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How to make sure a file is safe before you open it

Posted on April 2, 2024

Do you ever receive files in your email inbox that you’re pretty sure are legit, but you’re still leery about opening them?

Well, with all the hacking, spoofing, phishing and malware distribution going on these days, you should be!

Folks send files to me all the time via email (after we discuss it in advance), but even if I trust the sender completely I still check the files out to make sure they’re safe and malware-free. [Read more…]

How to ‘hunt-and-peck’ type in the dark

Posted on April 1, 2024

Note: The links in this post are affiliate links.

Are you a “hunt-and-peck” typist who enjoys using your computer with the lights turned down low?

If so, you probably have trouble finding the right keys in the semi-darkness if your machine doesn’t have a backlit keyboard.

Well, as it turns out there’s a very simple and inexpensive solution to this problem: Glowing Keyboard Stickers.

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Q&A: Can someone still access my laptop when it’s in Airplane Mode?

Posted on March 30, 2024

Question from Lawrence:  I’m getting ready to take my first trans-Atlantic flight in over 20 years to visit family in Italy.

I’m hoping to be able to use my laptop to play solitaire and Mahjongg while we’re in the air to pass the time.

My concern is this: I’ve heard that hackers can break into a laptop via WiFi and I have info on there that I need to keep private.

I know my laptop has an Airplane Mode. If I turn it on will that prevent other passengers from being able to break into my laptop? [Read more…]

Here’s a safe way to sell your used Apple devices

Posted on March 29, 2024

Do you have one or more working, but no longer needed Apple products sitting around just collecting dust?

If so, did you know that you can easily sell them and get a decent price without the risk and hassle of meeting some stranger off of Facebook Marketplace?

SellYourMac.com will give you an instant online quote on your used Apple gear.

[Read more…]

Q&A: How do I change the text size in Firefox?

Posted on March 28, 2024

Question from Amelda:  I hope you can help me. My cat jumped up on my keyboard and something happened to my screen.

Now, whenever I visit a website in Firefox the letters on the screen are so tiny I can barely read them.

How can I get them back to normal size? Everything is fine when I use Edge, but I really prefer using Firefox.

Rick‘s answer: [Read more…]

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