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Q&A: Is it possible to sign into multiple accounts on the same website at once?

Posted on May 30, 2025

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Question from Rose: Hi, Rick. First of all let me say that I love your tips. They have helped me out of many jams over the years.

I hope you can help me with a new problem I’m dealing with right now.

I have three different Yahoo email accounts that I use for different purposes and it would be a big help to me if I could stay signed into all of them at the same time.

The problem is the only way I can sign in to a different Yahoo account with Edge is to sign out of the one I’m currently signed into first. Is there any way that I can sign into all of them at once? [Read more…]

Why I prefer connecting printers via USB instead of WiFi

Posted on May 30, 2025

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Ok, I’ll admit it. Wireless printers that allow you to print via WiFi instead of having to connect a cable sure are handy.

After all, who wants to run a long USB cable into every room where you occasionally use your laptop?

And if you print from your phone or tablet then using WiFi is a no-brainer.

But what if you only use a desktop computer or you always use your laptop in the same place every time?

If you don’t need to print from a mobile device you’d be a lot better off connecting your printer to your computer with a USB cable instead of WiFi, for the following reasons: [Read more…]

How Utah schools are implementing technology in classrooms

Posted on May 30, 2025

In the digital age, technology has become an integral part of our lives, influencing everything from how we communicate to how we work and learn. The education system in Utah is no exception, with schools across the state embracing the digital revolution to enhance the learning experience.

The implementation of technology in classrooms in Utah is a strategic move aimed at equipping students with the skills necessary to thrive in the modern world. This article will explore how the best schools in Utah are integrating technology into their curricula, the impact it is having on student learning, and the future of ed-tech in the state’s educational landscape. [Read more…]

Tips for creating and storing your computer’s backups

Posted on May 28, 2025

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Modern computer hardware is generally more reliable than what we had back in the early days of personal computing, but users still frequently lose irreplaceable data due to hardware failures.

There are many reasons for data loss that range all the way from the simple failure of a hard drive to catastrophic events such as lightning strikes or fire damage. [Read more…]

Is your PC is acting weird? It’s probably malware.

Posted on May 28, 2025

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Has your computer started acting weird all of a sudden? For example…

Do web pages take forever to load?

Are you getting irritating pop-ups on a regular basis?

Does your browser load strange pages that you didn’t intentionally visit?

Has your home page or default search engine been mysteriously changed without your permission?

If you answered yes to one or more of the above questions, your PC is probably infected with malware. [Read more…]