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Q&A: Can I create Linux installation discs and sell them on Ebay?

Posted on October 18, 2022

Question from Larry: Hi, Rick. I love your blog and subscribe to your newsletter. I respect your opinions very much.

I’d like to ask a question if you don’t mind.

I’ve been buying yard sale items in bulk locally and selling them on Ebay for a couple of years now, and I’m looking to branch out.

I’ve been thinking lately about creating Linux installation media (DVDs and USB flash drives) on my home computer and selling them on EBay.

My question is can I legally do that without getting into any kind of legal trouble? [Read more…]

Q&A: Can I connect my iPhone to a TV for watching Netflix?

Posted on October 7, 2022

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Question from Marcella: I used to watch Netflix on my computer but it got fried by lightning.

I’ve decided that I don’t really need a computer now so I won’t be replacing it.

I now watch Netflix on my iPhone but I’d really like to watch it on my 32 inch Samsung TV.

My boyfriend said I should be able to connect my phone to the TV through its HDMI port somehow, but he isn’t sure how to do it because my phone has a lightning connector instead of HDMI.

My first question is do you think I can connect the phone and TV together?

If I can, what exactly dol I need to buy? And will it be very expensive?

Rick’s answer: [Read more…]

Q&A: Should I buy an extended warranty for my new computer?

Posted on October 4, 2022

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Question from Angela: Rick, I have a question about extended warranties.

I bought a new laptop last Saturday and as the cashier was ringing me up she tried her best to talk me into buying a 2 year extended warranty for almost $100.

I paid just a little over $300 for the laptop and $100 seemed excessive to me, so I declined.

Do you think I made the right decision? I have up to 30 days to change my mind and go back and buy it.

Rick’s answer: Angela, this is only my personal opinion and plenty of folks will disagree, but I think you made exactly the right choice in declining the extended warranty. [Read more…]

Q&A: Can I retrieve a forgotten password from Chrome?

Posted on October 3, 2022

Question from Helen: I have an account with a popular online business forum and I’ve forgotten my password.

I can still log in because Chrome has stored the password, but I’m afraid something will happen and the password will disappear on me.

Even though the password is saved I can’t read it because all it shows is a bunch of asterisks.

I tried resetting the password by clicking the “Forgot Password?” link, but it isn’t working.

Is there any way to retrieve my current password from Chrome or am I just out of luck? [Read more…]

Q&A: How do I stop the Microsoft Store from freezing up on me?

Posted on October 1, 2022

Question from Elian: Every time I open the Microsoft Store and try to search for an app it freezes up on me.

The only way it will close is if I kill it with the Task Manager.

How can I fix this? [Read more…]