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Question from Brandie: I recently started embedding YouTube videos in some of my blog posts and I have a question about it.
Sometimes I want a video to start playing at a specific place instead of at the beginning. I know you can do this because I’ve seen it.
How do I choose where the video starts playing? [Read more…]
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Question from Andreas: Hello, Rick. I hope you can help me.
I recently replaced my ancient Windows 10 computer with a new Dell with Windows 11 on it. It came with a 24 inch flat panel monitor and I love the enhanced sharpness and clarity.
The problem is I’m used to using an older monitor that had large icons (I know, I’m WAY behind the times) and at 72 years of age my eyes aren’t what they once were.
Thanks to one of your tips I found out how to increase the font size in Google Chrome which was a tremendous help, but I really need to know how to make the Desktop icons bigger. Windows 11 is an enigma.
Can you help me with this? [Read more…]
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Question from Deborah: I’ve been using my wireless router without a password on the WiFi connection for some time.
My boyfriend told me I need to put a password on the WiFi connection but I don’t think it’s necessary because I don’t have any neighbors living close by to piggyback off of it.
I like being able to let guests connect to my network without having to hassle with a password.
Do you think it’s ok if I leave it without a password? [Read more…]
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Question from Bob: Hi, Rick. I have a question for you.
I keep hearing the terms “the cloud” or “it’s saved in the cloud.”
What exactly is “the cloud?” I’m certain there are many who don’t know and would like to know. [Read more…]
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Question from Martha: Hi, Rick. I need your help with the Malwarebytes download.
I tried downloading ‘Malwarebytes Free’ by clicking the Free Antivirus Download button on this page but it installs a 14 day trial version instead.
Am I clicking the wrong thing to download the free Malwarebytes? Or maybe I’m doing something wrong?