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How to use the same ‘Downloads’ folder for ALL of your web browsers!

Posted on September 20, 2020

When you download a file using your web browser, the file is placed in a special “Downloads” folder where you can retrieve it and do as you wish with it.

If you use two or more different browsers on a regular basis, this can become quite confusing because each browser uses its own ‘downloads” folder.

And unfortunately, those downloads folders are typically located in different places on the hard drive.

I keep four different web browsers open at all times when I’m working because it makes the way I prefer to work easier to manage.

I only have one common downloads folder however (C:\Downloads\), and all of my browsers save their downloads in that one common folder. If you’d like to do the same thing, this post explains how to set it up. [Read more…]

Q&A: Can I add USB 3.0 ports to the front of my computer with an expansion card?

Posted on September 17, 2020

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Question from Eric G.:  I read your post about adding USB 3.0 ports to a PC that only has USB 2.0 on it. I’d like to do that but I have a question first.

My Gateway DX4860 desktop computer has two USB 2.0 ports on the front of the case. If I install a USB 3.0 expansion card will it add USB 3.0 to the front of my computer too or just on the back?

Rick’s answer:   [Read more…]

Starlink set to provide game-changing super-fast satellite Internet to the entire planet

Posted on September 14, 2020

By now you’re probably aware that SpaceX has become a major player in the world of space exploration with their successful collaboration on several projects with NASA.

But did you know they’re also preparing to make super-high-speed Internet available to the masses, regardless of where they might happen to live?

Once completed, SpaceX’s Starlink network of thousands of Internet-relaying satellites will be capable of supplying super-fast, low-latency broadband Internet to virtually any point on the Earth’s surface. [Read more…]

Q&A: Do you think I should I buy a used external USB hard drive?

Posted on September 11, 2020

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Question from Josh E.:  I need to buy an external hard drive for my laptop. My friend wants to sell me a used, but working 1TB USB 2.0 drive for $5.

That’s plenty big enough for my needs and I really like the price, but if my laptop has USB 3.0 ports I’ll probably just go ahead and buy a new USB 3.0 drive to take advantage of the faster speed.

The problem is I don’t know whether the USB ports on my laptop (HP Pavilion dv3510nr) are USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 ports. How can I find out?

Also, do you recommend that I buy this external drive even if my laptop supports USB 3.0?

Rick’s answer:   [Read more…]

Q&A: How can I prove that my ex is logging into my Facebook account?

Posted on September 11, 2020

Question from Dreanna:  I know that you know a lot about Facebook Rick, so I thought I’d see if you can help me with a problem I’m having.

Someone keeps hacking into my account and posting personal stuff about me that just a handful of people could possibly know about.

I’ve changed my password several times but they keep breaking into my account anyway.

I’m certain it’s my ex doing this, but I’d like to be able to prove it because I have a protective order that bars him from contacting me in any way. I live in Florida but he moved to Arizona a few months ago.

I really need this info but I really can’t afford to hire a private investigator.

Can I maybe get a list of the IP addresses of everyone who has logged into my Facebook account and prove he’s doing it by tracing one of those IP addresses to his home in Arizona? Or maybe there’s a better way?

Rick’s answer:   [Read more…]

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