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Q&A: How can I see who recently accepted my friend request on Facebook?

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Question from Mira:  Hi Rick. You might think I’m not very bright after you hear my question, but I hope not lol.

Anyway, I recently sent Facebook friend requests to several people who are on our old high school reunion list.

One of the guys on that list accepted my friend request last night, but now I can’t find the notification where he accepted it and I can’t remember his name.

And before you ask, I’ve lost the list I got the names from in the first place!

Is there any way to see a list of my most recently added friends? [Read more…]

Q&A: How do you change the default browser on a Mac?

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Question from Camilla:  I’ve always owned Windows computers but my daughter talked me into trying a MacBook after my years-old Toshiba laptop died a few weeks ago.

I tried using Safari for several days but I just can’t get used it it.

I finally broke down and installed Firefox because I’ve used it for years and I’m just more comfortable with it.

Anyway, the links I click always open in Safari but I want them to open in Firefox instead.

How do I make Firefox the default web browser on my new MacBook?

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Q&A: How can I limit the types of notifications I receive from Windows Security?

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Question from Danny:  I’ve been reading your newsletters for over a year now, and I always learn something I can use from them.

I’ve read in several of your recent posts that Microsoft Defender and the free version of Malwarebytes make a good combination for security on a Windows PC.

When my McAfee came up for renewal I removed it and installed the free Malwarebytes, and so far I’ve been happy with that setup.

One thing I’m not happy about though is all the notifications I’m getting from Windows Security. Every day I get several of them, and most of the ones I get aren’t even important.

How can I limit the notifications I receive from Windows Security to just the ones that are truly needed?  [Read more…]

Q&A: Can I use two Internet connections with one router?

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Question from Emile:  I’m in the process of opening my own third-party remote customer service business.

What I mean is my company will handle telephone and Internet-based customer service for companies that prefer to outsource that service.

I already have contracts with two companies and I’m slated to go live with the service in two months so I need to have all the technology in place by then.

Can you help me with an issue I’m struggling with?  [Read more…]

Q&A: Are business-class PCs worth the extra cost?

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Question from Aaron:  I recently started shopping for a new desktop PC to replace my beloved Gateway that served me well for over a decade until it got destroyed by lightning.

I was looking at HPs and Dells and noticed something that’s a little confusing to me. Maybe you can clear it up.

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