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Question from Kevin: I’m a retired computer tech and I have lots of funny stories to tell from my working days.
I’m sure you do as well.
What’s the funniest thing that ever happened to you while working as a tech? [Read more…]
Virtually every computer user knows that clicking on a link or icon will open whatever item that object is pointing to.
But did you know there’s a lot more to using your mouse than just visiting links and opening programs?
Truth be told, the mouse is actually one of the most versatile parts of your computer system.
Want proof? Well, check out these four extremely useful mouse tricks: [Read more…]
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Question from Earl: I hope you don’t mind but I need help with something about Windows.
I’m 78 years old and my fingers are stiff and in almost constant pain from arthritis.
I can use a mouse fairly well but I have a hard time using a keyboard.
I know how to lock my computer using a keyboard shortcut but is there any way to do it using the mouse instead? That would be a big help to me if it’s possible. [Read more…]
Have you ever visited a web page that was difficult to read because the text was either too small or too large?
Most of us have, and it can be rather frustrating.
If you have a “wheel” mouse (and you really should get one if you don’t!) it’s extremely easy to change the text size to a more easily readable size. Here’s how: [Read more…]
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Question from Lindsey F.: Hi Rick. I’m hoping you can give me a recommendation for a really good mouse that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg.
When I bought my first computer I was told to always use a really good mouse.
I was also told that I needed to stay away from cheap ones because they don’t last very long and you end up spending more money in the long run.
Long story short, I’ve bought 3 mice in the last 5 years and none of them lasted very long at all. The last one I bought cost me over $70 and it only lasted about a year!
Can you recommend a really good mouse that costs less that $30? I don’t need a bunch of bells and whistles, just a mouse that works well and won’t stop working after just a few months.
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]