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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…]

Thursday, March 14, 2024 – Google Maps: Create Home screen icons for frequently used routes – Boost your typing skills with this free tool

Posted on March 14, 2024

Hello, and welcome…

Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Thursday, March 14, 2024

 


 

Topics covered in this issue…

• Boost your typing skills with this free tool

• Google Maps: Create Home screen icons for frequently used routes

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

• Video: Sierra Hull performs a beautiful rendition of “Wildwood Flower”

• March’s Tech Tips Giveaway: HP Pavilion 17.3″ HD+ Laptop 

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Q&A: Are Chromebooks really ‘laptops’ or not?

Posted on March 10, 2024

Note: The links in this post are affiliate links.

Question from Della:  I’m in the process of shopping for a new laptop because my old one got stolen.

Every time I type the word “laptop” into Amazon’s search box there are usually a few Chromebooks included in the search results.

I remember seeing commercials on TV where they said Chromebooks aren’t laptops. If that’s true why do they come up in a search for the word laptop?

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Thursday, March 7, 2024 – Q&A: Will my phone charge faster if it’s turned off? – How to restart Chrome without losing your open tabs

Posted on March 7, 2024

Hello, and welcome…

Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Thursday, March 7, 2024

 


 

Topics covered in this issue…

• How to restart Chrome without losing your open tabs

• Q&A: Will my phone charge faster if it’s turned off?

• Q&A: How can I make my Desktop icons bigger?

• News Flash: Not everything you see or read on the Internet is true.

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

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024 – How to convert a Mac or Windows PC into a Chromebook – 4 things to try when a website won’t load in your browser

Posted on March 6, 2024

Hello, and welcome…

Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Wednesday, March 6, 2024

 


 

Topics covered in this issue…

• How to convert a Mac or Windows PC into a Chromebook

• 4 things to try when a website won’t load in your browser

• This is my #1 tip for taking great photos

• Video: Gorgeous autumn nature scenes from around the world

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

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