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Question from David: Hi, Rick. I hope you can give me some advice about a networking issue.
My cable modem is located in my living room but my computer is in the bedroom. I’d like your recommendation on the best way to connect them.
I have decided that I’d rather not use Wi-Fi, so is there any way to connect my computer to the modem without using a router? [Read more…]
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There was a time when even a basic laser printer cost a small fortune, but that’s no longer the case.
You can now easily buy a good monochrome laser printer for less than what you’d pay for a quality inkjet. [Read more…]
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I’ve received several emails recently asking me how to enable Secure Sign-In on a Windows PC, so I thought I’d write those instructions up as a tip.
If you’re unfamiliar with how it works, the Secure Sign-In feature forces the user to press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete key combination before they are allowed to sign in to Windows. [Read more…]
Do you use Facebook on your phone or tablet?
If so, chances are you use the Facebook app instead of your device’s mobile web browser.
I used to use the app myself, but I eventually ditched it out of frustration.
Truth be told, there are several disadvantages of using the app instead of loading Facebook directly in a browser: [Read more…]
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Most people use their computers day in and day out, and chances are you do as well.
Do you ever think about what would happen if a hard drive crash or other disaster wiped away all of their precious files?