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“How YOU can make an extra $1,000 per month in your spare time, at home, using your own computer!”
We see headlines like this all the time, and most of us instantly associate them with scams and fraud. And truth be told, most of them are indeed just that.
But there are some legitimate work at home opportunities out there. The one I’m about to explain to you in detail is no scam, and the above headline describes it quite accurately. [Read more…]
Question from Tina: I’m a single mom and I’ve started dating again after being divorced for two years.
I have some dating-related documents on my MacBook that I would prefer my 12 year old son not see while he’s using the computer.
There’s nothing of an “adult” nature on there but I would still prefer to keep those dating-related documents private for now.
I noticed that some of those documents are showing up on the ‘Recent Items” list. How do I clear the items from that list? [Read more…]
In the bustling world of online retail, one crucial factor that sets successful e-commerce businesses apart is quality content. Content is more than just a buzzword—it’s the foundation that engages customers, drives sales, and boosts online visibility.
This post will explore the power of effective content writing, from compelling product descriptions to engaging blog posts, and even the process of hiring professional writers. [Read more…]
For years, Mac owners were led to believe that their computers were immune from malware infections.
In fact, if you asked them for an opinion on the best antivirus protection, chances are the response would be “Buy a Mac”.
But truth be told, Macs were never “immune” from catching malware at all. [Read more…]
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Question from Shruti: Hi, Rick. I hope you’re doing well.
I have a Dell XPS 13 9370 Ultrabook. Everything was fine until this morning when my screen just turned grey-ish black.
I had dropped my laptop and slightly cracked the top right edge of the screen along with one of the hinges a few months back but everything seemed to still be working fine.
I don’t know why this suddenly happened.
I have important data on this machine so I’d like to know if there is any way to retrieve the data without fixing the screen? [Read more…]