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How to make a Desktop Shortcut for quickly creating a System Restore Point

Posted on August 7, 2019

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…]

3 great “back to school” laptops for students

Posted on August 5, 2019

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 FaceApp? If so, its Russian creators now own your photos and personal info.

Posted on July 18, 2019

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.

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Q&A: How can I find out the exact date when a computer was purchased?

Posted on July 7, 2019

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…]

How to customize the Windows 10 Start Menu

Posted on July 4, 2019

If you have a PC with Windows 10 on it, you know that Microsoft heard all of our complaints about removing the Start Menu from Windows 8.

Thankfully, they added the Start Menu back in Windows 8.1 and then they actually enhanced it in Windows 10.

I really like the new Windows 10 Start Menu because it gives you all the power and functionality of the classic Windows 7 style Start Menu plus a few of the best features of the Windows 8 Start Screen.

One of the things I like most is the amazing flexibility you have in customizing the Start Menu to your own tastes and preferences.

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