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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…]
If you have a PC with Windows 10 on it, you know that Microsoft heard all of our complaints about removing the Start Menu from Windows 8.
Thankfully, they added the Start Menu back in Windows 8.1 and then they actually enhanced it in Windows 10.
I really like the new Windows 10 Start Menu because it gives you all the power and functionality of the classic Windows 7 style Start Menu plus a few of the best features of the Windows 8 Start Screen.
One of the things I like most is the amazing flexibility you have in customizing the Start Menu to your own tastes and preferences.