Were you a Facebook user residing in the United States between May 24, 2007, and December 22, 2022?
If so, Facebook probably owes you some cash. And no, today isn’t April 1, and this isn’t a joke.
Why I now recommend Linux Mint instead of Ubuntu
Some time ago I wrote a post explaining how replacing Windows with Linux can breathe new life into and older computer.
Since that post was written I’ve had a lot of people ask me which Linux distro I recommend they install, and I’ve usually responded with Ubuntu, for two reasons: [Read more…]
Why you (probably) need an external USB optical drive
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If your family is like mine, you probably have a stack of CDs or DVDs containing numerous photos, videos, music or other precious files that can never be replaced.
Would you be heart-broken if you ever lost access to those precious, irreplaceable files? [Read more…]
Schedule an email reminder for yourself or others with NudgeMail
If you’re as forgetful as I am, a gentle reminder of an important event a day or two before it is scheduled to take place goes a long way towards avoiding embarrassment – and possibly a lost opportunity.
Sure, you can tape a note to your computer screen or your car’s rear view mirror, but there’s actually a much better way… [Read more…]
How to force a Windows program to always ‘Run as Administrator’
One of the most irritating things about recent versions of Windows is how you are frequently prompted to run some programs as “Administrator” when YOU are the administrator.
This makes sense if you have multiple users on the same PC, but not if you are the only person who ever uses it.
If this irritates you as well, it’s easy to coax Windows into running any program as Administrator by default. Just follow these simple steps: [Read more…]
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