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Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter
Question from Jayne: I keep seeing references to “Cloud Computing” and I was just wondering what it is (how it works and how it could maybe benefit me)?
I’ve been using computers at work for many years but this term is new to me.
So what exactly is cloud computing? [Read more…]
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Question from Sylvia: I’ve been wanting to get a full-size keyboard to use with my iPad.
The thing is I want a really good quality keyboard but I can’t afford to spend a lot on it.
I just found out that a co-worker of mine has an almost new Apple Magic Keyboard that she’s wanting to sell for $30.
My question is will that keyboard work with my iPad? [Read more…]
A new report from the security firm Otto details a very serious data breach situation that’s playing out daily with millions of unsuspecting computer users, and it’s quite possible that you are affected by it.
Otto’s research discovered that both Chrome’s “Enhanced Spellcheck” feature and Microsoft’s popular “Microsoft Editor: Spelling & Grammar Checker” browser extension for Edge capture every bit of data you enter into any web form and transmit it back to Google and Microsoft’s servers. [Read more…]
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If you happen to live in an area that gets hit with frequent power outages, it pays to be prepared just in case the electricity goes off for hours, or even days at a time.
And if the power outage takes out your heat pump you’d better hope you have an HVAC service agreement template.
In my opinion, the best way to be prepared for an extended power outage is to have a portable generator
Question from Kathleen: I recently bought a Roku device and I’m enjoying it immensely.
A co-worker told me she watches YouTube videos on her TV via the Roku but I looked through all the channels and I can’t find it.
Can you tell me how to watch YouTube with my Roku? [Read more…]