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Q&A: How do I get to the Power Options in Windows 8.1?

Posted on July 22, 2014

windows-8-1Question from Marcel Q.:  My old HP laptop stopped working a few days ago and I decided it was time to replace it instead of having it fixed (again!).

I bought a new Lenovo laptop and I like it OK, but making the leap from Windows 7 to Windows 8.1 is turning out to be a pain. It’s so different from earlier versions of Windows!

For 3 days now I’ve been trying to figure out how and where to adjust the power options. Can you tell me how to find them?

Rick’s answer:   [Read more…]

Q&A: Can I make my Tumblr posts private?

Posted on July 18, 2014

tumblr-logo-2Question from Ellis R.:  Rick, I just created a blog on Tumblr and I’d like to make it private. In other words I don’t want anyone except myself to see it.

I know this is a strange request, but I have a reason for it. So can you tell me how to make my blog private? I’d really appreciate it.

Rick’s answer:   [Read more…]

Q&A: Why does it say ‘Uninstall not Successful’ when I try to uninstall an Android app?

Posted on July 14, 2014

uninstall-not-successfulQuestion from Keith:  Hi Rick. I have a problem that’s driving me nuts and I hope you can help me solve it.

I downloaded an app onto my Motorola XOOM but decided that I don’t like it. When I try to uninstall it I get a message that says “Uninstall not Successful”. No matter what I do I can’t get Android to uninstall the app.

I stopped the service and even went into Google Play to try to remove it, but nothing works. What do I need to do to get rid of it?

Rick’s answer:   [Read more…]

Q&A: How do I make Windows 7 Ultimate genuine?

Posted on June 29, 2014

windows-7Question from Heidi C.:  My ex-boyfriend replaced the Windows XP on my computer with Windows 7 Ultimate after Microsoft abandoned XP, and I’m having problems with it.

He must have done something wrong because every time I turn the computer on it tells me that Windows 7 Ultimate isn’t genuine.

What do I need to do to get rid of this error message? I really need this computer fixed before I start back to college in August. Thanks.

Rick’s answer:  [Read more…]

Q&A: Can I fix a Windows 8 startup error without a System Repair Disc?

Posted on June 25, 2014

windows-8-logoQuestion from Sharon A.: Hi Rick. I bought a brand new Acer notebook with Windows 8 on it last month and something went wrong while I was downloading some free software. Now it won’t boot into Windows. It stops at an error screen and instructs me to insert a System Repair Disc.

I’m pretty sure the computer didn’t come with any discs, but if it did I must have lost them. Is there any way to fix this problem without a System Repair Disc (and without having to send the notebook back to Acer)? [Read more…]

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