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Q&A: How can I completely remove Norton antivirus from my PC?

Posted on April 9, 2023

Question from Dagan: I’ve been using Norton 360 for years, but it recently let a bunch of viruses slip through and get installed on my computer.

Norton removes a bunch of viruses every time I run it but they just keep coming right back.

I want to ditch Norton and install a different antivirus app but I know you’re only supposed to run one antivirus app at a time.

The problem I’m having is I can’t seem to get all the Norton 360 files uninstalled so that I can install Malwarebytes. The Windows thingy that uninstalls programs gets rid of some of the Norton files but some of them come right back when I reboot the computer.

How can I completely uninstall ALL the Norton files from my hard drive? [Read more…]

Q&A: How can I transfer videos from VHS tapes to DVDs?

Posted on April 5, 2023

Question from Evelyn: First off, I really appreciate the service you provide answering people’s tech questions, Rick.

I’s so kind of you to do that. I hope you’ll indulge me with a question of my own.

Sadly, my father passed away a while back, but before he passed he said he wanted me to have two large boxes of VHS tapes containing home videos and family recordings that he had made over the years.

I would really love to transfer the contents of those old VHS tapes to DVDs.

Can you tell me the best way to do that without spending a ton of money? [Read more…]

Q&A: Can I let someone call me when my iPhone is on ‘Do Not Disturb’?

Posted on April 2, 2023

Question from Janelle: I know there probably isn’t a way to do what I’m asking, but I thought I’d ask anyway.

I have to keep my phone silenced when I’m at work, but my dad is very seriously ill and I need to be able to get messages from my mom in case something happens with him.

I really need for my phone to ring if she calls so I can leave the room and call her back. Is there any way that I can let my mom call me even when I have my iPhone set to “Do Not Disturb”?

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