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Q&A: Can I use a wireless mouse with an HP Mini 210?

Posted on October 4, 2013

Question from Julie P.: Rick, my son just “handed down” his old HP Mini 210 laptop to me. I love it all except for the track device. It drives me up the wall lol.

Can this computer work with a wireless mouse? I want to buy one, but only if you think it’ll work. Thanks.

Rick’s answer: Yes Julie, you can use a wireless mouse with your HP Mini 210 with no problems whatsoever. And I agree about the track device. They’re rather difficult to use, especially the ones that are built in to the HP Minis. [Read more…]

Q&A: Where do I find Notepad on Windows 8?

Posted on October 1, 2013

Question from Ann J.: Hi Rick. I love your tips!! I have a question, and I just know you can answer it. I bought a new computer and for the life of me I cannot find the Notepad program! I use it all the time, but I can’t figure out how to load it in Windows 8.

Can you help me find my Notepad? LOL! Thanks Rick!

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Q&A: Where can I download the driver for a Netgear WNDA3100v2 USB Wi-Fi adapter?

Posted on September 19, 2013

Question from Chasity E.: My Dell laptop caught a bad virus and I had to re-install Windows 7 and in the process I lost the driver for my USB Wi-Fi adapter. I looked for the disk that came with the adapter and I can’t find it anywhere.

Do you know where I can download the right driver for a Netgear WNDA3100v2? I checked Netgear’s website but I couldn’t find it.

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Q&A: How do I display the Battery Life Percentage indicator on IOS 7?

Posted on September 19, 2013

Question from Carl: Hi Rick. I have an iPhone 4 that I upgraded to IOS 7 just as soon as it was released. I think it’s a great upgrade, but I can’t figure out how to display the Battery Life Precentage indicator. Can you tell me how?

Rick’s answer: This issue has perplexed a lot of iPhone users Carl. You’d think something as important as the Battery Life Indicator would be enabled by default, wouldn’t you? Anyway, here’s how to turn it on:

1 – Open the Settings Menu

2 – Tap General

3 – Tap Usage

4 – Tap Battery Percentage

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Q&A: Why am I getting pop-up ads at random times when I’m using Firefox?

Posted on September 13, 2013

Question from Desiree M.: Rick, all of a sudden my computer started displaying pop-up ads at random times, but only when I’m using Firefox. Do you think my PC is infected with malware? If so, how can I get rid of it?

I followed the steps you listed in your post about removing malware and it did find some infections, but I’m still getting the pop-ups. It’s driving me up the wall! Thanks SO MUCH for your help!!

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