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Review: Dell Inspiron 3585 15.6″ FHD Laptop

Posted on August 11, 2020

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With all the budget-level laptops running Windows 10 in S-Mode on the market these days, I’m always pleased when I happen to see a new low-cost laptop running Windows 10 Home.

I recently had an opportunity to check out the new Dell Inspiron 3585 15.6″ FHD Laptop and I found it to be a fantastic alternative to most of those (slightly) lower priced S-Mode machines.

This laptop has plenty of speed and power for general Internet and home use, yet it fits easily into most consumers’ budgets.

Here’s a quick run-down of the specs: [Read more…]

How to restore your Windows PC from a ‘System Image’ backup

Posted on August 10, 2020

Many of the tips I’ve written explain the importance of creating regular System Image backups in case your PC’s hard drive ever fails or some other catastrophe wipes out your Windows installation.

It really is important to always have a recent backup on hand for those unexpected emergency situations, but one of my blog’s faithful readers recently pointed out that I have never explained how to restore a PC from a System Image backup.

The purpose of this post is to correct that oversight.

The procedure for restoring from a System Image is pretty much the same for both Windows 8.1 and Windows 10.

Simply ensure that you have either a System Repair Disc or a USB Recovery Drive along with a recent System Image backup at the ready, then follow the steps below: [Read more…]

Q&A: Will 5G phones be safe to use? I’ve heard they might cause cancer.

Posted on August 10, 2020

Question from Barbara: I know that we’re all supposed to be using 5G cell phones in the not so distant future.

I’ve been hearing conflicting reports about whether 5G is safe or not.

I’ve tried to research this for myself and found that some “experts” say the radio frequencies used for 5G can cause cancer while others say they won’t.

Can you clear this up for me once and for all? Will 5G phones be safe to use?

Rick’s answer: [Read more…]

Shopping for a new computer? Here’s my best tip for choosing a great one.

Posted on August 10, 2020

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If you’ve been using computers for a good while, chances are you’ve had to replace one or two along the way.

If so, you know that shopping for a new PC can be about as bewildering as shopping for a new car.

And while it’s always a lot of fun unpacking and setting up a new computer, you probably wonder if you made a good choice when picking it out.

Well I have a little tip that can help you feel better about your choice when it comes time to buying a new laptop. [Read more…]