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The Internet has forever changed the way we acquire new software to run on our computers and mobile devices.
Gone are the days when we had to visit a retail store and buy a disk.
Now all we have to do is perform a quick Google search to find what we’re looking for and then click “Download” and install it.
But even though it’s easier than ever to find and download useful new software, things still go wrong during the installation process on occasion.
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Question from Patsy: My friend just bought a Chromebook after the salesman at the computer store told her they are safer to use than Windows computers.
Among other things, he said it’s impossible for a Chromebook to catch a virus.
I’d just like to know if you agree with him because I’m needing to get a new laptop myself.
So, are Chromebooks really safer than Windows laptops? [Read more…]
Question from Vicky: I got my old laptop out of the closet this morning to see if it still works. I’ve forgotten exactly how old it is but it’s running windows 10.
It finally booted up into Windows but it seemed to be running very sluggish.
At first, it wouldn’t connect to the wireless or open my Chrome browser. I checked to see how full the hard drive is. Not quite 50% is used.
I restarted it again and it connected to the network and loaded Chrome, but it’s still very sluggish.
Do you have any suggestions for cleaning up and optimizing an older computer? [Read more…]
Do you have an older computer that you’re thinking about replacing because it runs too slowly?
Well, there is a much cheaper alternative (it’s free!) for you to consider.
I know how enticing the idea of simply junking it and replacing it with a brand new PC can be, but you might be better off replacing the operating system instead.
Question from Eric: My laptop’s Power button is located on the keyboard and it looks just like a regular key. Just about every time I start typing I accidentally hit the Power button and it shuts the machine down.
No matter how hard I try to remember not to touch the Power button, I end up doing it anyway.
I know how to shut the computer down with the mouse so I don’t really need to use the Power button at all once the laptop has booted into Windows. Is there any way to disable it? [Read more…]