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Don’t want to pay big bucks for Photoshop? Try this awesome free virtual clone

Posted on December 12, 2025

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I used either Photoshop or Photoshop Elements as my go-to image editing app for many years, and I’ll admit they are amazingly powerful. But I eventually realized there are two major drawbacks to using them:

1 – As you can see right here, they are expensive.

2 – You can only install one licensed copy on two computers at one time.

There really isn’t anything you can do about #1. Neither edition of Photoshop is cheap, and that’s just the way it is. [Read more…]

Reliable Appliance Repair: How professional services keep your home running smoothly

Posted on December 12, 2025

When it comes to maintaining a comfortable and efficient home, having access to skilled Appliance Repair is essential. Whether it’s a malfunctioning refrigerator, a washing machine that won’t spin, or a stove that refuses to ignite, professional repair services save time, reduce stress, and prevent further damage.

By relying on trained technicians, homeowners can ensure that their appliances are fixed correctly the first time, keeping daily routines running smoothly and safely.

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Q&A: Can I retrieve my forgotten Wi-Fi password from my router?

Posted on December 11, 2025

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Question from Sean: My wife and I both connect our computers to the Internet via Wi-Fi. We rented out a spare bedroom to a college student a while back, and while we were on vacation our router died.

Not wanting to have to do without Wi-Fi until we got back, our renter purchased this router and installed it.

When we got back from our trip she gave us the password she had put on the new router’s wireless network and we used it to log on to the network with our Windows PCs.

When our renter left she told us we could keep the router, and we were very grateful. The problem is we lost the paper with the Wi-Fi password on it.

Now, our problem: My wife had to have the hard drive in her laptop replaced and when they reinstalled Windows it wiped out her password. Do you know of any way to retrieve the Wi-Fi password from the router so she can sign back on to the network? [Read more…]

Why employers care about your credit

Posted on December 11, 2025

The Overlooked Role of Credit in Hiring

When people think about job applications, they usually prepare resumes, references, and interview answers. What many don’t realize is that some employers may also look at credit reports before making hiring decisions.

It might seem unrelated — after all, what does paying bills on time have to do with professional skills? But for employers, your credit history can tell a deeper story about responsibility, reliability, and decision-making. [Read more…]

Linux replacements for popular Windows programs

Posted on December 10, 2025

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A while back I wrote a post explaining how to give an old PC new life by replacing Windows with Linux as a means of extending the useful life of older PCs.

After that post was published I received a number of emails asking for a list of Linux programs that can replace the Windows programs they’d leaving behind if they made the switch.

I decided that it might be a good idea to publish that list in its own blog post, and here it is: [Read more…]