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How to turn off ‘Autocorrect’ in Windows 10/11

Posted on February 18, 2024

Both Windows 10 and Windows 11 have a nifty Autocorrect feature that really comes in handy for people who happen to be poor spellers and/or poor typists (like me for instance).

Lots of folks love Autocorrect and rely on it to help keep their documents as error-free as possible.

However, plenty of other folks find it extremely irritating because, well…it it often “corrects” misspelled words incorrectly.

If you happen to fall into the second group, you can easily disable the Autocorrect feature. [Read more…]

Q&A: Will leaving the lid open 24/7 damage my laptop?

Posted on February 16, 2024

Question from Mark: I have a four month old Acer Gaming Laptop with a 32 inch monitor connected and set as the primary display.

I use the 32 inch screen for my games. The laptop’s built-in screen is always open with my email and a few other apps open on it.

What I need to know is could leaving the lid open all the time damage the laptop in any way? [Read more…]

Q&A: Can a virus jump from one drive to another?

Posted on February 14, 2024

Question from Kendra: Hi, Rick. I need to ask you a computer question.

I know this sounds silly, but it’s a serious question and I really need to know the answer.

Can a virus that’s on one drive jump onto another drive? [Read more…]

How to quickly locate the mouse pointer on your computer screen

Posted on February 13, 2024

I recently wrote a post explaining how to make the mouse pointer larger in response to a reader who was having trouble tracking the pointer on her computer screen.

The solution I recommended was to simply go into Windows’ Mouse settings and turn on the “Magnified” feature.

That took care of the original question but it raised another related question in the minds of several other readers…

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5 hidden tricks for making the most of your Mac

Posted on February 13, 2024

Apple always aims to offer a fantastic user experience by delivering either big or small features that are powerful to its users.

For Mac users, whether you are new to macOS or have been playing with it for a while, there are some hidden tricks that you haven’t heard of them yet.

With these helpful tips, you are more likely to master your iMac, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro with improved productivity: [Read more…]