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Regular readers of this blog know how much I enjoy recommending the great free software tools that I use every day on my own computers and mobile devices.
One of the most amazing things about the Internet age is how we can download useful programs and apps to complete most any task we can imagine at absolutely no cost whatsoever.
I like to call it the era of ubiquitous freebies.
But the above being said, free downloads can often have a dark side…
Question from Kenny: This morning I noticed that my favorite website has started showing videos from something called AdChoices, and I find them really annoying.
They were never there before today so I’m wondering if they’re supposed to be.
My question: Is AdChoices a malware infection? [Read more…]
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Question from Ellen: Hi, Rick. I’m a freelance graphic artist and I do all of my work on a Dell desktop computer running Windows 11.
I have hundreds of images that have either already been delivered to the customer or waiting to be delivered, and about a dozen more that are works in progress.
The problem is my husband and daughter also use this computer for Facebook, homework and games. I’m deathly afraid that my important files might get deleted somehow.
Is there a dependable and secure way to make sure they don’t end up getting deleted somehow? [Read more…]
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Question from Matthew: I have a Dell laptop that I upgraded from Windows 10 to Windows 11.
Before the upgrade, whenever I would delete a file it went into the “Recycle Bin” where I could recover it later if I wanted to.
But now under Windows 11, all the files that I delete are gone forever and nothing ever gets placed into the Recycle Bin.
How can I fix this? [Read more…]
Anyone can start a blog in a few minutes, but if you want to market an existing business or start a new one with your blog, you’ll need to be more strategic.
In this list of tips for new bloggers, you’ll find the ideas that we’ve found to be the most helpful in professional blogging. [Read more…]