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Q&A: How can I prevent Dropbox from loading automatically when Windows starts up?

Posted on November 22, 2014

Question from Manny P.: I use Dropbox to store some of my files, but only with a couple of programs that I only use once or twice a week.

Since I don’t use it that often, I don’t want the Dropbox app to load every time I load Windows. I’ve disabled automatic startup with Autoruns, but it always starts up automatically the next time I start Windows.

How do I prevent Dropbox from loading automatically? I’d much prefer to load it manually when I actually need to use it. Thanks in advance for your help!

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Q&A: How do I make my camera automatically upload my pictures to Dropbox?

Posted on November 20, 2014

Question from Felicity A.: My friend has a setup where her photos are automatically uploaded to Dropbox every time she plugs the camera into her laptop.

How do I set my computer up to do this? It’s a Dell Inspiron with Windows 7.

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Q&A: How can I load the full Facebook site on my Android tablet?

Posted on November 17, 2014

Question from Lanie F.: I have an el cheapo tablet running Android and I really like it for the most part, but it insists on loading the mobile version of Facebook instead of the full site.

I really need to view the full Facebook site every now and then because there are a couple of things that the mobile site won’t let me do. Is there any way to force the full site to load on my tablet? Thanks in advance!

Rick’s answer: Yes there us Lanie, and it’s very easy to do. After you have logged into Facebook with the mobile site, type the following into the address bar (you might want to bookmark it): [Read more…]

Q&A: Can you help me find a Windows 8 wireless driver for my dad’s laptop?

Posted on November 7, 2014

Question from Christine M.: Hi Rick. I love your tips!! You have helped me out so much over the last 2 months!

Now I need help with my dad’s laptop. It’s a Toshiba Satellite M505-s4940. He just upgraded it to Windows 8 (big mistake IMO) and now his wireless adapter isn’t working.

When he installed Windows 8 it said it couldn’t find a driver for the wireless adapter and it has a yellow exclamation point over it in Device Manager. I downloaded several drivers from the Toshiba website and none of the worked. Can you possibly help me track down a working driver? Dad and I would be eternally grateful! Thanks in advance!

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Q&A: MacBook Air or MacBook Pro – Which is better for a college student?

Posted on October 29, 2014

Question from Alveda F.: Hi Rick. My daughter is a college freshman. Her laptop was stolen a few days ago during a visit to the library and she needs to replace it.

Price is an issue, but it’s important to me that she get the best computer for her needs even if it costs a little more.

I know they are more expensive than Windows laptops, but her friends have convinced her that she needs to buy a MacBook. That’s fine with me, but she’s confused about which model to get.

Her choice is basically between a MacBook Air (#ad) and a MacBook Pro. (#ad)

Which do you think would be better for her? She’s a History major if that makes any difference.

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