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In our modern world, it’s crucial to be able to share files between devices seamlessly.
Android phones and Mac computers are both widely used, but their different operating systems can make transferring files a challenge.
Without a dedicated software solution, this can lead to problems like lost data, compatibility issues, and time-consuming workarounds.
Thankfully, there are reliable options available to make transferring files between Android and Mac easier and more efficient. [Read more…]
Question from Jim: I took your advice and upgraded my laptop with an SSD and the increase in performance is truly amazing.
My question is since the hard drive is now solid state how critical is it that the laptop be totally shut down before moving or transporting it? [Read more…]
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Question from Rita.: My son has been wanting a nice gaming computer and I’m planning to buy him one for his 12th birthday.
I looked at the gaming computers on Amazon and virtually every computer that came up runs Windows. It was the same thing at Best Buy.
My son has been playing around with Linux for a while and he really likes it. That’s why I’m trying to find a gaming PC with Linux on it.
My question is why aren’t there any gaming computers that run Linux? And if there are some, can you recommend one? [Read more…]
Storytelling is usually at the heart of any great piece of art.
And this is especially true with photography, an art form in which storytelling can evoke a wide range of emotions in your audience.
You might wonder exactly what storytelling in photography entails, and why photographs that tell stories are different to those produced by traditional photographic methods.
Simply put, visual, written and spoken stories all stimulate an essential facet of the human mind: our imagination. [Read more…]
Question from Gail: I’m getting ready to buy a new computer.
My friend said I need to buy a Mac because Microsoft designed Windows 10 and Windows 11 to primarily be spy tools.
First of all, is that true? And if it is, why does Microsoft want to spy on people? [Read more…]