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Gmail is one of the most popular email services on the web. I use it every day, and virtually everyone I know uses it as well.
If you have a Gmail account of your own, have you ever considered what will happen to it when you pass away?
Well, you should, because it really is a big deal. [Read more…]
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I’m often asked about the tools I keep on my tech bench, so I thought I’d take this opportunity to share that info with you today.
In times past, a technician could work on most any electronic device with little more than a couple of screwdrivers, a pair of needle-nose pliers, a multi-meter and a good soldering iron.
But unfortunately, those days are long gone…
If you use Gmail you’ve probably noticed how Google provides suggestions for how to complete your sentences as you’re typing out your emails.
This feature is called “Smart Compose”, and Google’s stated reason for providing it is to help you write your emails faster by providing suggested text snippets based upon your past writings.
As with all things, some folks love the Smart Compose feature, while others detest it. [Read more…]
Question from Jenna: I need your help, Rick.
I turned my computer on this morning and it booted up into Safe Mode instead of the normal mode.
I tried restarting the computer several times and it always boots into Safe Mode.
It’s an HP laptop with Windows 10. How can I make it boot up normally like it should? [Read more…]
Regular readers of this blog know how much I enjoy recommending the great free software tools that I use every day on my own computers and mobile devices.
One of the most amazing things about the Internet age is how we can download useful programs and apps to complete most any task we can imagine at absolutely no cost whatsoever.
I like to call it the era of ubiquitous freebies.
But the above being said, free downloads can often have a dark side…