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Don’t junk your old computers and gadgets. Sell them on eBay or Craigslist instead!

Posted on September 18, 2020

Do you have a shelf full of obsolete computer equipment or a drawer full of old, but working mobile devices that you’re thinking of recycling?

If so, I have a suggestion for you: Don’t recycle them, sell them!

You might not realize it, but there’s probably someone out there in this big world of ours that would love to buy your old, unwanted gear and be willing to pay you a decent amount for it.

Why would somebody want to buy an outdated computer or mobile device? Well, there are several reasons: [Read more…]

9 practical tips for extending the range, speed and security of your wireless WiFi network

Posted on September 16, 2020

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Wireless routers make it very easy to share your high speed Internet connection with guests and family members.

They also make it easy to use your laptop or mobile devices in any room in the house without running cables all over the place.

But if you live in a large house and/or have multiple devices all using the Internet at the same time, chances are your WiFi connection is weaker and slower than it could be due to obstructions, distance and bandwidth limitations.

The good news is you don’t have to live with a slow or range-limited wireless network. There are several things you can do to extend the range of your wireless router’s WiFi signal, boost your connection speed and make your WiFi network more secure: [Read more…]

Why you should use a ‘Standard’ user account in Windows

Posted on September 14, 2020

Every modern version of Microsoft Windows allows you to create two types of local user accounts.

In my opinion every PC should have one account of each type installed even if only one person will be using the computer.

A quick rundown of the differences between the two account types will make it easy to understand why I make this recommendation: [Read more…]

5 ways to waste money when buying a new computer

Posted on September 14, 2020

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Let’s face it, times are tough these days, and the last thing we need is to do is spend more money than we have to when it comes time to shop for a new computer.

The key to getting the computer that best matches your needs at the lowest price possible is knowing exactly what those needs are and what you’ll need in order to adequately fill them.

And it also helps to know which common pitfalls to avoid.

Here are five things that could cause you to waste money when you’re out shopping for your next computer: [Read more…]

An awesome free app to protect your Android devices from viruses and other threats

Posted on September 13, 2020

AVG has long been recognized as a leader in the field of computer security.

They have made top quality antivirus software for desktop and laptop PCs for over a quarter of a century, and now they’re offering quality protection for your Android tablets and mobile phones as well.

The free version of AVG for Android will protect your device in a variety of ways.

Nowadays our personal information is becoming more vulnerable than ever with hackers finding innovative ways to tap into our devices.

More than ever, with the amount of people using smartphones increasing year after year, the need for strong and effective mobile security has never been greater. [Read more…]