Every modern version of Microsoft Windows allows you to create two types of local user accounts.
In my opinion every PC should have one account of each type installed even if only one person will be using the computer. [Read more…]
Your daily dose of practical, easy to follow tech tips!
Posted on
Every modern version of Microsoft Windows allows you to create two types of local user accounts.
In my opinion every PC should have one account of each type installed even if only one person will be using the computer. [Read more…]
Posted on
Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Sunday, March 12, 2023
• Can you damage a sleeping laptop by carrying it around?
• Q&A: How can I delete all of my Gmail messages at once?
• Q&A: How do I delete a lost iPhone’s backup from iCloud?
• How ‘Shrinkflation’ is sneakily inflating your everyday expenses
Posted on
Note: The links in this post are affiliate links.
Question from Maurine: I bought a 2TB external USB hard drive to store my large collection of old family pictures on.
When I plugged the new drive into my computer I noticed that it has several files on it already.
One is a file with info about the warranty. Another is a user guide. I’m not sure what the other two files are.
My question is can I delete all these files or do I need to keep them?
Posted on
Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Thursday, January 12, 2023
• How to check the temperature of your PC’s processor
• Q&A: Does Carbonite back up Macs too or just Windows PCs?
• Review: Logitech M510 Wireless Mouse
• Here’s the easiest (and safest) way to wash a blender
Posted on
One billion of us have iPhones, meaning they completely dominate the phone market. However, many of us are not using our iPhones to their full potential. There are many cool iPhone tricks that people are just not aware of yet.
On top of this, Apple is constantly adding new features to iOS, making it challenging to keep up with what your phone is capable of.
My intention today is to fill you in on eight amazing iPhone tricks you might not have heard of to ensure you use your phone to its total capacity. [Read more…]