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Q&A: How can I add the www to my WordPress blog’s URL?

Posted on April 23, 2017

Question from Chuck F.: Rick, I followed the instructions in your guide to creating a self-hosted WordPress blog and created my very first blog over the weekend. Everything went well with no problems whatsoever.

I was wondering though if there is a way to change the blog’s URL to include the www part? Right now my blog is at https://example.com and I want it to be https://www.example.com.

Rick’s answer: Hi Chuck! By default the WordPress installation script creates the blog URL without the www, but most bloggers prefer to have it included. Here’s how to add the www to your blog’s URL: [Read more…]

Q&A: How do I recharge the battery in my Ring WiFi Video Doorbell?

Posted on April 12, 2017

Question from Gene T.: About a year and a half ago I installed a Ring WiFi Video Doorbell and the app is telling me the battery is now at only 17%.

I know I need to recharge the battery, but I lost the documentation that came with it and I can’t figure out how to recharge it. Can you give me instructions?

Rick’s answer: [Read more…]

Q&A: Do I need to upgrade my PC’s power supply before I install my new graphics card?

Posted on April 2, 2017

Question from Jeffrey M.: Hi Rick. I just bought a new graphics card to upgrade my Gateway computer but I don’t know how to hook it up.

The new card needs to connect to a wire from the power supply that has an 8 pin connector, but I can’t find one. There are a couple with 6 pin connectors, but they won’t mate up with the connectors on the card.

Is there any way to connect this video card to my computer? Do I need to upgrade the power supply too or just return the graphics card and buy a different one?

Rick’s answer: [Read more…]

Q&A: What’s the safest way to straighten bent pins on a CPU?

Posted on March 28, 2017

Question from Byron J.: Hi Rick. I have a serious problem and I need your help.

I bought a new Intel Core i7-4790K CPU the other day to go in a gaming rig that I’m building.

I removed the CPU from the packaging and placed it on the table. As I was working I dropped a screwdriver on the CPU and bent several of the pins.

None of the pins are bent really bad, but I’m afraid I might break them off when I try to straighten them out. As you know, this is a very expensive CPU and I don’t think I’ll be able to return it if I break a pin off.

Can you tell me the best way to straighten bent CPU pins without breaking them off?

Rick’s answer: [Read more…]

Q&A: Should I buy a new PC with Windows 7 on it?

Posted on March 25, 2017

Question from Henry P.: I’ve been shopping online for a new computer and I found out that there are still some Windows 7 computers available. My question is should I buy one?

I really like Windows 7 but I want to make sure I won’t end up buying a headache now that Windows 10 is the norm.

Do you know of any reason why I should buy something with Windows 10 on it instead of Windows 7? Something I’m missing perhaps?

Rick’s answer: [Read more…]