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As you probably know, Windows computers tend to slow down over time due to junk build-up on the hard drive, malware infections and various other reasons.
Today I’m going to tell you about five powerful free downloads that you can use to keep your PC running just as fast as the day you bought it:
Note: The programs listed are all available in both free and premium versions. I recommend that you download the free version of each. [Read more…]
By default, Windows 10 displays a Logon Screen requesting that you enter a password before it will finish booting up into Windows, and it will display this screen even if you haven’t created a password for your user account.
Dealing with the Logon Screen can be an unnecessary annoyance if you know you are the only person that will ever have access to your computer.
Luckily, Microsoft made it fairly easy to configure Windows 10 to skip the Logon Screen and have the machine boot straight to the Desktop. Here’s how: [Read more…]
Well, another recurring and extremely irritating “Friend Request” hoax is now making the rounds yet again on Facebook.
Luckily, it’s very easy to avoid falling for this one.
All you have to do is ignore any messages you receive via Facebook Messenger, Chat or IM that read like this: [Read more…]
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One of the biggest challenges we have when it comes to using your mobile devices is keeping them charged up and ready for use when you need them.
Sure, you can always plug them in and top off their batteries when you’re are at home, at the office, or in your car, but what if you’re in a place where there’s no electrical outlet for an extended period of time?
In all likelihood, the battery is going to die before you can get to a place where you can plug it in and charge it.
I’ve written several posts explaining how to maximize the battery life of our mobile devices, but the simplest method I know of is to keep a cordless external battery charging device on hand. [Read more…]
Question from Perry: I recently bought a high-end Windows PC from Best Buy.
Here’s a link to it so you can check the specs.
I asked the salesman what I would need in order to watch Netflix in 4K with that machine and he said a broadband Internet connection and some type of 4K compatible streaming device.
I told him I had a DSL connection and he said that’s fine. He then recommended that I buy a Chromecast Ultra, so I did.
He told me my new computer and the Chromecast Ultra would let me watch Netflix in 4K if I used the Edge browser.
However, no matter what I try I can never get Netflix to stream at anything faster than 1080p.
I went back to Best Buy and asked what else I need to do (or buy) to get Netflix in 4K and three different people insisted that I have everything I need.
Do you have any idea what could be the problem?
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]