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Question from Jenna: I need your help, Rick.
I turned my computer on this morning and it booted up into Safe Mode instead of the normal mode.
I tried restarting the computer several times and it always boots into Safe Mode.
It’s an HP laptop with Windows 10. How can I make it boot up normally like it should? [Read more…]
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Question from Ellen: Hi, Rick. I’m a freelance graphic artist and I do all of my work on a Dell desktop computer running Windows 11.
I have hundreds of images that have either already been delivered to the customer or waiting to be delivered, and about a dozen more that are works in progress.
The problem is my husband and daughter also use this computer for Facebook, homework and games. I’m deathly afraid that my important files might get deleted somehow.
Is there a dependable and secure way to make sure they don’t end up getting deleted somehow? [Read more…]
Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Sunday, May 26, 2024
• Why you really need to have a good backup plan
• Watch your favorite Xfinity channels on any device
• Q&A: Why do ranges and dryers run on 240 volts instead of 120?
• Do this when you get a customer service rep you can’t understand
• May’s Tech Tips Giveaway: TP-Link Deco AXE4900 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Mesh WiFi System
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There are billions of websites on the Internet, and unfortunately a great number of them are malicious in some way or another.
If you happen to load a malicious web page into your web browser, bad things can happen in a hurry due to malware and other nasties being downloading onto your computer.
Luckily, it’s usually possible to avoid landing on a dangerous site by simply being careful about the links you click, but there’s always a chance that it will still happen some day regardless of how careful you are. [Read more…]
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Question from Maurine: I bought a 2TB external USB hard drive to store my large collection of old family pictures on.
When I plugged the new drive into my computer I noticed that it has several files on it already.
One is a file with info about the warranty. Another is a user guide. I’m not sure what the other two files are.
My question is can I delete all these files or do I need to keep them?