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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…]

Q&A: Do you prefer using a wired Ethernet connection or Wi-FI to access the Internet?

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Question from Kalin H.:  I really love your blog Rick, especially how you answer people’s tech questions.

I know that most of the questions you answer are practical in nature but mine is somewhat theoretical so I hope you won’t mind answering it for me.

The question is this: If you have a choice, do you prefer using a wired Ethernet connection or Wi-FI to connect to the Internet?

I have a preference myself and I’m just wondering if it’s the best one. Thanks for your time!

Rick’s answer:  [Read more…]

How to hide your Friends List from the public on Facebook

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Facebook is all about interacting with your friends, but there are times when it’s best to keep your list of Facebook friends hidden from public view.

For example, if you’re looking for a job, you might want to hide your friend list from prospective employers in order to prevent any possibility of “guilt by association”.

Note: I’m not trying to disparage your friends here, just remind you that you never know who might be holding a grudge against one of your Facebook friends.

And here’s another reason…  [Read more…]

Speed up your PC dramatically by replacing the hard drive with an SSD

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In a previous post I discussed how adding RAM to your PC would give you the biggest bang for the buck when upgrading your computer.

Adding RAM has always been one of the most cost effective ways to speed up a PC, and it still is.

Today I’m going to tell you about an equally amazing upgrade that will definitely speed up your computer and hurtle it right into the fast lane!  [Read more…]

Picture of the Day: “Alpine Beauty”

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Today’s picture features a gorgeous view of Hinter Grauspitz, an 8,400+ foot Alpine double peak that sits roughly on the border between Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

This photo was taken from across the lake in the historic town of Maienfeld, Switzerland, this view of the snowcapped mountain offers some very lovely reflections. I hope you like it.

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Q&A: How can I tell when my blog is loading from the new server after I switch hosting companies?

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Question from Jay:  I have a WordPress blog and it started going down on me at random times a couple of months ago.

I’ve signed up for a better hosting account with a different company and they’ll move the blog to the new server for me at no cost.

I’m planning to put in the request for the move when I get back to the office on Monday, but I’d like to ask you a question in the meantime.

I’ve been told that it could take quite a while for my blog to start loading from the new server after they make the switch. How will I be able to tell when my blog starts loading from the new server instead of the old one?

Rick’s answer:   [Read more…]

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