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Question from Shelby: I bought a new computer the other day.
The salesman told me I won’t need to plug it into a surge protector because the power supply automatically protects it from over-voltage.
Is he right? [Read more…]
If you’ve been on Facebook lately you’ve probably seen sponsored posts advertising incredibly large, but portable solid state drives (SSDs) for sale.
Oddly, these ads don’t mention a ridiculously low price as most fraudulent Facebook ads do. They simply say the drives are 50% off.
I guess they figure that “savings” plus the fact that the drive has an enormous amount of storage will be enough to draw people in. [Read more…]
Question from Troy: I have a three year old Windows 10 laptop that has a broken screen.
The screen is smashed pretty good and it won’t light up at all.
I checked and it would cost more to have the screen replaced than the laptop is really worth.
I plan to just junk it, but I have a lot of files on there that I’d really like to get off of it first.
Do you think I’ll be able to save my files? [Read more…]
If you’re a LinkedIn user you probably access your account from more than one device.
For example, you might log in at home on your desktop machine while also logging in at work on your office PC.
And of course most all of us log in on our smartphones at times.
But here’s something you might not even be aware of… [Read more…]
Efficiency and effectiveness in the workplace are vital for business success. A focus on improving these areas can lead to better results and a more dynamic working environment.
Companies often explore various approaches to boost the overall performance of their teams, recognizing that a productive workforce is essential for meeting business goals and maintaining a competitive edge.
Here are 15 steps that can help move any business forward towards reaching their goals: [Read more…]