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Question from Vince: Hi, Rick. I need a little info and advice about Windows 11 if you don’t mind.
I’ve been using Geek Uninstaller to delete programs ever since I read your post explaining how Windows leaves bits and pieces of a program behind when it deletes it.
I updated my Windows 10 computer to Windows 11 and I was wondering if Windows 11 leaves traces of deleted programs behind too. I’m hoping Microsoft has finally fixed this?
As you know, the scammers of the world are always scheming up new ways to take advantage of people in today’s Internet-connected world.
A few years back a very devious Facebook/email scam targeting unsuspecting moms leading up to Mothers Day weekend popped up, and it’s been popping up every spring since then.
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Question from Michael: Rick, I have a question for you about cameras. Which brand is better, Nikon or Canon?
My daughter is wanting to get more deeply into photography and I need to buy her a DSLR. Some people are saying to get her a Canon and others are saying Nikon.
We don’t have a clue who to believe because I don’t know the first thing about DSLRs. I trust your judgement, so between Canon and Nikon, which do you think is the best? [Read more…]
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Question from Denise: I recently returned home from vacation and discovered that I’d left the charger for my iPad in our hotel room.
I know I had it at the hotel because I used it there, but when I called the hotel they said it wasn’t there. I guess I’m gonna have to buy one.
Can you recommend a good, but affordable replacement iPad charger? [Read more…]
As you probably know, several major online services and websites have been hacked within the last year or so, putting millions of users’ login information and financial info at risk.
If you’ve been wondering if your info has been stolen via one of those breaches, it’s very easy to find out – and it only takes a few seconds. [Read more…]