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Do you own a newer MacBook or other device that has just a single USB-C type USB port? If so, I have a recommendation for you.
This awesome USB-C Hub Multiport Adapter will add two USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports and a plethora of other useful ports to your MacBook or other USB-C device!
Over the years I’ve worked on lots of computers that exhibited all the classic signs of a malware infection.
And as you might expect, many of the owners of those machines insisted that the problem couldn’t possibly be malware because they regularly scan their systems with antivirus programs.
But when I ran my own scans on those systems, I often discovered that they were indeed infected, some of them with dozens of viruses, spyware objects, malicious toolbars and other digital nasties.
How could that be? [Read more…]
Technology has impacted every facet of life, and the education system is not exempted.
In this modern age of growing technology and connectivity, tech gadgets have penetrated classrooms and learning institutions and have greatly enhanced the lives of students.
Technology in the classroom is commonplace these days and students from grade school level to university level make use of them.
In today’s connected world, taking a vacation doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll have to forgo using the Internet while you’re enjoying some tropical paradise or hiking some wilderness trail.
In fact, there aren’t that many places left in the world where you simply cannot find a way to get your laptop or mobile device connected to the web.
Unfortunately, using the Internet while you’re away from home is risky business unless you know how to do it safely.
Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter
I often hear from readers how much they hate having to contact “Tech Support” when an issue arises with their computer or one of their other gadgets.
As you probably know, calling Tech Support is usually about as much fun as having a tooth pulled without an injection of Novocain.
Well, truth be told, the Tech Support experience is often intentionally designed to be frustrating because some companies would rather have you resolve the issue on your own instead of utilizing their Support system.
Luckily, there are a few things you can try that just might help you resolve your issue without having to call Tech Support at all: [Read more…]