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5 ways to waste money when buying a new computer

Posted on May 10, 2025

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Let’s face it, times are tough these days, and the last thing we need is to do is spend more money than we have to when it comes time to shop for a new computer.

The key to getting the computer that best matches your needs at the lowest price possible is knowing exactly what those needs are and what you’ll need in order to adequately fill them.

And it also helps to know which common pitfalls to avoid.

Here are five things that could cause you to waste money when you’re out shopping for your next computer: [Read more…]

How to print all the passwords Firefox is storing for you

Posted on May 9, 2025

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A while back I wrote this post explaining why it’s a really bad idea to let your browser store the passwords to your online accounts.

That post resulted in quite a few readers asking for help with removing their stored passwords from Google Chrome, which in turn prompted me to write this post with step-by-step instructions.

At the time I didn’t receive any requests for help with removing stored passwords from Firefox so I didn’t think to write anything up about it, but recent developments have prompted me to do it now. [Read more…]

How to back up (and restore) the Windows Registry

Posted on May 8, 2025

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Many of the tips I post on this site involve editing the Windows Registry.

And in most cases, the first step of those procedures always explains how to create a backup of the Registry before proceeding on to the actual “tip”.

It occurred to me earlier today that I should probably make the steps for backing up and restoring the Registry a tip in its own right.

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How to make selecting multiple files in ‘File Explorer’ a lot easier

Posted on May 7, 2025

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Selecting multiple files in File Explorer can be one of the most aggravating tasks one can perform in Microsoft Windows.

You hold down the Ctrl key and start clicking on filenames, only to find yourself accidentally creating a ton of duplicate files because of an errant click and drag sequence.

And the task is even more difficult if your hands are shaky or you have difficulty controlling the mouse pointer. [Read more…]

Q&A: How do I reopen a browser tab I closed by accident?

Posted on May 6, 2025

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Question from Danielle: Hello, Rick. I’ve been reading your blog for a long time now and it seems that I remember reading a post where you explained how to reopen a browser tab that was closed by accident. Am I right?

I close the wrong tab ALL THE TIME, and I’d really like to know how to open it back up!

I mostly use Chrome if that makes a difference. Thanks!!!! [Read more…]