Computer Tips Archives - Page 66 of 232

Q&A: Can someone still access my laptop when it’s in Airplane Mode?

Posted on March 30, 2024

Question from Lawrence: I’m getting ready to take my first trans-Atlantic flight in over 20 years to visit family in Italy.

I’m hoping to be able to use my laptop to play solitaire and Mahjongg while we’re in the air to pass the time.

My concern is this: I’ve heard that hackers can break into a laptop via WiFi and I have info on there that I need to keep private.

I know my laptop has an Airplane Mode. If I turn it on will that prevent other passengers from being able to break into my laptop? [Read more…]

Here’s a safe way to sell your used Apple devices

Posted on March 29, 2024

Do you have one or more working, but no longer needed Apple products sitting around just collecting dust?

If so, did you know that you can easily sell them and get a decent price without the risk and hassle of meeting some stranger off of Facebook Marketplace?

SellYourMac.com will give you an instant online quote on your used Apple gear.

[Read more…]

Q&A: How do I change the text size in Firefox?

Posted on March 28, 2024

Question from Amelda: I hope you can help me. My cat jumped up on my keyboard and something happened to my screen.

Now, whenever I visit a website in Firefox the letters on the screen are so tiny I can barely read them.

How can I get them back to normal size? Everything is fine when I use Edge, but I really prefer using Firefox.

Rick‘s answer: [Read more…]

How to recover lost files after emptying the Recycle Bin in Windows 10

Posted on March 28, 2024

Emptying the Recycle Bin in Windows 10 is a very simple process. However, while it seems too easy to run, it can cause more harm than good.

You may be dealing with a jammed storage right now and want to create more space by deleting files. This is an okay idea.

When you delete files that are taking up space, they will go to the Recycle Bin automatically. And, since they still utilize space in the Recycle Bin, you may want to follow them there and empty the Recycle Bin once and for all.

If this is what you did and you are wondering where some of your files are, then that needs urgent attention. Which is why we have prepared this article. [Read more…]

Want to ditch your Windows frustrations forever?

Posted on March 27, 2024

Note: The links in this post are affiliate links.

Back in the Bronze Age of personal computing, a company called Microsoft began selling the very first version of Windows.

Unfortunately, every new Windows version since then has eliminated a slew of headaches while introducing a bunch of new ones. [Read more…]