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Q&A: How can I prove that my ex is logging into my Facebook account?

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Question from Dreanna:  I know that you know a lot about Facebook Rick, so I thought I’d see if you can help me with a problem I’m having.

Someone keeps hacking into my account and posting personal stuff about me that just a handful of people could possibly know about.

I’ve changed my password several times but they keep breaking into my account anyway.

I’m certain it’s my ex doing this, but I’d like to be able to prove it because I have a protective order that bars him from contacting me in any way. I live in Florida but he moved to Arizona a few months ago.

I really need this info but I really can’t afford to hire a private investigator.

Can I maybe get a list of the IP addresses of everyone who has logged into my Facebook account and prove he’s doing it by tracing one of those IP addresses to his home in Arizona? Or maybe there’s a better way?

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Q&A: Can a laptop really have both an SSD and a hard drive?

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Question from Bryan P.:  Hi Rick. I found your blog while Googling the answer to a question I have about laptops.

I couldn’t find a clear, straight-forward answer so I hope you can answer it for me.

I’ve been looking online for a new gaming laptop because the one I had (and loved) got stolen a few days ago.

It’s been several years since I’ve shopped for a new computer and I’m seeing something that’s confusing me.

I really like this laptop that I found on Amazon. The sales page says it has both a 256 GB SSD and a 1TB hard drive.

Could that really be true? I thought laptops only came with one drive since they’re so cramped for space.

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Q&A: Should I replace the battery on a 2 year old laptop?

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Question from Brenda G.:  I have a two and a half year old Dell Latitude E5570 laptop that no longer works unless it’s plugged into a wall outlet.

I took it to the computer shop here in town and they said the battery is bad but they can order a replacement battery and install it for me for $160.

I really like this laptop but I don’t want to spend that much money for a battery if you don’t think it’s a wise use of the money.

My question is do you think I should have the guys at the computer shop order a battery and install it for me or would it make more sense to just apply that $160 towards a new laptop?

I really respect your opinion and I’ll take your advice regardless of which way you recommend I go.

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Q&A: How can I get my old Facebook layout back?

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Question from Kellie:  My Facebook screens just changed completely and I hate the new layout because it’s ugly and hard to use!

Is there any way to switch back to the old layout?

This is driving me crazy so I hope you can help me.

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Q&A: Will a USB 3.0 external hard drive work with a USB 2.0 hub?

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Question from Melissa S.:  Hi Rick. I just bought this 4TB external hard drive to back up the hard drive in my new Dell desktop PC (which only has USB 3.0 ports).

I really like this drive because it will store a LOT of photos (I’m a photographer).

Due to the arrangement of my cramped desk, the external hard drive will have to sit on a nearby shelf and connect to the computer through a USB hub.

My question is can I use the hub I already have or will I need to buy a new one?

The one I have is several years old but it still works great. The thing is it’s a USB 2.0 model.

I’m afraid to plug either the computer or the hard drive into this hub until I hear from you because I don’t want to burn something up.

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