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Q&A: How can I find out how much RAM Windows is using?

Posted on November 11, 2023

Question from Devon: I have an HP gaming desktop computer with Windows 10 on it.

I recently started getting a “Your computer is low on memory” warning that pops up on a regular basis.

I always do a fresh restart on the PC when it pops up but the warning comes back after a couple of hours.

This machine has 16GB of RAM in it and I don’t run that many programs at a time so I shouldn’t be getting this warning.

I only get this error if I’m running my Firefox browser, even if there are no other programs running.

How can I find out how much RAM Windows is actually using? [Read more…]

Q&A: Why don’t new laptops come with CD/DVD drives?

Posted on November 10, 2023

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Question from Linda: I’m looking for a new laptop Rick and I’ve noticed that the new ones on the market today don’t come with an optical drive.

I have hundreds of CDs and DVDs that are filled with photos that I need to access on occasion so my new laptop needs to have a DVD drive.

I know I can buy an external DVD drive, but I’d prefer to have it built-in.

Why on earth are they making laptops without optical drives? [Read more…]

Q&A: Will I need a new modem if I upgrade to faster Internet?

Posted on November 8, 2023

Question from Rod: I received a flyer in the mail from Xfinity saying everyone in my area now has the option to upgrade our Internet service to 1200Mbps with virtually no increase in the monthly charges.

I’d love to do that because that would be a huge increase from the 200Mbps I’m getting now, but I can’t afford to buy a new modem.

I bought the modem I have now four years ago and it’s still working great.

My question is will I need to buy a new modem in order to get the full 1200Mbps speed that comes with this new plan? [Read more…]

Q&A: Should I pay extra to double the RAM in a new PC?

Posted on November 8, 2023

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Question from Sarah: I’m getting ready to order this new laptop from Amazon and I have a question about it.

This laptop comes with 16GB of RAM but I can get the same machine with 32GB for about $50 more.

Do you think it’s worth paying an extra $50 to double the RAM? Will I even need 32GB? [Read more…]

Q&A: How do I remove a Google account from my Android phone?

Posted on November 6, 2023

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Question from Laurie: My daughter lost her phone and she had to wait till she got paid before she could buy a new phone, so I let her borrow mine for a couple of days.

After she bought herself a new phone she gave mine back to me.

I just discovered that she added her own Google account to my phone (she said she wanted to download an app she needed to use without me having to pay for it).

How can I remove my daughter’s Google account from my phone? [Read more…]