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Question from Kelly E.: I just bought a new computer and there’s one thing about it that has me puzzled.
When I shut the computer down (not put it to sleep, but actually shut it down) the little light on the mouse stays lit.
Why is this happening? I’ve never seen it before. Is there some way to turn it off?
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A while back I wrote a post that explains how to force a Desktop shortcut to always “Open as administrator”.
As an example I mentioned a shortcut that I had created that quickly saves a System Restore Point without having to navigate any of the usual Windows menus.
Several people wrote in asking how to make their own shortcut to create a new Restore Point, so I thought it might be a good idea to write a post explaining how to do it.
Luckily, it’s very easy to make a shortcut for creating a new Restore Point. Just follow the steps below: [Read more…]
Well, it’s August, and that means schools all around the country are starting back up for their fall classes.
In fact, several of the school systems in my area have already welcomed their students back into the classroom!
The start of a new school year always means shopping for items like notebooks, pencils and such, but nowadays many schools have added a notebook computer to their back-to-school shopping lists.
If you’ve been shopping for a new computer for the student(s) in your family, you’ve no doubt noticed that there are a ton of laptops to choose from.
Picking the perfect student laptop can be a daunting task, but I hope to make it a little easier for you by recommending three of my favorites. [Read more…]
Have you ever used the ultra-popular FaceApp “digital aging” app that’s taking the world by storm right now?
If so, there’s something you should know…
The Terms of Use (TOS) you agreed to when you first installed FaceApp gave its Russian creators the right to download, alter and publish any photos you have stored on your device.
What’s more, it can also use your phone’s camera to take photos (and potentially video) all on its own.
Question from Kenneth L.: My friend and I have had the exact same HP laptop for over 4 years.
He insists that he bought his laptop several months before I bought mine, but I’m certain that I bought mine first.
Is there any way to tell which computer was bought first? We have a sizable bet riding on the outcome.
Thanks!
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]