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Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter
There comes a time when every computer owner realizes that their current computer just isn’t up to the task of working with the latest hardware and software.
When we reach that conclusion we must inevitably make a choice between upgrading and buying a new computer.
In my opinion there are only five possible upgrades that really make sense given the historically low prices of new computers these days: [Read more…]
You’ve been there: that awful moment when you realize you’ve spent more than what’s in your bank account. Overdraft fees can add up quickly, making a bad situation worse. But some banks offer better options than others.
Finding the best bank for overdraft protection can be a game-changer. This article will guide you through the whole process, from understanding overdraft protection to tips for finding a bank that fits your needs. [Read more…]
Are you a long-time Windows user who is now using Windows 11?
If so, you might have noticed how Microsoft has hidden some of the most useful options from the right-click menu in Windows 11, forcing you to click Show more options in order to access them.
This is one of those changes that makes me wonder just what they were thinking when they decided to make them. [Read more…]
Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter
Question from Laurie: My daughter lost her phone and she had to wait till she got paid before she could buy a new phone, so I let her borrow mine for a couple of days.
After she bought herself a new phone she gave mine back to me.
I just discovered that she added her own Google account to my phone (she said she wanted to download an app she needed to use without me having to pay for it).
How can I remove my daughter’s Google account from my phone? [Read more…]
Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter
Well, this frequently recurring hoax is making the rounds on Facebook yet again.
Like most Facebook hoaxes, this one should be easy to recognize as such, but for whatever reason it’s being shared all over the place once again.
The actual wording of the hoax varies a bit, but it basically says Facebook is going to make all of your posts, comments, photos and messages public unless you copy and paste the fake scam warning to your Timeline.
Here is the text of the most popular version of the scam: [Read more…]