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

Posted on February 16, 2024

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

I use the 32 inch screen 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…]

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

Posted on February 14, 2024

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…]

How to quickly locate the mouse pointer on your computer screen

Posted on February 13, 2024

I recently 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…

[Read more…]

5 hidden tricks for making the most of your Mac

Posted on February 13, 2024

Apple always aims to offer a fantastic user experience by delivering either big or small features that are powerful to its users.

For Mac users, whether you are new to macOS or have been playing with it for a while, there are some hidden tricks that you haven’t heard of them yet.

With these helpful tips, you are more likely to master your iMac, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro with improved productivity:  [Read more…]

Why posting ‘Check-Ins’ on Facebook is a really bad idea

Posted on February 12, 2024

If you’ve been keeping up with me on Facebook for a while you’ve probably noticed that I never, ever post a “Check-In” on my Timeline.

And I never will.

If you’re wondering why, just ask yourself this simple question: [Read more…]

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