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How to avoid installing buggy Windows updates

Posted on February 11, 2023

As you probably know, Microsoft has released a lot of buggy Windows Updates in recent years.

In fact, numerous Windows 10 PCs were rendered either unstable or unable to boot up into Windows just by one recent buggy update.

I still recommend installing critical security updates as soon as possible in order to quickly patch “zero-day” security holes before hackers have a chance to exploit them to break into your system.

However, I no longer recommend installing non-critical updates until Microsoft has had time to squash any bugs that might be in the updates’ code. [Read more…]

Q&A: How can I force Google to always show American search results?

Posted on February 10, 2023

Question from Brett: I need your help with something if you don’t mind, Rick.

I travel frequently on business, often to other countries (mostly to western Europe but occasionally to South and Central America as well).

The problem I’m having is every time I click on my bookmark to load Google it takes me to the Google site for whichever country I’m in at the time.

I really need for my browser to load the Google search results for the United States at all times because only those results are relevant to the research I do for my job.

Do you know of a way to force Google to always show the American search results no matter which country I’m in at the time? [Read more…]

8 tips to make remote learning and video conferencing safe

Posted on February 9, 2023

Most educators can’t imagine their daily lives without video conferencing. It’s useful for everything from online lectures to sprint meetings for the whole team.

Because of its design, it can reach more students without requiring them to be physically present in classrooms. However, keeping outsiders out of video conferencing is just as crucial. [Read more…]

Registry Finder: A fantastic replacement for Regedit

Posted on February 7, 2023

Many of the tips I post on this blog involve making changes to the Windows Registry.

The problem is, Windows’ native Regedit Registry Editor can be a real pain to use.

One of my biggest pet peeves with Regedit has always been the way we have to navigate several layers deep into the registry tree using the mouse.

But thanks to a fantastic free utility called Registry Finder, you no longer have to. [Read more…]

Are virtual keyboards a good option for students?

Posted on February 7, 2023

In simple terms, a virtual keyboard is an on-screen keyboard that is used with a mouse. With virtual keyboards, the keys are pressed by pointing to a key on the screen and clicking the mouse.

We are used to virtual keyboards on our phones and tablets. However, they are not always convenient for students, especially when it comes to writing essays or doing other work. [Read more…]