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Warning: Malicious apps on your PC could be emailing spam and malware in your name

Posted on July 22, 2025

Did you know malicious apps on your Windows 11 machine could be sending spam and virus-laden emails to other people, in your name?

This is taking place right now on unsuspecting users’ PCs, and it’s happening on a massive scale.

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Q&A: How can I tell if my computer has a virus?

Posted on July 21, 2025

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Question from Geneva: I keep reading about all the computer viruses going around and how they can cause you a bunch of problems.

I’m a complete dummy when it comes to this stuff, Rick. How can I find out if my computer is infected? [Read more…]

Q&A: How do I reopen an accidentally closed tab in Safari on my iPhone and iPad?

Posted on July 20, 2025

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Question from Elena: I read your post that explains how to reopen a tab in your web browser when you’re using a computer. What a great tip!

Can I do the same thing on my iPhone and iPad when I accidentally close a tab in Safari?

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Opinion: The Windows update process needs a lot of work

Posted on July 19, 2025

If you’re like me, there are probably a few major annoyances with Windows that sometimes make you scratch your head and wonder why it does the things it does.

One of the most annoying of those annoyances is Microsoft’s clunky ‘Windows Update’ procedure for Windows. [Read more…]

How to convert a bare hard drive or SSD into an external USB drive

Posted on July 18, 2025

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Hard drives and SSDs are dirt cheap these days when compared to the prices from times past, and SSDs that are large enough to actually be usable are now quite affordable.

That’s why so many people are choosing to simply replace the hard drives in their computers instead of buying an entire new PC.

If you’ve taken the plunge and replaced the hard drive in your computer with a larger and/or faster drive, you might be wondering what you can do with your old drive. [Read more…]