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Trends in environmentally-friendly devices

Posted on November 13, 2023

In an era marked by a growing awareness of environmental issues, the technology industry is experiencing a significant transformation. The demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly tech is rising, reflecting a global shift towards eco-conscious consumer choices.

This article explores the latest trends and innovations in sustainable technology, highlighting the impact of sustainable tech on the environment and providing insights into how consumers can make informed choices. [Read more…]

Scam alert: Beware the dangerous ‘Cellular Carrier Loyalty Giveaway’ scam

Posted on November 12, 2023

As you probably know by now, the scammers of the world are always coming up with new ways to separate innocent people from their hard-earned money.

Since the dawn of the World Wide Web, most phishing scams have been perpetrated via email, but that’s beginning to change.

While email is still the primary vehicle for delivering these types of scams, a relatively new generation of scams are now arriving in the form of SMS text messages.

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Q&A: How do I keep the searches I do on my iPhone off my PC?

Posted on November 12, 2023

Question from Ellen: Hi, Rick. Thank you for providing such good information. I have a question.

I use Safari as my browser and Google as my search engine on my iPhone.

My search history automatically shows up on our Windows PC on which we use Google chrome.

Other than deleting my searches, is there any way to keep my iPhone searches using Safari from showing up on our PC? [Read more…]

Q&A: Why don’t new laptops come with CD/DVD drives?

Posted on November 10, 2023

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Question from Linda: I’m looking for a new laptop Rick and I’ve noticed that the new ones on the market today don’t come with an optical drive.

I have hundreds of CDs and DVDs that are filled with photos that I need to access on occasion so my new laptop needs to have a DVD drive.

I know I can buy an external DVD drive, but I’d prefer to have it built-in.

Why on earth are they making laptops without optical drives? [Read more…]