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Question from Elena: I read your post that explains how to reopen a tab in your web browser when you’re using a computer. What a great tip!
Can I do the same thing on my iPhone and iPad when I accidentally close a tab in Safari?
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Question from Betty: I read an article suggesting that everyone needs to keep the software on their smartphones up to date.
It also said to be careful not to ‘brick your phone’ while you’re updating it. Can you tell me what they mean by that? Thanks. [Read more…]
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Question from Sue: This morning someone told me about a website called Download MORE GHz that claims to speed up your computer by making the CPU run faster.
Do you know anything about them? I was wondering if you recommend them or not. Any guidance would be much appreciated. [Read more…]
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Question from Celina: I have a question about battery backup devices, Rick.
I went to our local office supply store to buy a battery backup for my iMac and the man I talked to said I needed to pay extra for one that provides “pure sine wave” AC current. The one he tried to sell me costs over $100 more than the one I had planned to buy.
He said the cheaper “modified sine wave” models can damage my iMac because it was designed to only accept only a pure sine wave signal. Is that true? [Read more…]
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Question from Lois: I use a computer all day at work and it’s gets pretty boring. I’d like to listen to music while I work.
My boss said he doesn’t mind if I listen to a radio but I don’t really have room for one on my small desk.
Is there any way to listen to my favorite radio station on my computer?