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Question from Lacie R.: Hi Rick. This might seem like a crazy situation to you, but I use three different web browsers, all at the same time: Firefox for Facebook, Chrome for Gmail and Microsoft Edge for everything else.
The problem I have is remembering how to find the downloads folder for each browser.
Is there any way to bookmark the Downloads folders in my browsers so I can open them really fast and without having to think about it lol? Thanks!
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Question from Anita: Hi Rick. I hope you don’t think I’m a stupid person after reading this, because I’m really not. I prefer to say I’m “spacey” lol.
Anyway, I have an unfortunate tendency to click “Don’t Save” instead of “Save” when I finish working on a document in Microsoft Word. I know, it’s a stupid thing to do but it just sort of happens before I even realize it.
Is there a way to recover a Word file that I neglected to save? Thanks in advance for your help!
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Do you hate the new Facebook desktop Newsfeed layout?
Well, I’m right there with you. I prefer the Classic layout too!
Well, once again our friend Matt Kruse, the creator of the popular Social Fixer browser extension has come to the rescue!
Unfortunately, viruses and other nasty forms of malware are constant threats in today’s Internet-connected world.
If your computer is connected to the web, you can safely assume that it’s being bombarded with attacks at all times.
Luckily, most modern antivirus programs are pretty effective at keeping most of the nasties off your system, but every once in a while something malicious will slip through their defenses.
The latest malware to hit the scene is called LokiBot, and it’s one of the most dangerous keyloggers ever.
Do you have a jealous ex who always seems to know exactly what you’ve been doing, who you’ve been doing it with, and where you’ve been?
Are you being stalked but you can’t figure out how the stalker is managing to keep such a close eye on you without getting caught?
Well, your stalker could be using a new “spy” app that was released back in July to keep tabs on your whereabouts and activities.