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Q&A: How can I see the full headers in my Outlook.com emails?

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Question from Grady P.:  I recently started using Outlook.com for my email after buying a new PC that didn’t come with Microsoft Office.

I like Outlook’s webmail setup just fine, but it does have a few quirks.

If an email looks suspicious I always like to check the headers to see where it originated from. But I can’t find a button or link to view the headers when I open an email. Does Outlook.com not allow you view them?

Rick’s answer:  [Read more…]

Q&A: Does ‘Tax Free Weekend’ apply to Amazon purchases?

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Question from Stella H.:  Our state will be observing its annual back-to-school “Tax Free Weekend” starting this Friday.

I know that certain items can be purchased tax-free at local stores during Tax-Free Weekend, but what about things we buy online at Amazon?

I usually buy most of my kids’ back-to-school stuff from Walmart to take advantage of the tax savings, but there are a few relatively expensive items I’d prefer to buy from Amazon if I can still get the tax savings.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Rick’s answer:  [Read more…]

Q&A: How do I adjust the speed of my mouse pointer?

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Question from Rhonda:  It seems the “mouse click” on my computer needs to be adjusted. It seems too slow or something.

I seem to remember long ago someone telling me this could be done. Is this possible? Thanks, Rhonda

Rick’s answer: It sure is, Rhonda. And like you, I don’t really carry a slothful mouse!

You didn’t mention which version of Windows you’re running so just skip down to the instructions that apply to your PC:  [Read more…]

Q&A: Do the UV Phone Sanitizer devices being sold to kill Covid-19 really work?

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Question from Sophia:  I’ve been seeing ads for UV phone sanitizer devices (#ad) that supposedly will kill any Covid-19 viruses that might be on a phone.

My question is do they really work?

I’ve checked around and these things are fairly expensive.

I’d hate to buy one if it won’t really protect me from the virus. Better safe than sorry, right?

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Q&A: How do I turn off ‘Facebook Live Video’ notifications?

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Question from Pete L.:  Several of my Facebook friends use “Facebook Live Video” to broadcast all kinds of stupid stuff, and I find the invitations to view their videos to be very irritating.

I’ve only watched a few of these videos and I have no desire to ever watch another one.

How can I completely disable Facebook Live notifications and prevent them from popping up when I’m using Facebook?

Rick’s answer:   [Read more…]

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