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How to make selecting multiple files in ‘File Explorer’ a lot easier

Posted on May 7, 2025

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Selecting multiple files in File Explorer can be one of the most aggravating tasks one can perform in Microsoft Windows.

You hold down the Ctrl key and start clicking on filenames, only to find yourself accidentally creating a ton of duplicate files because of an errant click and drag sequence.

And the task is even more difficult if your hands are shaky or you have difficulty controlling the mouse pointer. [Read more…]

Q&A: How do I reopen a browser tab I closed by accident?

Posted on May 6, 2025

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Question from Danielle: Hello, Rick. I’ve been reading your blog for a long time now and it seems that I remember reading a post where you explained how to reopen a browser tab that was closed by accident. Am I right?

I close the wrong tab ALL THE TIME, and I’d really like to know how to open it back up!

I mostly use Chrome if that makes a difference. Thanks!!!! [Read more…]

Q&A: Can you recommend a really small, yet powerful desktop PC?

Posted on May 5, 2025

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Question from Stanley: A while back I spent some time shopping around for a small brick-sized desktop computer, and as I recall they all seemed to be fairly under-powered.

I’d love to find a really small desktop PC that will fit on the bookshelf above my desk, but I’d like for it to be as powerful as a mid-range desktop computer. [Read more…]

Try this first if your laptop won’t turn on

Posted on May 5, 2025

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If you ever press the power button on your laptop and it fails to power up, there’s a good chance that you won’t need to replace it or pay for an expensive repair.

A “dead” laptop can be caused by several different issues, but one common cause is a simple transient power issue or some other transient glitch.

If you ever find yourself facing a laptop that won’t turn on when you press the power button, try this before trying anything else: [Read more…]

Self-Esteem and Financial Success

Posted on May 5, 2025

Money is a topic that often brings up mixed feelings—on one hand, it’s necessary for day-to-day living; on the other, it can sometimes feel like an endless pursuit.

For many people, the idea of financial success is often intertwined with self-worth. We live in a society where money is seen as a symbol of status, and it’s easy to think that if your paycheck increases, your self-esteem will automatically rise with it.

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