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I receive several reader emails each week asking whether I recommend upgrading to Windows 10 or staying with an older version of Windows.
The problem is, that’s a difficult question to answer because we all have different preferences and “tastes” when it comes to computer software. [Read more…]
I review a lot of products on my blogs, and it isn’t often that an item makes me say “WOW!!!”
Well, let me take a few moments to tell you about one that did.
I just finished testing the Coolreall BOX21 Mini Portable Car Jump Starter & Power Bank Set, and let me tell you – it simply amazed me!
I can easily hold this thing in my open hand, yet it packs more than enough power to jump start most any car on the road today. [Read more…]
Question from Eileen J.: Hi Rick. My husband and I are planning a three day camping trip in the Alabama woods for a little over a month from now.
I know I’ll end up spending a lot of time Facebooking and playing games on my iPhone while we’re there because I always get bored after just a couple of hours.
My problem is my phone’s battery always dies on the first day and I don’t have a way to charge it back up. Can you tell me the best way to keep it charged for the entire three days without having to spend an arm and a leg?
We’ll have a usable cell signal where we’re going, but we won’t have an electrical outlet to plug a charger into or handy access to our vehicle for using a car charger. Thanks for any advice you can give me.
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]
Question from Anicka T.: I recently noticed that Amazon was selling the ASUS ROG G751JL FHD laptop for $200 off, so I orderd one. I received it this morning.
When I ordered it Amazon said it qualifies for the free upgrade to Windows 10, but I don’t see the icon to click to upgrade it, and I don’t see an upgrade for it in Windows Update either.
Is there something special that I need to do in order to install the Windows 10 upgrade?
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]
It’s hard to believe, but the operating system that we all tend to either love or hate is now 30 years old.
Microsoft released Windows 1.0 way back in 1985, and now 30 years later Windows is still the 800 pound gorilla of the computer world. [Read more…]