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There’s a new Android malware called Gooligan that’s currently spreading like wildfire via the installation of malicious Android apps.
Gooligan attacks Android smart phones, tablets and other devices, and the end result is the hackers completely taking over your device and hijacking your Google account.
Over 1 million Google accounts have already been compromised and about 13,000 new Android devices are becoming infected every day! [Read more…]
Question from Jacinda P.: The other night I was typing away when the File Explorer window popped into view. I closed it and thought nothing of it at the time.
The problem is I must have hit something to make the Ribbon disappear in File Explorer because it’s been gone ever since that night. I feel like such a dummy!
I use the ribbon a lot and I really miss it. Can you tell me how to get it back? My computer is an Acer All-In-One with Windows 10.
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]
Question from Elaine H.: Rick, I’ve been writing a blog on the topic of women’s health and wellness for almost 3 years and it seems like it’s going absolutely nowhere.
I did some research and I’ve learned that switching my blog from Blogger.com to WordPress will make it easier to grow my blog.
I know that you write several popular WordPress blogs and I was wondering if you can recommend a good web host to move my blog to?
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]
Does your computer slow to a crawl when you’re running multiple programs or have several browser tabs open?
If so, I’ve been testing a nifty free download called Project Mercury that could help speed things up for you.
Project Mercury is a small, lightweight utility that automatically optimizes the way your computer’s CPU assigns the priority it gives to your PC’s open windows and browser tabs. [Read more…]
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I am very thankful for the many wonderful things that I have been blessed with in my life, and my wonderful friends are right at the top of that list. And I truly consider you, my faithful reader and subscriber, to be my friend.
On this very special day I want each and every one of you to know how thankful I am that you read my RicksDailyTips Tech Blog and subscribe to my newsletter.
I strive daily to give you information that’s actually informative and useful. I know from your feedback that I often achieve that goal. I also know that I miss the mark on occasion.
Without your patronage and friendship I wouldn’t be able to continue sharing the things I’ve learned from my years in the tech business via this blog and newsletter. And I love doing that because I love helping people when I can, even if it’s just by a tiny bit.
In summary, you are not just another email address in a database or just another “hit” on my blog. To me, you are a friend. I appreciate you and your friendship more than you can know.
Special note: I won’t be sending out a newsletter on Saturday as usual. I’ll be spending the weekend with family and friends, and I hope you’ll be able to do the same.
Thanks again, and Happy Thanksgiving!!!!
Rick