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Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter
The scammers just never seem to take a break from Facebook, and one of the most enticing scams of them all is making the rounds yet again.
It’s basically just a variation of the old “Free Gift Card” scam that pretty much stays viral on Facebook.
In a nutshell, the scam says Walmart is giving away free $250 gift cards to anyone who wants one. [Read more…]
Question from Elliot: A year and a half ago I bought a wireless keyboard/mouse combo to make it easier to use my laptop. I hate those trackpads and small keyboards!
I was typing an email this morning and all of a sudden the keyboard just stopped working. I figured the batteries needed to be replaced, but new ones didn’t fix the problem.
The mouse still works fine and a wired keyboard I plugged in works too. I rebooted the laptop but that didn’t help.
What do you think might be the problem? [Read more…]
In the age of the internet and global connectivity, the traditional confines of offices and fixed locations have been redefined. The rise of the digital nomad lifestyle has seen individuals trading cubicles for beachfront workspaces and morning commutes for sunrise yoga sessions.
As more professionals embrace the freedom to work from anywhere, many are setting their sights on an apartment in Indonesia. This archipelago, known for its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural tapestry, has become a beacon for remote workers from around the world. [Read more…]
Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter
Question from Cynthia: I’ve used Yahoo Mail for many years and a few other Yahoo services at one time or another.
But I recently started having all kinds of trouble with Yahoo so I switched from Yahoo Mail to Gmail. I don’t plan to ever use Yahoo again.
I’ve searched all the settings and options in Yahoo and I can’t find a way to delete my account.
Can you tell me what I need to do delete my Yahoo account? [Read more…]
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Question from Amanda: The screen stopped working on my 5 year old Windows laptop so I decided to give a Chromebook a try.
I really like it a lot but for the life of me I can’t figure out how to right-click on anything, and that’s pretty important.
I know it’s probably a simple thing to do, but how in the world do you right-click on a Chromebook? [Read more…]