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Q&A: Will I have to overclock my PC again if I reset Windows?

Posted on March 8, 2023

Question from Brandon:  A guy I play games with online told me how to overclock my computer to make it run the games faster.

I followed his instructions and did it and everything was great for about 2 days.

Then I must have downloaded a virus or something because my computer has started acting strange. It’s locking up on me and shutting down on its own.

I ran my virus checker but it didn’t find anything so I want to follow your instructions to reset Windows 10 to see it that will fix it.

If I reset Windows will it wipe out the overclocking? I’d hate to have to go through all those BIOS settings again.

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Q&A: Will charging a device overnight damage the battery?

Posted on March 4, 2023

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Question from Harlan:  Hi, Rick. I just recently found your blog and I love your tips. Great stuff!!

I have a question for you if you don’t mind.

A friend of mine told me that letting my phone and laptop charge overnight will damage the battery by overcharging it.

I do this all the time and I’ve never noticed a problem. Is it ok to charge my gadgets overnight or should I avoid it?  [Read more…]

Scam alert: Beware the ‘You’ll get a second one free scam’

Posted on March 3, 2023

I’m sure you’ve seen those commercials on TV where an overly excited pitchman extols the virtues of a great new widget.

You know, the one that’s guaranteed to make your life better “or we’ll give you your money back!“?

Whether it’s the awesome “liquid rubber in a can”, the amazing “twist-o-matic kitchen utensil” or some other “this widget will so change your life” thingy, the pitches are usually pretty much the same:  [Read more…]

How (and why) to hide your Facebook ‘Friends List’ from the public

Posted on March 3, 2023

Facebook is all about interacting with your friends, but there are times when it’s best to keep your list of Facebook friends hidden from public view.

For example, if you’re looking for a job, you might want to hide your friend list from prospective employers in order to prevent any possibility of “guilt by association”.

Note: I’m not trying to disparage your friends here, just remind you that you never know who might be holding a grudge against one of your other Facebook friends.

And here’s another reason…  [Read more…]

Q&A: How do I display my maiden name on Facebook?

Posted on March 2, 2023

Question from Peggy:  I know my question will probably make me sound dumb but I have to ask it anyway.

Several old friends from my school days had trouble finding me on Facebook because they were searching for my maiden name.

How do I add my maiden name to my Facebook profile but have it separate from my married name? In other words display my married name like it is now with my maiden name underneath it?

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