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Q&A: Is Synaptics a virus? If it is, how do I get rid of it?

Posted on March 31, 2022

Question from Glenda:  I downloaded Autoruns after reading about it here and it keeps showing something called Synaptics.

This has me a little confused.

Is Synaptics a virus? If it is, how do I get rid of it?

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How to factory reset your Kindle E-reader

Posted on March 31, 2022

Do you have an Amazon Kindle E-reader that runs slow, freezes up or is just weirdly glitchy in some other way?

If so, there are a couple of things you can do to fix the issue.

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How to safely blow the dust out of your desktop PC

Posted on March 29, 2022

Establishing and maintaining a thorough preventative maintenance routine can help keep your PC’s hardware and operating system running smoothly for years to come.

Of course such a routine includes keeping your PC free of viruses,  spyware and other forms of malware.

But it also means keeping the inside of the physical computer itself clear of dust and debris that can smother the components and clog up the fans and cause the computer’s internal components to overheat. [Read more…]

Q&A: How do I turn on ‘Dark Mode’ in Windows 10?

Posted on March 20, 2022

Question from Karlie:  I use my laptop late at night while hubby is trying to sleep, but sometimes the light from the screen keeps him awake.

A friend at work told me I could enable ‘Dark Mode’ on the laptop and it wouldn’t put out near as much light.

I’d love to give that a try. Can you tell me how to turn on Dark Mode on a laptop with Windows 10?

Rick’s answer:  [Read more…]

How to play Windows 7 games in Windows 10/11

Posted on March 13, 2022

Do you love the “old-style” games like Solitaire, Hearts, FreeCell and others that you used to be able to play with Windows 7, but can’t find them in Windows 10 or Windows 11?

Well, those beloved old-style games were removed from the most recent versions of Windows and replaced with “modern” versions that you have to download from the Windows Store.

I happen to prefer the old-style games myself. If you prefer them as well, you can get them back!  [Read more…]

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