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How to force a Windows Desktop Shortcut to always ‘Run as Administrator’
One of the things I like most about Microsoft Windows is the ability to create shortcuts on the Windows Desktop that simplify the execution of common tasks.
For example, I find myself creating a lot of System Restore Points on my computer so I created a handy desktop shortcut that creates a new Restore Point every time I click on it.
This particular shortcut makes it easy for me to quickly create a Restore Point at any time without having to wade through a series of menus.
As you can see, desktop shortcuts can really come in handy. However, they do have one rather irritating limitation. [Read more…]
Three ways to clone the contents of a hard drive or SSD onto a new drive
Many of the questions I receive at RicksDailyTips deal with replacing hard drives and SSDs.
After all, drives go bad and they have to be replaced, and folks are always wanting to upgrade their drives to something larger and faster.
I guess that’s why one of my most frequently asked questions is “How do I clone a hard drive?”
Well, today I’m going to answer that question by briefly describing three drive cloning methods that I’ve written about in the past.
Those three methods range from “free, and slightly complicated” to “not free, but dead-simple“: [Read more…]
Q&A: How can I get the ‘Recycle Bin’ back on my Windows desktop?
Question from Uneva K.: I have somehow deleted the icon for the Recycle Bin from my desktop. How can I get it back?
My computer is an HP All-In-One with Windows 10.
Thanks for your help in advance. I really appreciate it.
Rick‘s answer: [Read more…]
Warning: Instagram accounts are currently being hacked in large numbers. Here’s how to protect yours.
Do you use Instagram? If so, there’s a very good chance that your account will get hacked very soon.
Right now hackers (who appear to be from Russia) are hacking into and taking control of Instagram accounts by the thousands.
In a nutshell, the hackers are somehow breaking into the accounts and changing both the username and password, making it impossible for the rightful account owners to log back in (or in many cases even locate the account). [Read more…]
Q&A: Is Facebook spying on me when I’m using other websites?
Question from Felicia R.: I have a question for you Rick, and it’s a serious question so please don’t laugh at me! lol
I do most of my shopping online and I’ve noticed that whenever I log on to Facebook I see ads for the very items I was shopping for earlier. That sort of concerns me.
Is Facebook spying on me when I’m using other websites? If they are I’ll probably close my account.
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]
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