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8 tips for safely banking and shopping online

Posted on April 3, 2021

Banking and shopping online really can save you a bunch of time and money.

But unfortunately it can also put your financial information and your identity at risk of being stolen.

Online fraud and identity theft are very real concerns, and the dangers seem to be increasing by the day.

But that being said, there are a few simple steps you can take to make shopping and banking online about as safe as buying groceries at your local super-market.

Here a just a few of them: [Read more…]

How to restore your Windows PC from a ‘System Image’ backup

Posted on April 1, 2021

Many of the tips I’ve written explain the importance of creating regular System Image backups in case your PC’s hard drive ever fails or some other catastrophe wipes out your Windows installation.

It really is important to always have a recent backup on hand for those unexpected emergency situations, but one of my blog’s faithful readers recently pointed out that I have never explained how to restore a PC from a System Image backup.

The purpose of this post is to correct that oversight.

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Posted on April 1, 2021

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Q&A: Can you limit someone to using just one specific app on an iPhone?

Posted on March 31, 2021

Question from Gwen: I installed a kid’s game on my iPhone that teaches the child how to do basic math in order to solve a series of mysteries.

The recommended age range for the game is 4 to 6.

My daughter turned 4 a couple of months ago so I believe she should be able to successfully play the game.

The thing is I don’t want her to be able to do anything with the phone except use that one app.

Is there any way to limit an iPhone to using just one app?

Rick’s answer: [Read more…]