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Q&A: Can I create Linux installation discs and flash drives and sell them on Ebay?

Posted on June 25, 2026

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Question from Larry: Hi, Rick. I love your blog and subscribe to your newsletter. I respect your opinions very much.

I’d like to ask a question if you don’t mind.

I’ve been buying yard sale items in bulk locally and selling them on Ebay for a couple of years now, and I’m looking to branch out.

I’ve been thinking lately about creating Linux installation media (DVDs and USB flash drives) on my home computer and selling them on Ebay.

My question is can I legally do that without getting into any kind of legal trouble? [Read more…]

Q&A: Does Windows 11 really need an antivirus app?

Posted on June 24, 2026

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Question from Marge: I just bought a refurbished laptop with Windows 11 on it and I want to make sure it’ll be safe from viruses.

It seems like I remember reading somewhere that you don’t need to buy an antivirus program for Windows 11 because it comes with one built-in.

The problem is other things I’ve read said you do need to install and antivirus program.

Which one is true? [Read more…]

Q&A: Is it possible to be completely anonymous on the Internet?

Posted on June 23, 2026

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Question from Lawrence: I have a very simple question for you Rick.

Is it possible to be completely anonymous on the Internet?

Here’s the scenario that I have in mind: [Read more…]

5 ways to get a second opinion after a clean antivirus scan

Posted on June 22, 2026

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Do you always get a warm, fuzzy feeling after your latest malware scan responds with “Scan complete. No malware found!“?

Most folks do, and I must admit that I feel pretty good about those “all is well” reports myself.

But I’m going to share a little secret with you…

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How (and when) to quickly find the MAC address on a Windows 11 PC

Posted on June 21, 2026

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If you ever have to call tech support for any issue that’s even tangentially related to networking or Internet connectivity, you’ll likely be asked to provide your machine’s MAC address.

Just so there’s no confusion, MAC addresses aren’t necessarily associated with Apple’s MAC line of computers.

Yes, Mac desktop computers and MacBooks have MAC addresses, but so do Windows PCs, Linux boxes, Android devices, iPhones and every other such device that connects to a network. [Read more…]