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When using Microsoft Windows, there are times when we need to find the entire path to a file’s exact ‘location’ on the hard drive (i.e. the file’s pathname).
For example, some of the tips I post on this blog require entering a file’s full pathname into a text field of some sort.
Back in the Stone Age of personal computing when the DOS operating system ruled the roost, determining a file’s pathname was easy…. [Read more…]
When working at an individual or business level, you must always be prepared to complete document and file handling tasks.
Sometimes, you are assigned to convert PDF to Word, Word to PDF, and more to make communication and collaboration more seamless. [Read more…]
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Question from Kevin: I hope you can help me with a Gmail problem, Rick.
I subscribe to several email newsletters (including yours), and almost all of them always end up in the “Promotions” tab instead of the Inbox.
That includes the newsletters I pay for, and I’m really tired of it.
I’ve selected “Not Promotions” so many times but Gmail ignores my choice and keeps on putting them in Promotions anyway.
I heard that I can disable the Promotions tab altogether so the newsletters will always go into my Inbox, but I can’t find that setting. Can you help me? [Read more…]
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Battery backup devices have been around for decades now, but relatively few computer owners use them. And based upon my experience, that is a mistake.
What are battery backups (and why do I need one)?
If you’re unfamiliar with how it works, a battery backup unit basically sits idly by monitoring the power line for voltage drops and power outages.
When an issue with the power line occurs, the power source to the computer is switched virtually instantaneously from line power (electrical outlet) to the unit’s internal battery. This prevents the computer from losing power.
Why is preventing your computer from losing power important? Well, there are several reasons: [Read more…]
I love writing about great free software that makes using computers, tablets and smart phones easier to use, more secure and more user friendly.
And I must admit, my favorite software programs of all tend to be free Windows utilities.
In previous posts I wrote about two outstanding Windows utilities (Process Explorer and Autoruns) that every PC user should have at the ready at all times.
Today I’m going to tell you about System Explorer, a wonderful program that bundles these two utilities together with a host of other useful tools into a single tabbed package. [Read more…]