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Why you should use a ‘Standard’ user account in Windows

Posted on March 14, 2024

Every modern version of Microsoft Windows allows you to create two types of local user accounts.

In my opinion every PC should have one account of each type installed even if only one person will be using the computer.  [Read more…]

3 reasons to install Linux on an ‘Internet-Only’ PC

Posted on March 13, 2024

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Do you have an older laptop or desktop PC that you use exclusively for visiting websites, checking Gmail, Facebooking, watching YouTube videos or most any other Internet-based activity?

If the answer to the above question is yes, did you know that you would almost certainly enjoy a better user experience by running Linux on your PC instead of Windows?

Well, it’s true, and here are the reasons why:  [Read more…]

How to avoid losing your data to a ransomware attack

Posted on February 17, 2024

If you’ve been paying attention to the news of late, you probably know that the number of successful ransomware attacks on computers and mobile devices are increasing by the day.

Ransomware is a particularly insidious form of malware that encrypts all the files on your computer or mobile device, then holds your precious data hostage until you pony up and pay a monetary ransom to the hackers.

Once ransomware has locked up your machine, you’ll have no choice except to pay the ransom or you’ll have to say goodbye to your data forever. But…  [Read more…]

Tuesday, February 13, 2024 – Which auto-startup apps are slowing your PC down? – Why posting ‘Check-Ins’ on Facebook is a really bad idea

Posted on February 13, 2024

Hello, and welcome…

Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Tuesday, February 13, 2024

 


 

Topics covered in this issue…

• Which auto-startup apps are slowing your PC down?

• Why posting ‘Check-Ins’ on Facebook is a really bad idea

• How to quickly save an image from a web page to your computer

• Technology is wonderful. Just be careful how you use it.

• January’s Tech Tips Giveaway – Win this ViewSonic VX3276-4K-MHD 32 Inch 4K UHD Monitor

[Read more…]

Q&A: How can I recover photos from a MacBook Air with a bad screen?

Posted on February 8, 2024

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Question from Jan:  Hi there. I have a 13 inch MacBook Air that I bought way back in 2014.

Can you help me with a problem I’m trying to solve with it?  [Read more…]

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