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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: 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…]

How to quickly turn your favorite screwdriver into a magnetic screwdriver

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magnetized-screwdriverThere are several tools that are must-haves for any tech bench, and a set of small flat-head and Phillips-head screwdrivers top the list.

If you have ever worked on a laptop computer you know how tiny some of the screws can be, and working with those tiny screws is often frustrating at best.

But the job is a LOT easier if your screwdriver is magnetized.

There are several ways to magnetize a screwdriver (or most any metal tool for that matter), but the easiest and safest method is to rub a powerful magnet along the shank of the screwdriver a few times, starting at the handle end.

It’s really easy to do, and the video that follows shows exactly how to do it:  [Read more…]

Picture of the Day: “Sunset on Maui”

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From photographer Andre Bogaert: This gorgeous sunset was captured on Maui, a veritable island paradise that is easily one of the most visited vacation spots in the world. I hope you like the photo.

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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!

Note: The links in this post are affiliate links.

How to select multiple items with just two mouse clicks

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computer-mouseYou probably already know that holding down the Ctrl key while selecting items with your mouse allows you to select another item, and then another, and then another, and so on.

If you have a lot of items to select it can get a bit tedious and boring by the time the task is finished.

But did you know there’s a super-easy way to select multiple consecutive items with just two mouse clicks? Here’s how:  [Read more…]

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