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Q&A: Will using a third-party toner cartridge damage my printer?

Posted on April 25, 2022

Question from Mark: Based upon your recommendation I bought a Brother laser printer about a year or so ago.

The starter toner cartridge that came with the printer finally ran out so I ordered a third-party cartridge from Amazon.

I installed it per the instructions but the printer’s LCD screen still says “Replace Toner”.

I guess that message me has a little concerned. Should I be? [Read more…]

Posted on April 23, 2022

Question from Jill: I just noticed something about my iPhone that concerns me, and I hope you can help me fix it.

I noticed that the Control Center is visible and ready to use even when the phone is locked.

How can I remove the Control Center from the Lock screen on my iPhone? [Read more…]

Posted on April 22, 2022

Question from Theresa: Hi, Rick. I’m really upset this morning because my computer was damaged due to a bad electrical outlet.

What happened was I hired an electrician to install an electrical outlet in my new sunroom so I could move my computer out there.

As soon as I plugged the computer in and turned it on I heard a loud POP and now I can’t get either the computer or monitor to come on.

My brother stopped by and checked the outlet and found that it has 238 volts on it instead of 120.

I have two questions: [Read more…]