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Do you still use a Windows 7 PC to play Microsoft’s popular Internet-based games?
If so, I’m afraid you’ll no longer be able to play them after January rolls around.
Microsoft has just announced they’ll be shutting down their Windows 7 Internet Games servers on January 22, 2020.
That means the following games will stop working on that day: [Read more…]
Question from Artie L.: I recently bought a used Linksys WRT54G router for a whopping $2 at a yard sale.
It seems to be working ok because it lights up and I can see a new Wi-Fi network on my laptop after I turn it on.
I’d like to disable the existing Wi-Fi network and use this router as a 4 port switch.
The problem is I didn’t get any kind of documentation with the router so I don’t have a clue about how to disable the Wi-Fi.
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]
Question from Brad: Hi Rick. I have a question for you and I hope you won’t mind answering it.
I’m a huge fan of Quora and I really enjoyed reading your answers to tech questions on there. In fact, that’s how I found your blog.
I noticed that you stopped answering questions over there a few months ago and I was wondering why? You’ve help so many people with your Quora answers.
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]
Question from Kenneth L.: My friend and I have had the exact same HP laptop for over 4 years.
He insists that he bought his laptop several months before I bought mine, but I’m certain that I bought mine first.
Is there any way to tell which computer was bought first? We have a sizable bet riding on the outcome.
Thanks!
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]