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Q&A: Why won’t my new RAM stick fit in my computer?

Posted on January 17, 2023

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Question from David: I recently bought a refurbished Dell desktop computer that came with 8GB of RAM installed. I want to double that to 16GB.

I ran the “Crucial System Scanner” you mentioned in this post and it said the machine can use up to 64GB of DDR4-2133 RAM.

I found an 8GB DDR4-2133 RAM stick on Ebay for less than half of what Crucial is selling them for so I bought it. I received the new RAM just 3 days after I ordered it but it won’t fit into one of the empty RAM sockets on the computer.

Do you think the problem is an error in the info I got from the System Scanner? [Read more…]

How to shop at Amazon without a credit card or debit card

Posted on November 5, 2022

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You probably know that Amazon is the world’s largest online retailer.

You’re also probably aware that you can often save money on your purchases due to Amazon’s low prices and free shipping on many items.

It’s true that Amazon is a great place to shop for the items you need, but many folks think they can’t shop there because they don’t have a credit card or debit card and they don’t want to use their bank account online.

But truth be told, you actually can shop at Amazon without having to give them any credit/debit card or bank account information whatsoever!

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How to request text message updates about your Amazon orders

Posted on September 23, 2022

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If you shop at Amazon you’re probably familiar with the emails they send letting their customers know when an order has shipped.

But did you know you can have them text you as well?

They will, and it’s very easy to set up. [Read more…]

Scam alert: Beware this dangerous Amazon-related scam

Posted on June 14, 2022

A while back I wrote a post warning about fake ads that are being published on Facebook.

Well, just this morning I noticed that a recurring fake ad offering to sell unclaimed Amazon packages at huge discounts is making the rounds yet again.

And unfortunately, lots of people are falling for it as usual.

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Did you know your town (probably) has a local Amazon showroom?

Posted on April 3, 2022

Did you know your nearest city or large town probably has at least one Amazon showroom, and larger cities usually have several?

Well, they do. They’re called Best Buy, Fry’s, Costco, Walmart, Target…

By now you’re probably shaking your head and wondering just what I’m talking about, but think about it for a moment…

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