Rick's Daily Tips

Q&A: What’s your recommendation for securely storing passwords?

Posted on April 26, 2024

Question from John: Rick, I’ve seen multiple articles regarding the dangers of using password managers or storing passwords in browsers.

Ok, I get it, but the flip side is also very daunting.

For me, I have over a dozen Internet accounts, and keeping track of all those passwords without some kind of automated manager is almost impossible.

Believe it or not, each and every password is extremely complex and UNIQUE.

Here’s an example of one password: A422A#5zkhN32B

This does not bode well for memorization.

I refuse to use any password manager that stores this information anywhere other than my local computer. Roboform used to, but now stores in the cloud.

I would be very interested in your recommendations for this situation. Thanks.

Rick’s answer: [Read more…]

Q&A: Can a broken light pole fry a computer?

Posted on April 26, 2024

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Question from Elaine: I came home from work yesterday evening and the power company was replacing a light pole in the neighbor’s yard that had been broken off by a wrecked car.

It took several hours for them to get the power back on, and when they did my ASUS desktop PC wouldn’t come on.

When I press the power button nothing happens. No noise of any kind, and no lights – nothing.

I know the outlet is working because the other items that are plugged into the same power strip are working fine.

Do you think the broken light pole fried my computer somehow? And if it did, can it be fixed? [Read more…]

Innovations in offline translation capabilities for enhanced user convenience

Posted on April 26, 2024

As we navigate our increasingly globalized society, the ability to communicate across language divides has transitioned from a mere convenience to a critical necessity.

Especially in scenarios where internet access is unreliable or unavailable, communication across language divides has become a critical necessity.

In this post, we’ll explore the advancements in offline translation technology and how they’re changing the way we communicate. [Read more…]

Forgot Windows password: Reset PC password with ease

Posted on April 26, 2024

Why need to reset PC password?

To protect your computer and its data, people usually set a password for it. Only by entering the correct password can you bypass the login screen, otherwise, you will be blocked.

But sometimes users may need to reset their PC password for various reasons, including: [Read more…]

Ultimate VMware auto backup solution: AOMEI Cyber Backup

Posted on April 26, 2024

The benefits of VMware auto backup

In this digital world, enterprises more rely on VMware ESXi virtual machines to operate their businesses efficiently. However, as data volume expands, ensure data security becomes a crucial concern for maintaining business continuity.

But manual backup processes can be cumbersome, consuming significate time and resources. Thus, many VMware users seek a VMware auto backup solution to simply the process. Usually, a robust VMware automated backup way allows administrator or IT personnel to automate VM backup and restore according to their unique requirements. In so doing, enterprises can easily reduce administrative costs and time. [Read more…]