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Are your surge protectors giving you a false sense of security?

Posted on May 24, 2022

Note: The links in this post are affiliate links.

You’re probably aware that lightning and power surges can damage electronic devices such as computers and TV sets.

I’m also guessing that you have your expensive tech gear plugged into surge protectors.

But did you know that surge protectors don’t last forever?

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Q&A: What does it mean to ‘jailbreak’ an iPhone?

Posted on May 23, 2022

Question from Barbara:  Can you explain what it means to “jailbreak” an iPhone in terms a six year old can understand?

I read something about that the other day and it went right over my head.

Rick’s answer:  [Read more…]

Q&A: How can I find out which processor my Mac has in it?

Posted on May 23, 2022

Question from Michelle:  I bought a new MacBook in December 2020 and I’m curious about which type of processor it has in it.

I recently found out that Apple started putting different processors in their machines around that same time and that some programs won’t work with the new processors.

How can I find out whether my MacBook has the older processor or the new one?  [Read more…]

This is my #1 tip for taking great photos

Posted on May 22, 2022

Countless books and how-to articles have been written explaining how to take great photos, but in my opinion there is one photography tip that trumps all the rest…

Take LOTS of pictures!

Yes, it’s true that an experienced professional photographer can adjust a few camera settings and frame the shot based on little more than intuition, then come away with a winner after snapping just a few exposures.

But not everyone is a pro, and that’s fine. You don’t have to be a professional photographer to have others believing you are a pro. [Read more…]

Scam alert: Beware the dangerous ‘Fake Norton Invoice’ scam

Posted on May 22, 2022

Several people have forwarded what appear to be email invoices for Norton products and services they supposedly ordered, but didn’t.

As you can probably guess, each and every one of those emails have turned out to be scams.

Truth be told, this scam has been making the rounds off and on for several years now, and not always with Norton as the company mentioned. [Read more…]

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