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When Microsoft first released Windows 10 it included an integrated digital assistant called Cortana.
They desperately wanted Cortana to become a strong competitor to Apple’s Siri, and to that end they quickly released a Cortana mobile app for iOS and Android devices.
Well, as they say, things didn’t quite go as planned because Cortana never really took off in the non-Windows world.
I’m often asked if I’d be willing to recover the photos and other files from a “dead” laptop or desktop computer.
I typically refer them to this post that explains how to retrieve their files themselves, but some folks prefer to pay me to do the job for them because they don’t want to take a chance on accidentally trashing their files.
I provide this service because I know how important precious photos and other irreplaceable files can be to their owners.
Here’s the deal… [Read more…]
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Regular readers of this blog know that I’m a huge fan of Amazon, especially when it comes to shopping for tech gear.
After all, they offer competitive prices, excellent customer service and the most hassle-free return policy I have ever seen.
Well, now there’s yet another reason to shop for your tech gear and other items at Amazon: You can now pay for many items in five interest-free monthly installments!
That’s right, you can purchase a new laptop, desktop computer, monitor, tablet or any other qualifying item and pay for it in five monthly payments – completely interest-free and with no credit check. [Read more…]
Question from Dennis J.: How do I unhide a post that I accidentally hid from my Facebook timeline? It’s an old family picture that my cousin posted on my page.
I meant to share it on my sister’s page but I accidentally hid it instead. Now I can’t figure out how to unhide it.
Can you tell me how to get that hidden post back on my Timeline?
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]
Do you have someone on your Christmas shopping list that deserves nothing less than the very best?
Something so special and rare that you’ll know within your heart that no one else they know will have it?
Well, the world is full of gifts that are so expensive that only a select few will ever buy them, but did you know that you can snag them on Amazon and avoid having to visit exotic lands and shop in the most expensive stores?
Since this is a tech blog I have “rounded up” a few tech items that’ll make your friends and loved ones feel mighty special indeed – IF you don’t mind laying out a LOT of cash.