Tech Tips, Tricks and Tutorials
Did you know that just five minutes spent looking at your Facebook and Twitter profiles can tell a potential employer more about you than any interview ever could?
Well, it’s true.
Most people are pretty good at putting their best foot forward when being interviewed for a new job.
After all, just a little common sense is all that’s required when deciding what you should say to impress a potential boss and leave him/her with a good impression of you. [Read more…]
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Question from Linda Q.: I’m looking for a new laptop Rick and I’ve noticed that most of the new ones on the market today don’t come with an optical drive.
I have hundreds of CDs and DVDs that are filled with photos that I need to access on occasion so my new laptop needs to have a DVD drive.
I know I can buy an external DVD drive, but I’d prefer to have it built-in.
Why on earth are they making laptops without optical drives? Don’t they realize that a lot of us still use them?
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]
As you probably already know, scams and hoaxes are everywhere these days, and some of them are quite believable and compelling.
It’s very easy to fall for some of these scams because they mimic actions that are taken by legitimate programs and online services.
One of the most dangerous scams that’s making the rounds right now is the insidious “Your computer has a virus!” scam. There are several variations of this scam, but they typically work something like this… [Read more…]
Question from Amber P.: I’ve been shopping online for a new laptop and I’ve noticed that a lot of the lowest-priced Windows 10 laptops have Windows 10 S installed on them.
I’d never heard of Windows 10 S before I started shopping for a new laptop. And now I’m really confused.
I have a couple of questions for you:
1 – What exactly is Windows 10 S?
2 – Is there any reason why I shouldn’t buy a laptop that’s running it (I love the low prices but only if the laptops are good)?
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Question from Benjamin: I need some advice, Rick.
Next month I’ll be heading to the UK for a six week visit.
I’ll need a laptop to use while I work from my hotel room every day while I’m over there.
The problem is my laptop’s charger operates at 110 volts and there’s no switch to change it to 220 volts like there is with my desktop computer.
Is there any way I can use my existing laptop during my visit to the UK?
I really hate the thought of having to buy a laptop over there just to use for six weeks!
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]
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