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This is the fastest and easiest way to track a package

Posted on September 13, 2021

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Do you receive a lot of packages via UPS, FedEx or the U.S. Postal Service?

If so you’re no doubt familiar with the process of tracking your packages via the handy tools on those carriers’ respective websites.

It’s actually pretty easy to track a package: Simply visit the shipping company’s website and type (or copy and paste) the tracking number into the form on the tracking page.

But what if the person shipping the item to you didn’t mention how it was shipped?

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How to quickly delete your browsing history in any browser

Posted on September 11, 2021

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There are many benefits derived from deleting your Internet browsing history on a regular basis.

As an example, I receive frantic emails and messages all the time from people who are having strange browser issues.

In every one of those situations I always recommend that they try clearing their browser history before trying anything else.

And guess what? It clears the problem right up more often than not.

Truth be told, there are several other benefits to periodically deleting your browsing history as well. [Read more…]

PC freezing up at random times? This tool can help fix it.

Posted on September 9, 2021

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Does your PC freeze up on you, reboot at random times, or display the infamous “Blue Screen of Death” on occasion?

If so, there are two likely culprits:

1 – Malware that’s wreaking havoc with your Windows environment

2 – A buggy or outdated device driver

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Q&A: Can I add USB 3.1 Type-C ports to an older PC?

Posted on September 9, 2021

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Question from Chris G.: I have a Dell OptiPlex 9020 mini-tower desktop PC that has both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports on it.

The hard drive died a while back and I replaced it with a 1TB SSD.

I couldn’t believe the difference in speed adding the SSD gave me!

I use this machine for my work computer, and even though it’s pretty old it works really well for me now that I’ve installed the SSD.

I’ve been using an external USB hard drive for my backups but I’m thinking seriously about getting this Crucial external SSD to speed up the backup process.

The problem is this Dell doesn’t have any USB 3.1 Gen 2 – Type C ports to plug the external SSD into.

Is it possible add at least one USB 3.1 Gen 2 – Type C port to the Dell OptiPlex 9020 without having to replace the motherboard?

Rick’s answer: [Read more…]