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Q&A: Windows is showing my WiFi network as Public. Isn’t that dangerous?

Posted on July 12, 2026

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Question from Kellie: I was messing around with the network settings on my Windows 11 laptop last night.

While I was in there I noticed that my WiFi network is set to “Public” instead of “Private”.

I’ve always heard that public networks are dangerous.

Is that true? And if it is, how can I change it to private? [Read more…]

Review: Azio Large Print Tri-Color Backlit Wired Keyboard

Posted on July 11, 2026

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If you’re like me and your eyesight isn’t as good as it used to be, you might be interested in hearing about a large print backlit keyboard that I’ve been using for a long time now.

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Q&A: What’s the difference between System Updates and Software Updates?

Posted on July 10, 2026

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Question from Mike: Can you explain the difference between ‘System Updates’ and ‘Software Updates’?

Rick’s answer: I’ll be happy to do my best, Mike. Thanks for asking.

In a macro sense, both of those types of updates are ‘software updates’ since it’s code to some body of software that’s being updated.

However, there are indeed differences between the two from a general usage perspective. [Read more…]

Q&A: How can I straighten a crooked photo with Windows 11?

Posted on July 9, 2026

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Question from Eileen: I took some pictures with my new phone and downloaded them to my computer (HP desktop with Windows 11).

All the photos look fine when I view them on the phone, but on the computer several of my favorites are crooked.

Is there a way to straighten them without installing an extra program? [Read more…]