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My “Pick” for today is this fantastic, but very affordable Apple 2026 MacBook Neo 13-inch Laptop.
This is the least expensive laptop Apple has ever made, but it’s still awesome.
Click here to check out the Apple 2026 MacBook Neo 13-inch Laptop at Amazon.
Did you miss (or want to revisit) one of my earlier picks? You might find it right here.
Today’s POTD features another early morning scene from the German state of Bavaria. I hope you like it.
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Mays winner will receive a fantastic Blackview 14″ Laptop Screen Extender.
This is an easy and very affordable way to add not just one, but two extra screens to your laptop (for three screens total).
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Question from Martha: About three or four times a month I get a call from the number (205) 595-XXXX.
(I blanked out the last four digits to protect the caller in case everything is on the up and up.)
The strange thing is this person just calls and then hangs up just as soon as I answer. Then it’ll be a week or two before they call again.
I won’t tell you where I live because I don’t want this person to see it and hunt me down. I know I’m probably just being paranoid, but it does worry me.
My question for you is do you know if it’s possible to determine where that caller is located just from looking at the phone number? [Read more…]
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Do you find the ads that are displayed while you’re playing free games on your smart phone to be distracting? Most people do, so you’re certainly not alone if you do as well.
There’s a simple way to block the ads on most free games.
Simply put your phone into Airplane Mode to temporarily turn off the phone’s radios and you’ll be able to play many games without getting distracted by the flashing ads.
Why does this work? It’s pretty simple, really… [Read more…]
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Battery backup devices have been around for decades now, but relatively few computer owners use them. And based upon my experience, that is a mistake.
What are battery backups (and why do I need one)?
If you’re unfamiliar with how it works, a battery backup unit basically sits idly by monitoring the power line for voltage drops and power outages.
When an issue with the power line occurs, the power source to the computer is switched virtually instantaneously from line power (electrical outlet) to the unit’s internal battery. This prevents the computer from losing power.
Why is preventing your computer from losing power important? Well, there are several reasons: [Read more…]