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Question from Bob: Is there a way to put a folder on the Taskbar? I know I could in Windows 10 but I haven’t figured it out for Windows 11.
I like my desktop to be clean, but I like the ease of opening things with one click and I tend to add things to the Taskbar, and a folder would be handy. [Read more…]
Flipping abandoned properties can offer a unique opportunity for investors and renovators looking to enter the real estate market. This process involves purchasing neglected properties, renovating them, and selling them for profit.
For beginners, the endeavor can be as exciting as it is daunting. It requires a solid understanding of the real estate market, a keen eye for potential, and an array of skills from negotiation to renovation.
In this article, we’ll explore some essential tools, tips, and the first steps needed to successfully flip abandoned properties.
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I frequently receive questions about speeding up computers that have become sluggish over time or fixing problems that prevent Windows from working as it should.
There are a number of different responses that I usually have for those questions, and the one I give depends on the actual issues they are experiencing with their machines.
Seasonal stuff seems to accumulate more quickly than families anticipate. Coats and sports gear, decorations and school gear come and go through the year, while the places where these items are supposed to go seldom adjust accordingly.
Gradually closets and garage collect the overflow until daily life feels too crowded. The problem is not disposal but creating a system that works through the changing seasons and the rush of life.
In this post, I discuss how families can manage seasonal things without continual clean outs or prescriptive rules. You’ll learn to decide what must stay at home, how rotation supports storage, and how to include everyone so the system actually functions. The aim is less clutter, more free time, and a home that flows year after year.
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Question from Bob: Hi, Rick. I have a question for you.
I keep hearing the terms “the cloud” or “it’s saved in the cloud.”
What exactly is “the cloud?” I’m certain there are many who don’t know and would like to know. [Read more…]