Rick's Daily Tips

Q&A: How do I uninstall Internet Explorer from my Windows 10 PC?

Posted on November 7, 2018

Question from Nolan R.: I just bought a new laptop with Windows 10 to replace my old one that had Windows 7 on it.

The new laptop came with Internet Explorer 11 installed but I don’t need (or want) IE because I use Chrome all the time.

The problem is IE doesn’t come up in the list of programs to be uninstalled. If it’s there, I can’t find it.

I’d really like to uninstall it if I possibly can because I’ve heard that it’s a security risk and a drag on system performance.

Can you tell me how to remove IE 11 from my PC? Thank you.

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How to enable Two Factor Authentication on your GoToMyPC account

Posted on November 7, 2018

If you use the popular GoToMyPC remote access service you probably already know they were hacked big time over the past weekend.

To help protect the security of your account, you’ll be required to reset your password before you can log in again.

Before you choose a new password however, you might want to read this post for tips on choosing a good one.

After you have successfully changed your password and logged in to your GoToMyPC account, I strongly recommend that you enable Two Factor Authentication on the account. (Note: GoToMyPC calls it “2-Step Verification”) [Read more…]

Q&A: How can I prevent WordPress from automatically installing updates?

Posted on November 6, 2018

Question from Edwin G.: I’m really upset Rick. I checked my email this morning and found that both of my WordPress blogs had been updated to the latest version during the night without my knowledge or consent. I don’t like that!

I’ve had problems in the past with WordPress core updates breaking my blogs so now I always update my blogs one at a time, then check to make sure everything still works before updating the next blog.

Is there a setting in WordPress that I can change to prevent it from installing updates automatically? If there is, I can’t find one.

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Review: RAVPower 3-Port 30W USB Travel Charger

Posted on November 5, 2018

We all seem to have multiple portable devices these days, and keeping them all charged up and ready to use can be a challenge. And if you travel often it can be even more difficult.

That’s why always having a good portable wall charger on hand is a must.

The RAVPower 3-Port 30W USB Travel Charger (#ad) is one of the handiest chargers I have ever used. It’s small enough to easily carry it around in a pants pocket, yet it supplies a respectable 30 watts of charging power to up to two devices. [Read more…]