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As you probably know, Windows computers tend to slow down over time due to junk build-up on the hard drive, malware infections and various other reasons.
Today I’m going to tell you about five powerful free downloads that you can use to keep your PC running just as fast as the day you bought it:
Note: The programs listed are all available in both free and premium versions. I recommend that you download the free version of each. [Read more…]
By default, Windows 10 displays a Logon Screen requesting that you enter a password before it will finish booting up into Windows, and it will display this screen even if you haven’t created a password for your user account.
Dealing with the Logon Screen can be an unnecessary annoyance if you know you are the only person that will ever have access to your computer.
Luckily, Microsoft made it fairly easy to configure Windows 10 to skip the Logon Screen and have the machine boot straight to the Desktop. Here’s how: [Read more…]
Have you ever walked through your local electronics retailer’s showroom and seen open-box computers, smart phones and other tech items on sale at greatly reduced prices?
I have, and I’m guessing that you have too.
You really can save some serious money by buying open-box and demo tech products, but there are a few things you need to consider before laying out your hard-earned money for one of them.
With that in mind, here are 8 tips for getting a truly good deal on open-box and demo tech products: [Read more…]
Those of us who use Windows have long been accustomed to having to make two or three mouse clicks just to shut down our PCs, but there is actually a much easier way…
Simply press the Power button!
Of course that doesn’t work by default on most systems because the Power button is typically programmed to place the PC into Sleep mode.
Luckily, it’s extremely easy to reprogram the Power button to shut the computer down instead of putting it to sleep. Here’s how: [Read more…]
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Question from Kelley: I recently bought this 21.5 inch iMac and I’d like to connect a second display to it.
I have a really nice 1 year-old 27 inch HP monitor with two HDMI connectors that I used with my old Windows computer.
I’d love to use that monitor if I can.
My goal is to have Photoshop running on the 27 inch screen and everything else on the 21.5 inch screen.
Can you tell me if the HP monitor is compatible with the iMac? If it is, how do I connect it to the computer and set it up in the software?
If it won’t work with the iMac can you recommend a good 27 inch monitor that will?
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]