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Buying a new computer
And if you don’t set it up correctly, you can open yourself up to having some real problems down the road.
I’ve been setting up new PCs for close to three decades, and during that time I’ve developed a simple step-by-step procedure that’ll have you up and running with your new computer as quickly a possible while avoiding the mistakes that come back to haunt so many others. [Read more…]
If you’re one of the millions of Americans who subscribe to broadband Internet service through Xfinity, Charter or another Internet Service Provider (ISP), you most likely rent your modem (or Internet gateway) from them.
And there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that, even though you can opt to purchase your own modem if you want to.
When a modem needs to be replaced, most customers who rent their modems simply accept whatever device the technician pulls out of the truck and installs for them without even giving it a second thought.
Well, that can be a very big mistake. Why? Read on and I’ll explain… [Read more…]
If you use Facebook, you have surely seen tons of “feel good posts” pop up in your newsfeed. And if you’re like most people, you probably “Like” and “Share” some of them.
I used to Like and Share them too, back before I learned how dangerous they can be.
“Feel good posts” typically consist of a cute photo (often of a puppy, a kitten or a child) looking all lovable and cuddly. The photo will usually have some text on it that makes it almost impossible not to like or share the post.
Here’s an example of a typical “feel good post”: [Read more…]
Regular readers of this blog know that I’m a huge fan of keyboard shortcuts.
I spend several hours every day working with a variety of computers so I’m always looking for ways to work more efficiently.
Using the keyboard to accomplish common tasks saves me a ton of time because I rarely have to take my hands off the keyboard.
In a nutshell, keyboard shortcuts let you accomplish tasks that would often take several mouse clicks with just a single tap of a key (or key combination). [Read more…]
You might not be familiar with the term “Interest Based Advertising”, but you have no doubt seen it in action. It works something like this:
Let’s say you’re in the market for car insurance so you visit a website that lists various insurance companies and compares the plans they offer.
The next thing you know you start seeing ads for auto insurance on Facebook or whatever website you happen visit next. [Read more…]