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Question from Lacie R.: Hi Rick. This might seem like a crazy situation to you, but I use three different web browsers, all at the same time: Firefox for Facebook, Chrome for Gmail and Microsoft Edge for everything else.
The problem I have is remembering how to find the downloads folder for each browser.
Is there any way to bookmark the Downloads folders in my browsers so I can open them really fast and without having to think about it lol? Thanks!
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Question from Anita: Hi Rick. I hope you don’t think I’m a stupid person after reading this, because I’m really not. I prefer to say I’m “spacey” lol.
Anyway, I have an unfortunate tendency to click “Don’t Save” instead of “Save” when I finish working on a document in Microsoft Word. I know, it’s a stupid thing to do but it just sort of happens before I even realize it.
Is there a way to recover a Word file that I neglected to save? Thanks in advance for your help!
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Question from Roger G.: Hi Rick. I recently ordered a new desktop computer that has a 350 watt power supply in it.
I bought a new video card for it, but when I went to install it the instructions said the computer’s power supply needs to be able to put out at least 550 watts.
I checked online and there are several different kinds of power supplies to choose from and I don’t know exactly what kind I need to buy.
I called the company that sold me the computer and asked what kind of power supply is inside it. They told me it’s a standard ATX-type power supply.
My questions:
1 – Can I replace this computer’s existing power supply with a larger one without burning up anything with the excess power?
2 – If so, can you recommend one?
3 – Can you give me a rough outline of the process required to physically swap out the power supplies?
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Question from Eric G.: I read your post about adding USB 3.0 ports to a PC that only has USB 2.0 on it. I’d like to do that but I have a question first.
My Gateway DX4860 desktop computer has two USB 2.0 ports on the front of the case. If I install a USB 3.0 expansion card will it add USB 3.0 to the front of my computer too or just on the back?
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Question from Josh E.: I need to buy an external hard drive for my laptop. My friend wants to sell me a used, but working 1TB USB 2.0 drive for $5.
That’s plenty big enough for my needs and I really like the price, but if my laptop has USB 3.0 ports I’ll probably just go ahead and buy a new USB 3.0 drive to take advantage of the faster speed.
The problem is I don’t know whether the USB ports on my laptop (HP Pavilion dv3510nr) are USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 ports. How can I find out?
Also, do you recommend that I buy this external drive even if my laptop supports USB 3.0?
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