computers these days: [Read more…]