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Back in the Bronze Age of personal computing, a company called Microsoft began selling the very first version of Windows.
Unfortunately, every new Windows version since then has eliminated a slew of headaches while introducing a bunch of new ones. [Read more…]
Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Tuesday, March 26, 2024
• How to change your Windows 11 PC’s Sleep settings
• Scam alert: Beware the dangerous ‘Free Red Lobster Meals’ scam on Facebook
• Tips for the best streaming experience in 2024
• Did you know crumbled up ‘chips’ make excellent seasonings?
• March’s Tech Tips Giveaway: HP Pavilion 17.3″ HD+ Laptop
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…]
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?