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Well, it’s March already and that means summer will be here before we know it.
Here’s something you need to remember as you’re out and about enjoying the summer heat: If you get really hot, your devices and gadgets will too. And as you probably know, heat is the number one enemy of electronic items. [Read more…]
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These days most home computers are used primarily to visit websites and perform other Internet-related tasks such as checking email and shopping online.
Truth be told, a web browser is the only program that many users ever open in the Internet age.
If you depend on your favorite browser as much as I do, here are a few things you can do to keep it working fast and protect your online accounts from hackers: [Read more…]
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Question from Chad: My laptop has a 13 inch screen, and I’d really like to have a much bigger screen to use when I’m watching Netflix.
I’ve been thinking about buying a 27 inch computer monitor to hook up to the laptop through the HDMI port, but I think I might have just found a better (well, at least a much cheaper) option.
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The other day I read an interesting story about a local charity that uses an Internet service called LetterStream to produce and send fund-raising letters and postcards to their mailing list via postal mail.
They also use the same website to mail physical “Thank You” postcards to everyone who makes a donation.
In my opinion that’s a lot more personal (and effective) than thanking the donors via email. [Read more…]
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Question from Ethan: I recently bought my first Windows computer (an Acer laptop) and I like it ok.
The thing is, I’m left-handed and I find using the left and right mouse buttons to be very awkward.
Someone told me you can switch the functions of the mouse buttons in Windows so left-handed people can click the primary button with their index fingers. Can you tell me how to make this switch? [Read more…]