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Q&A: Can you use the same USB thumb drive with both Windows PCs and Macs?

Posted on July 8, 2023

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Question from Kerrie: I have a MacBook Pro and don’t own a Windows computer.

If I copy files from my MacBook Pro onto a thumb drive will my sisters be able to copy those files from that same thumb drive onto their Windows PCs?

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Q&A: Which type of cable is better, DVI or HDMI?

Posted on July 7, 2023

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Question from Stephanie: I need some advice Rick. I’ve done quite a bit of research on video cables and I’m still confused.

I’m getting ready to order a new computer and monitor from Amazon. I’ve already selected the computer and monitor, but now I have to decide on a video cable.

I have the option of using either DVI or HDMI, but I don’t know which I should choose. [Read more…]

Q&A: Should I install an SSD in my PC as a second drive?

Posted on July 6, 2023

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Question from Eric S.: I’m seriously considering taking your advice about installing an SSD in my Lenovo desktop PC just to install my programs on.

I mostly just use Photoshop and Lightroom along with a couple of web browsers.

I’m not really interested in making the SSD the boot drive by installing Windows on it because I don’t feel confident in my ability to get it done correctly.

My question: Is it worth adding an SSD as a second drive just to make my programs load faster? [Read more…]

Q&A: Can you still get Malwarebytes for free?

Posted on July 5, 2023

Question from Phyllis: Hi, Rick. I’ve been following your blog for a while now and I love the info you provide. Thank you!

In several of your posts you recommend running periodic malware scans with the free version of Malwarebytes.

I clicked the link you provided and downloaded it, but after the program was installed it said I have 14 days left in my free trial?

I know for a fact that I clicked the link to download the free version. Why did it install a trial version? [Read more…]

Q&A: How do I change the name on a used iPhone?

Posted on June 26, 2023

Question from Laurie: My son had been begging me for a new iPhone for a while so I finally gave in and got him one for his birthday.

My own phone was starting to have battery issues so I decided to take over my son’s old iPhone after he received the new one.

The problem my son’s name still shows up when I log into certain apps on his hand-me-down iPhone.

How do I change the name of this phone from my son’s name to mine? [Read more…]