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What is RecCloud?
RecCloud stands out as a top-tier multipurpose online platform, offering seamless enhancement for your media content.
Its hallmark is the diverse array of features directed at audio and video editing Notably, these functionalities leverage AI technology to streamline intricate tasks, thereby saving time. [Read more…]
Question from Bob: Hi, Rick. I have a question for you.
We’ve all heard the terms “The Cloud” or “it’s saved in the cloud.”
What exactly is “The Cloud?”
I’m certain there are many who don’t know and would like to know.
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]
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Question from Della: I’m in the process of shopping for a new laptop because my old one got stolen.
Every time I type the word “laptop” into Amazon’s search box there are usually a few Chromebooks included in the search results.
I remember seeing commercials on TV where they said Chromebooks aren’t laptops. If that’s true why do they come up in a search for the word laptop?
Question from Cilla: I had a conversation with a computer salesman a couple of years ago.
He told me that if I was using Windows, there is virus protection built into the software and there is no need to install another antivirus program.
And as I recall, he said if you did install another one, it will turn off the Windows antivirus.
I decided to believe him and haven’t had any problems but I’ve always had a little doubt about it. Does Windows really have a built-in antivirus? [Read more…]
I frequently receive questions about speeding up computers that have become sluggish over time or fixing problems that prevent Windows from working as it should.
There are a number of different responses that I usually have for those questions, and the one I give depends on the actual issues they are experiencing with their machines.