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It seems that you can’t turn on your TV these days without seeing a commercial for PC Matic, especially the one in which the company’s founder and CEO touts the software’s “superior” virus protection.
And of course there’s the ever-present pitch aimed at users of the now-abandoned Windows XP.
Upon the request of several of this blog’s readers, I decided to put PC Matic to the test. [Read more…]
If you get your Internet service through Comcast, Charter or some other cable TV company, you are probably paying a hefty monthly rental fee for your cable modem. But you can save that rental fee by buying a modem of your own.
For example, if you have Comcast cable Internet, you’re probably paying $7 per month just to rent their modem. That’s $84 per year!
A better alternative in my opinion is to tell your cable company to keep their modem and buy your own!
The modem that I use and recommend is the Motorola SURFboard SBG6580 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem and Wi-Fi N Router. (#ad)
This is an exceptional cable modem/wireless router combo that’s currently selling on Amazon for about $100. [Read more…]
I’ve posted a ton of Facebook tips and tricks on this blog, and answered quite a few Facebook questions as well. The problem is they are all scattered out across the blog, making them difficult for readers to find in a hurry.
This post will serve as sort of a hub for all things Facebook. If I’ve written a post that’s in any way related to Facebook, you’ll probably find a link to it on this page. With that in mind, here we go… [Read more…]
Do you have a used computer, cell phone, tablet or other device that you’re wanting to sell? Or perhaps you looking to buy one?
The most difficult part of buying or selling a used electronic item is making sure you negotiate a fair price. But I recently discovered a nifty website that makes it quite easy by giving you a fairly accurate estimate of most any gadget’s true resale value. [Read more…]
Question from George T.: Hi there Rick. Love your site! Hopefully you can help me with a problem. I recently installed Internet Explorer 10 and the Auto Correct feature is driving me nuts. Can I turn it off?
Rick‘s answer: You’re not alone George. Virtually every comment I have heard about I.E.’s Auto Correct feature is a complaint, and I’m not a big fan of it either. Luckily, it can easily be turned off. Here’s how: [Read more…]