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Question from Bruce: Rick, I have an old Windows XP computer with a bad power supply and there’s data on its hard drive that I really need to access.
Can I pull that drive from the machine and retrieve the data from it using a different PC, or is it more complicated than that?
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Question from Kenny: I use my Windows computer to watch a few TV shows every night before I go to sleep. The last show I watch goes off at 11pm.
The problem is I often fall asleep before the last show goes off and my computer stays on all night. I don’t like that.
I’d really like to have the computer shut down automatically at 11pm. How can I make it do that? [Read more…]
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Question from Ben: I know I need to replace my router with a new WiFI Mesh system.
I checked on Ebay and routers like the one I’ll be replacing are selling for around $60.
I’d like to sell the old router after I get the mesh system but I’m afraid a hacker might be able to steal my info from it.
What’s your opinion on selling used routers? Is it safe? [Read more…]
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Question from Uneva: I have somehow deleted the icon for the Recycle Bin from my desktop. How can I get it back?
My computer is an HP All-In-One with Windows 11 on it.
Thanks for your help in advance. I really appreciate it. [Read more…]
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Question from Alexis: Hi, Rick. I need to buy a USB WiFi adapter for my computer and I’d really like to use one of the small “nano” adapters like this one.
I really like those because they don’t stick out from the computer very much. I’m always afraid I’ll catch it on something and break it.
The thing is, I’ve heard that the small size might keep it from working as well as a full size adapter. This is important because I often use my computer in my basement rec room where the WiFi signal isn’t all that strong. Is that something I need to worry about? If so, can you recommend one? [Read more…]