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Q&A: Can I connect a Bluetooth speaker to an older stereo system?

Posted on October 12, 2026

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Question from George: I know your site is mostly about computers but I hope you can answer a question about my audio gear.

I have an older Sony stereo system that I’d love to connect a Bluetooth speaker to.

The problem is the stereo doesn’t have Bluetooth built in.

Is there any way to connect a Bluetooth speaker to one of these old non-Bluetooth stereos? [Read more…]

Q&A: How can I keep the scrollbars always visible in Windows 11?

Posted on October 5, 2026

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Question from Eileen: I just got my first Windows 11 computer and it looks a lot different that Windows 10.

Most of the changes are ok but I hate how the scrollbars are hidden in some apps until I move my mouse over to the right.

Is there any way to make the scrollbars remain visible all the time in Windows 11? [Read more…]

Q&A: What exactly is backed up when you make a System Image Backup?

Posted on October 3, 2026

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Question from Olivene: I spent several minutes reading your posts that explain how to create System Image Backups on Windows computers, but I’m a little confused.

I had Carbonite backing up my files for a couple of years and they didn’t back up any of my Windows files.

I learned that the hard way after my hard drive crashed on me. [Read more…]

Q&A: Should I shut my computer down when it’s not being used?

Posted on October 2, 2026

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Question from Milo: I really like your site, Rick. It’s easy to tell that you put a lot of work into it.

I’ve been following you for several months now and I always learn something every time I visit your blog.

I hope you don’t mind but I finally have a question of my own that I need to ask you.

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Q&A: Why did they give Bluetooth technology that odd name?

Posted on September 26, 2026

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Question from Ken: I know that Bluetooth is the wireless signal that connects smartphones to speakers and other portable devices.

What I’m curious about is why did they choose the name Bluetooth?

That seems like a really odd name for something to do with technology. [Read more…]