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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Thursday, March 14, 2024
• 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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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?
Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Thursday, March 7, 2024
• 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
Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for 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
• 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
Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Tuesday, March 5, 2024
• Prevent Windows from rearranging your Desktop icons
• Try this first if a newly-installed program doesn’t work as expected
• Build a battery backup that will power your computer for hours instead of minutes
• Q&A: Why do we always see the same side of the moon?
• January’s Tech Tips Giveaway – Win this ViewSonic VX3276-4K-MHD 32 Inch 4K UHD Monitor