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How to change the default search engine in Microsoft Edge

Posted on October 18, 2023

Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter

When it was first released, Microsoft’s Edge web browser used Bing as its default search engine, and there was no way to change it.

Well, Edge still comes with Bing set as the default search engine, but you can now switch it to Google or one of several other popular search engines.

If you like using Edge but would prefer to search with something other than Bing, you can follow the steps below to change the default search engine to the one you like best. Just follow the steps that match the device you are using. [Read more…]

Q&A: Can I remove web results from my Windows searches?

Posted on October 16, 2023

Question from Bill: I hope you can help me with a Windows issue, Rick.

When I click the Start button and search for something it always gives me a bunch of results from the web right below the regular results it found on the computer.

I’d love to get rid of those web results because I’m always clicking on them thinking it’s finding something on my computer when it’s really on some website.

Is there any way to omit the web results from my Windows searches? [Read more…]

Q&A: How do I lock my PC using the mouse?

Posted on October 1, 2023

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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…]

Q&A: Can I turn off the sound my PC makes when it starts up?

Posted on September 23, 2023

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Question from Arnold: I’m an early riser and my wife always sleeps later than I do.

When I turn my HP laptop on in the mornings the sound it makes while it’s starting up sometimes wakes her up.

I’m getting tired of her being grumpy all day when that happens.

Is there a way to turn that sound off and make the laptop boot up silently? [Read more…]

How to quickly get the type, speed and amount of your PC’s installed RAM

Posted on September 19, 2023

Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter

If you have a Windows PC there are several excellent third-party tools you can use to collect all kinds of useful information about your computer’s hardware components and configuration.

I have actually written about a few of my favorites in the past, including the fantastic duo of HWiNFO and Speccy.

But if all you need to do is determine the amount, type and speed of your system’s installed RAM, you don’t need to install anything at all. [Read more…]

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