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Scam alert: Beware this very dangerous ‘Sam’s Club’ email scam

Posted on October 14, 2026

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Email has long been a favorite tools of scammers, and they get better at using it for their illicit deeds every day.

One frequently recurring scam that’s making the rounds again targets Sam’s Club members by sending them emails telling them they’ve won a “Sam’s Club Reward”.

I’ve received quite a few questions about the legitimacy of these emails so I thought it would be best to simply write a blog post about it.

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Q&A: How can I keep my online backups virus-free?

Posted on October 13, 2026

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Question from Joyce: I’m constantly taking pictures of my grandkids and copying them onto my computer. And since I don’t want to lose them I keep my computer backed up with Carbonite.

But a nagging question has been bugging me for a while now.

Since Carbonite backs up my files automatically, how can I prevent it from backing up a virus too should I ever get one on my PC? [Read more…]

Q&A: Can I connect a Bluetooth speaker to an older stereo system?

Posted on October 12, 2026

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Question from George: I know your site is mostly about computers but I hope you can answer a question about my audio gear.

I have an older Sony stereo system that I’d love to connect a Bluetooth speaker to.

The problem is the stereo doesn’t have Bluetooth built in.

Is there any way to connect a Bluetooth speaker to one of these old non-Bluetooth stereos? [Read more…]

How (and when) to repair or reset the Windows 11 Settings app

Posted on October 10, 2026

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The Settings app is home to many of the settings you can change to tweak Windows 11 and make it work better for you.

But just like any other app, the Settings app can occasionally go sideways and stop working as it should. And in extreme cases it can stop working at all.

There are a number of things you can try in order to fix the Settings app if it starts acting up on you, but I always start with first trying to repair the app. [Read more…]

How to add a shortcut icon for any website to your iPhone’s Home screen

Posted on October 10, 2026

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Do you have a favorite website that you visit on a regular basis with your iPhone?

If so, you probably have that site bookmarked in Safari so you can quickly launch it whenever you want to visit it.

But did you know you can actually place an icon for your favorite site(s) right on your iPhone’s Home screen?

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