Rick's Daily Tips

How can employee engagement software drive positive workplace culture and value?

Posted on April 14, 2023

Workplace culture and values are essential for an organization’s success. A strong work culture, where employee engagement is high, can significantly increase morale and productivity, resulting in an overall positive effect on the business.

But how can employers create such a culture? Well-designed employee engagement software can be crucial in achieving this goal by providing the tools necessary to drive strong positive workplace cultures based on core values.

This post will explore why employee engagement is essential and its effects on workforce productivity and team dynamics. [Read more…]

Q&A: Can I add USB 3.0 ports to an older Mac?

Posted on April 13, 2023

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Question from Shelley: Hi, Rick. My computer is an older Mac Pro MC560LL/A and it only has USB 2.0 ports. I’d really like to be able to use a USB 3.0 hard drive with this computer.

My question is can I add some USB 3.0 ports to my Mac Pro? [Read more…]

Scam alert: Fake ‘Update Chrome’ notices are spreading malware

Posted on April 13, 2023

Our friends over at Bleeping Computer have alerted their readers to a very dangerous Chrome Update related scam that’s making the rounds right now.

I won’t go into the details here because Bleeping Computer explains how the scam works much better than I ever could.

I recommend that you click over there and read it if you’re interested in the details.

If not, just remember this: Never attempt to update Chrome or any other browser via a third-party website. Always install any pending browser updates manually using the update tool that’s actually built into the browser. [Read more…]

How to make the notifications you receive in Windows 11 less irritating

Posted on April 12, 2023

If you use Windows 11 you’ve probably noticed that you receive more notifications than you received from earlier versions of Windows.

This isn’t necessarily a bad thing because important notifications really do need to seen and dealt with, but getting a steady stream of unimportant notifications while you’re trying to work can be a real problem.

Luckily, Microsoft provides a number of settings you can tweak to limit the types of notifications you receive. [Read more…]

Q&A: How can I make my PC’s mouse pointer and text cursor easier to see?

Posted on April 11, 2023

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Question from Oliver: I just replaced my old desktop computer with a brand new Dell laptop with Windows 11.

I like the new computer ok, but I’m having one problem that I hope you can help me solve.

Whenever I’m typing something on my computer I have a hard time seeing the text cursor. Even worse, I also have trouble seeing the mouse pointer.

Sadly, my eyes just aren’t what they used to be. I guess that just goes with the territory when you’re in your 70’s. [Read more…]