Your daily dose of practical, easy to follow tech tips!
Question from Michael: I’ve noticed that every Windows computer I’ve ever owned runs lightning fast when I first take it out of the box, but before long they always seem to start slowing down.
Why do they do that? Do the parts just wear out or what?
Is there anything that can be done to reverse the slowdown and get the PC running like new again? [Read more…]
Many of the tips I post include a step that involves pressing the Windows key on a PC’s keyboard.
Every time I post one of those tips I receive several messages from folks asking me where the Windows key is.
I guess we “geeks” tend to assume that all Windows users know about the ‘Windows’ key, but we really shouldn’t.
After all, no one knows everything about the behemoth that is the Windows operating system, and not everyone has the same level of experience with using it.
That’s why I decided it might be a good idea to write a post explaining what the Windows key is – and just as important, what it looks like and how to find it. [Read more…]
Question from Manuel: First of all, I really like your newsletter, Rick. I’ve learned a lot from you.
I have a question that I haven’t seen you address before.
When I delete a message in Gmail it automatically takes me back to the Inbox. How do I make it automatically open the next message instead? [Read more…]
Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter
Online venues like Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist make it easy for sellers and buyers to come together for transactions that are mutually beneficial for the parties involved.
However, these recent news stories prove just how dangerous meeting strangers in person can be if you don’t choose a safe meet-up location. [Read more…]
Question from Rhonda: It seems the mouse speed on my Windows computer needs to be adjusted.
It seems like it’s too slow or something.
I seem to remember long ago someone telling me this could be done. Is this possible?
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]