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How to quickly locate the mouse pointer on your computer screen

Posted on March 9, 2026

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A while back I wrote a post explaining how to make the mouse pointer larger in response to a reader who was having trouble tracking the pointer on her computer screen.

The solution I recommended was to simply go into Windows’ Mouse settings and turn on the “Magnified” feature.

That took care of the original question but it raised another related question in the minds of several other readers…

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Q&A: Can a virus jump from one drive to another?

Posted on March 8, 2026

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Question from Kendra: Hi, Rick. I need to ask you a computer question.

I know this sounds silly, but it’s a serious question and I really need to know the answer.

Can a virus that’s on one drive jump onto another drive? [Read more…]

Q&A: Will leaving the lid open 24/7 damage my laptop?

Posted on March 5, 2026

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Question from Mark: I have a four month old Acer Nitro Gaming Laptop with a 32 inch gaming monitor connected and set as the primary display.

I use the external monitor for my games. The laptop’s built-in screen is always open with my email and a few other apps open on it.

What I need to know is could leaving the lid open all the time damage the laptop in any way? [Read more…]

Generative Artificial Intelligence: The silent revolution in digital design and artistry

Posted on March 5, 2026

The advent of generative AI has quietly initiated a revolutionary wave, transforming digital design and artistry landscapes.

This technological marvel has unfolded new dimensions of creativity, enabling the synthesis of digital content that is as intricate as it is innovative. [Read more…]

How to turn off ‘Autocorrect’ in Windows 10/11

Posted on March 3, 2026

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Both Windows 10 and Windows 11 have a nifty Autocorrect feature that really comes in handy for people who happen to be poor spellers and/or poor typists (like me for instance).

Lots of folks love Autocorrect and rely on it to help keep their documents as error-free as possible.

However, plenty of other folks find it extremely irritating because, well…it it often “corrects” misspelled words incorrectly.

If you happen to fall into the second group, you can easily disable the Autocorrect feature. [Read more…]