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Recent versions of Windows make it easy to create a Homegroup for easily sharing files, folders and printers with any or all of the PCs on your local network. In fact, it only takes a few mouse clicks and keystrokes to set one up.
Note: There are a couple of things to consider before you create your Homegroup and begin sharing your computer’s resources: [Read more…]
Today I’m going to discuss the recent explosion in malware targeting Apple computers and mobile devices and give you a few tips for keeping your Apple gear malware-free.
For the longest time folks who used Mac computers and other Apple devices didn’t really have to worry that much about malware infecting their machines, but that has now changed. [Read more…]
A while back I wrote a post explaining how adding RAM to your computer can give it a major speed boost, but I inadvertently left out a very important detail…
If your computer is still under warranty when you upgrade its RAM, make sure you keep any old memory sticks that you remove from the machine as part of the upgrade process.
That way if something happens and you have to send the computer in for a warranty repair, you can temporarily remove the new RAM sticks and re-install the original ones. [Read more…]
Question from Ben K.: I need your help with a problem with my Acer desktop computer.
I upgraded it from Windows 7 to Windows 10 a while back and ever since then the machine has been rebooting at random times.
I’ve tried doing several System Restores and even Refreshed my current Windows installation, but neither of those tasks have fixed the problem.
Can you please tell me what I need to do stop my PC from randomly rebooting? I need to get this fixed ASAP or else I’ll have no choice but to take it into a shop for repairs. Thanks so much for your assistance!
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]
Question from Beth J.: I’ve been using the Opera Mini browser on my Android phone for a long time and I only started having this problem a few days ago.
Now every time one of my friends comments on a Facebook post of mine or sends me a message a notification from Facebook pops up on my phone. It even does it when I don’t have Facebook loaded!
I prefer to keep my Facebook activities discreet and I don’t want these notifications popping up. Can you tell me how to turn them off?
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]