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If you’re like me, there are probably a few major annoyances with Windows that sometimes make you scratch your head and wonder why it does the things it does.
One of the most annoying of those annoyances is Microsoft’s clunky ‘Windows Update’ procedure for Windows. [Read more…]
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By now you probably know that Amazon Prime members get fast and free shipping on Prime-eligible products plus a bunch of other awesome perks. It truly is one of the best deals around.
That being said, you might be reluctant to sign up for a Prime membership due to the $139 annual fee, especially if you tend to cluster your Amazon shopping at various times of the year.
Well guess what? You can sign up for Amazon Prime one month at a time if you only need it for a short time. [Read more…]
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One of the most irritating things about computers is how they stutter, freeze up or simply crash altogether, usually at the worst possible time.
That happened to one of my friends this morning, and it really got me thinking…
Why is it that after all these years computers still crash at all? [Read more…]
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Did you know that many burglars actually knock on the victim’s door or ring their doorbell before breaking into a home?
Well, it’s true, and there’s a reason why: If no one answers the door, they know there’s a good chance that nobody’s home.
But you don’t have to fall victim to burglars in this way. Simply install a Ring Wi-Fi Enabled Video Doorbell and you’ll be able to answer your door from anywhere in the world. [Read more…]
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You’re probably aware that lightning and power surges can damage electronic devices such as computers and TV sets.
I’m also guessing that you have your expensive tech gear plugged into surge protectors.
But did you know that surge protectors don’t last forever?