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If you have a newer PC with Windows 10 or Windows 11 on it, chances are you like it. I hope you do anyway.
Personally, I think the most recent versions of Windows are OK, but there’s one thing about them that I don’t like one bit.
I’m guessing you won’t be all that fond of it either. [Read more…]
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Question from Deaton: My daughter is getting ready to turn 13 in a few weeks and I want to get her something really special for this very special birthday.
She’s been wanting a MacBook, but the ones I saw in the store are really expensive so I’m thinking about getting her a refurbished one.
I’ve bought several refurbished Windows PCs in the past and mostly had great luck with them.
Does Apple sell refurbished MacBooks? And if they do, are they a good deal in your opinion? [Read more…]
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You probably know that turning the light off when you leave a room can help keep electric bills a little lower than they would be otherwise.
But did you know the average home contains numerous “electronic vampires” that can suck your bank account dry if you let them?
Just what are these electronic vampires? [Read more…]
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Question from Faye: Hi, Rick. I have a question for you and it might be one you’ve never heard before. Don’t laugh, but is it possible to use two mice with one computer?
I’m using a series of educational games to teach my 4 year old son Math and Phonics, and we’re always having to switch off using the mouse.
Is there any way to have two separate mice controlling the same computer? [Read more…]
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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.