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Q&A: How do I recover a hijacked LastPass account?

Posted on December 19, 2025

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Question from Louise: I’m in serious trouble Rick, and I need your help ASAP.

Almost two weeks ago I heard my brother was in a car wreck and he wasn’t expected to live.

I grabbed a few things and threw them in a suitcase and flew out to Utah to try to see him before he passed away.

I didn’t make it in time to see him but I spent 5 days out there with my family and came back home the day after the funeral.

When I got home I saw that my house had been broken into and ransacked. They took almost everything of value including both of my computers and my iPad.

Can you help me with a serious problem I’m having with LastPass? [Read more…]

Saving and spending in outdoor adventure states

Posted on December 19, 2025

Balancing freedom and financial discipline

Living in a state surrounded by mountains, lakes, or desert trails offers something special—a sense of freedom that can’t be replicated in an urban high-rise. But the same lifestyle that feeds your soul can quietly drain your wallet.

Outdoor adventure states are known for their natural beauty, but they’re also places where recreation, travel, and gear can add up quickly. [Read more…]

Here’s a great tip for conserving the battery charge on your laptop

Posted on December 18, 2025

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Like many laptop owners, you probably put your machine into sleep mode every time you shut the lid to transport it to a new location.

But if you constantly find yourself having to deal with a low battery, there is a better way. Hibernate your laptop instead! [Read more…]

Future-proofing sensitive data with Quantum Safe Technology

Posted on December 18, 2025

The data you protect today might become vulnerable tomorrow. Organizations worldwide store sensitive information with the assumption that current encryption methods will keep it secure for decades.

Medical records, financial transactions, government communications—all rely on cryptographic protocols designed in an era before quantum computing became a reality.

What happens when machines powerful enough to break these protections become widely accessible?

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Q&A: How do I print a receipt for an Amazon order?

Posted on December 17, 2025

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Question from Marisol: Hi, Rick. Thanks for all the help you give us on here. I have a pressing problem and I need your help ASAP if you don’t mind.

I ordered an Epson printer from Amazon and I received it a couple of days ago. Long story short, it doesn’t work. Can you help me with the return? [Read more…]