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Q&A: Why does my modern computer run slower than my ancient Windows 3.1 PC?

Posted on October 22, 2019

Question from Larry: I was digging around in my basement yesterday and found my old 1990s era Gateway computer with Windows 3.1 on it.

Just out of curiosity I hooked it up and was surprised to see it come on and boot up!

I spent several minutes just fooling around with it and I noticed how fast it seemed to be running.

I have a four month old Dell laptop that has an Intel i5 CPU and 8GB of RAM but it seems to run a lot slower than that 20+ year old Gateway.

How can a modern computer with much “better” hardware run slower than a PC that’s over 20 years old? It makes no sense!

You’d think today’s hardware would be a lot faster than those older machines. Why don’t they?

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Scam alert: Don’t fall for the ‘Why are all these strangers following me?’ hoax on Facebook?

Posted on October 22, 2019

As you probably know, there are almost as many scams and hoaxes on Facebook as there are grains of sand on a beach.

Old scams and hoaxes never really go away, and new ones keep popping up all the time.

There’s a new hoax that’s making the rounds right now, and it’s causing quite a stir among my Facebook friends and blog readers. It works something like this… [Read more…]

Q&A: Can I retrieve a forgotten password from my Chrome browser?

Posted on October 22, 2019

Question from Helen G.: I have an account with a popular online business forum and I’ve forgotten my password.

I can still log in because Chrome has stored the password, but I’m afraid something will happen and the password will disappear on me.

Even though the password is saved I can’t read it because all it shows is a bunch of asterisks.

I tried resetting the password by clicking the “Forgot Password?” link, but it isn’t working. Is there any way to retrieve my current password from Chrome or am I just out of luck?

Rick’s answer: [Read more…]

Review: New 13″ Apple MacBook Pro

Posted on October 21, 2019

Apple’s Macbook Pro line of laptops are considered by many to be the cream of the crop because of their unique blend of power, durability and ease of use.

Well, the New 13″ Apple MacBook Pro (#ad) is no exception.

This sleek, yet powerful machine has plenty to offer in a 13 inch laptop.

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My favorite mobile web browsers for Apple iOS and Android devices

Posted on October 21, 2019

As you probably know, choosing a good web browser can make the difference between a great Internet user experience and a poor one.

If you access the Internet on a computer, you probably have a favorite browser that you prefer to use over all the others.

But that being said, there’s a good chance that you’re still using the slow, bloated stock browser that came pre-loaded on your mobile device when you’re away from your home or office.

Just as with your computer-based browser, a great mobile browser can really enhance your Internet activities by a huge margin.

If you have already selected a favorite mobile browser, you surely know exactly what I mean. If not, I’ll tell you about my favorites so you can try them out for yourself. [Read more…]