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This is probably my best tech tip, ever. (Trust me!)

Posted on May 27, 2026

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If you’ve been following this blog for a while you’ve probably figured out by now that I love technology.

No, check that – you’ve probably figured out that I REALLY love technology!

I also love sharing the things I’ve learned while working in the IT field for almost four decades as well as helping people out of jams whenever I can.

To those ends I have posted over 7,500 tech tips on this blog to date. And now I’m about to share what is likely the best tip of the lot.

What is this awesome, must-read tip you ask?

Well, it’s this…

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How to prevent your laptop’s keys from fading

Posted on May 24, 2026

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The typical computer keyboard uses dozens of black keys labeled with white letters, numbers and symbols.

Over time these labels fade out and eventually disappear as they are touched and pressed numerous times.

For touch typists, fading keys are no big deal, but for the countless “hunt-and-peck” typists in the world it’s a big deal indeed.

In fact, it’s a bit like turning off the lights and typing in the dark. [Read more…]

Seasonic PRIME vs. VERTEX vs. FOCUS vs. CORE: How to choose one for a gaming, creator, or workstation build

Posted on May 23, 2026

PRIME, VERTEX, FOCUS, and CORE Seasonic power supplies deliver different productivity and efficiency to your PC build, depending on the tasks you run on it. Here are more details on them:

PRIME PSUs are a flagship line with the maximum stability, the highest efficiency level (80 PLUS® Titanium/Platinum), and excellent performance under extreme workloads. They are a perfect fit for AI workstations, professional PC builds, streaming, or gaming systems. [Read more…]

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

Posted on May 20, 2026

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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 Windows PC 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 computer boot up silently? [Read more…]

How to quickly find a recently visited web page in your browser

Posted on May 18, 2026

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Have you ever tried to find a web page you had visited in the recent past but you couldn’t remember the title of the page or even the name of the website it was on?

I often find myself needing to revisit pages I’ve visited, and I’ve discovered a handy little trick that usually helps me find them in just a few seconds: Searching the browser history!

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