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If you have a newer PC with Windows 10 or Windows 11 on it, chances are you like it. I hope you do anyway.
Personally, I think the most recent versions of Windows are OK, but there’s one thing about them that I don’t like one bit.
I’m guessing you won’t be all that fond of it either. [Read more…]
Do you work with a computer all day?
If so, you could probably use a little diversion from time to time.
As I mentioned in this issue of my Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter, you can always take a break and spend a few minutes playing the awesome retro game Pac-Man courtesy of Google.
But truth be told, Google provides several other free games for your enjoyment, one of which is the timeless classic Tic-Tac-Toe. [Read more…]
A while back I wrote this post explaining how to “Unfriend” someone on Facebook without really unfriending him/her.
Well, several people read that post and then asked me if it’s possible to do the same thing on X.
The answer is yes. All you have to do is “Mute” them.
Before I explain how to mute someone that you follow on X, perhaps I should explain what muting actually does and doesn’t do. [Read more…]
A while back I answered a question from a reader asking how to prevent websites from tracking their location with Firefox.
After that post went live several other readers emailed me asking for instructions for doing the same thing with Chrome. [Read more…]
Do you subscribe to Xfinity cable TV? If so, you don’t necessarily have to watch it on an actual TV set.
That’s right, you can also watch your favorite shows on your computer, smart phone or tablet, and it won’t cost you a penny extra.
What’s more, you can even watch your favorite TV channels live on the device of your choice. [Read more…]