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Scam alert: Avoid the fake ‘Target 50% Off Store-Wide’ coupons on Facebook

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scamWell, just in time for the Christmas shopping season those familiar “Target 50% Off Store-Wide” coupons have already started popping back up on Facebook.

They usually pop up right before Thanksgiving but they’ve started making the rounds early this year.

Sounds pretty good, right? After all, who wouldn’t like a 50% discount at Target?

The problem is, these coupons aren’t real. They’re nothing more than a ploy to get you to “Like” their Facebook page and visit a very realistic (but fake) copy of Target’s website. [Read more…]

Q&A: How can I connect my iPhone to my TV so I can watch Netflix?

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Question from Marcella F.:  I used to watch Netflix on my computer but it got fried by lightning. I’ve decided that I don’t really need a computer now so I won’t be replacing it.

I now watch Netflix on my iPhone 7 Plus but I’d really like to watch it on my 32 inch Samsung UN32J4000 TV.

My boyfriend said I should be able to connect my phone to the TV through its HDMI port, but he isn’t sure.

My first question is do you think I can connect the phone and TV together? And if I can, will it be expensive? What exactly will I need to buy?

Rick’s answer:  [Read more…]

Q&A: Will my friend be notified that I posted on her Facebook Timeline and then deleted it?

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Question from Mark J.:  This morning I got in a huff and posted a nasty message on my friend’s Facebook Timeline.

A few minutes later I thought better of it and removed it.

I’m absolutely certain that she wasn’t on Facebook when the message was posted and deleted, so I know she never saw it.

My question is will Facebook notify my friend that I posted a message on her Timeline and then deleted it before she could see it?

Rick’s answer:   [Read more…]

Q&A: How can I see who has been looking at my Facebook profile and posts?

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Question from Kelsey J.:  I’ve been looking around my Facebook trying to find a way to see who all has been scoping out my profile.

I can’t seem to find a way but surely there is one??

My question is can you tell me how to find out who’s been looking at my stuff on Facebook? Yep, I’m curious lol.

Thanks for helping me.

Rick’s answer:  [Read more…]

Q&A: If I replace the hard drive in my PC with an SSD will I need to upgrade the power supply too?

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Question from Oliver:  I just read your article about replacing a hard drive with an SSD and I have a question about it.

I remember hearing that upgrading the graphics card in a computer can sometimes require a power supply upgrade as well because the newer graphics card will draw more power than the old one.

My question is do I need to be concerned about the power supply if I replace the hard drive in my computer with an SSD?

This is a pretty old machine and it only has a 350 watt power supply in it. I don’t want to burn it up or damage anything by over-loading the power supply.

Rick’s answer:  [Read more…]

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