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Well, the year 2026 has arrived and I hope it turns out to be the best one ever for you.
As you know, hackers and scammers are busier than ever, always on the prowl for ways to steal your identity and separate you from your hard-earned money.
With that in mind, here are my recommended New Years Resolutions that can help protect you and your valuable assets (both tangible and otherwise) while you’re online: [Read more…]
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It seems that every week I receive at least a couple of frantic emails asking me if there’s any way to retrieve the files from a computer’s hard drive after the machine has gone belly-up.
Luckily, many times the answer is YES!
I have covered each of the following methods before, but I thought it might be helpful if I simply list them all in a single post. [Read more…]
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Question from Kyle: The hard drive in my computer died and I replaced it with an SSD per your suggestion.
I’ve read that SSD’s are a lot more reliable than hard drives and that they rarely go bad.
My question is do I need to back up my SSD like I did my hard drive? [Read more…]
Balancing freedom and financial discipline
Living in a state surrounded by mountains, lakes, or desert trails offers something special—a sense of freedom that can’t be replicated in an urban high-rise. But the same lifestyle that feeds your soul can quietly drain your wallet.
Outdoor adventure states are known for their natural beauty, but they’re also places where recreation, travel, and gear can add up quickly. [Read more…]
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Question from Sheila: I’m currently shopping for a Windows laptop and most of the cheaper ones say they come with Windows 11 S or Windows 11 in S mode.
The ads don’t really give any details about this version of Windows 11. What exactly does the “S”? I’ve never seen that before.
I really need to buy a new laptop because the one I have is getting pretty long in the tooth, but I’m confused about whether I should buy one with Windows 11 S on it or not.
What’s your opinion about this? I really like the low prices of the “S” machines but I want to know what I’ll be getting before I order one. [Read more…]