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Q&A: How can I quickly see what time it is in a foreign country?

Posted on February 27, 2023

Question from Glenda: My son accepted a job in Brisbane, Australia and he now lives there.

My problem is I seem to wake him up every time I call him. I guess I’m horrible with time zones.

Is there an easy way to quickly see what time it is over there so I can avoid disturbing him when he’s sleeping? Maybe an app I an install on my computer? [Read more…]

Q&A: Who makes better laptops, Dell or HP?

Posted on February 25, 2023

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Question from Anita: I’m planning to buy a new laptop to replace the one I have now. It has never performed well so I’d like to try a different brand.

I’ve been asking around about recommendations for a good brand, and most people seem to like either Dell or HP. The problem is there doesn’t seem to be a consensus.

I’ve been following your blog for a while now and I really trust your judgment. Which is better in your opinion, Dell or HP? [Read more…]

Q&A: Can I use a powerline networking kit to share my Internet with the house next door?

Posted on February 23, 2023

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Question from Jane: Hi Rick. I recently read your post about using a powerline networking kit to access the Internet from a distant room.

Last night I began wondering if that solution would work in my situation.

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Q&A: Is it ok to buy a used SSD?

Posted on February 21, 2023

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Question from Stephen: I’ve been wanting to buy an SSD for my laptop for a while now, but the high prices for SSDs have been holding me back.

I was checking on eBay last night and saw where a guy is selling used Crucial MX500 512GB 2.5″ SSDs for just $40 each.

What’s your opinion on used solid state drives? Do you think I should buy one? [Read more…]