Rick's Daily Tips

Client-Centric Solutions: Enhancing service delivery with Immigration Case Management software

Posted on May 23, 2024

Understanding the ins and outs of immigration procedures can be overwhelming for people and immigration professionals.

The usual ways of handling immigration matters usually mean dealing with lots of paperwork, language challenges, and unclear processes.

But now, in this digital era, there’s a game-changing solution: immigration case management software for lawyers and attorneys. These new solutions are changing how immigration services are provided by putting clients first and making administrative tasks simpler. [Read more…]

Always scan your PC for malware before taking it to a repair shop

Posted on May 21, 2024

As you probably know, malware infections can cause all kinds of strange problems on Windows PCs.

That’s why if your computer starts acting strange all of a sudden it could very well be infected with a virus or some other form of malware.

Most malware infections can be removed by running a thorough series of scans with the free tools mentioned in this post, but there are some strains of malware that might need to be removed by an experienced computer tech.

I recommend that you always run your own malware scans (if it’s possible to do so) before you take your PC to a repair shop for ANY type of service or repair, even if you don’t believe the issue is malware-related.

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Why disabling your phone’s Location Services won’t hide your location

Posted on May 21, 2024

Most people assume turning off a mobile phone’s GPS/Location Services will prevent others from being able to track their location via their phone.

Well here’s a little tidbit of info for you: It really doesn’t.

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Pet Peeve: Offers you literally can’t refuse

Posted on May 20, 2024

Regular readers of this blog know that I love recommending free software that’s truly useful every chance I get.

These days some of the best software around can be downloaded at no cost whatsoever.

That being said, a disturbing new type of “ad” has started popping up while using some free programs and apps. I call these annoying ads “offers that you literally can’t refuse”, and they work something like this: [Read more…]

Q&A: How do I keep notifications on my PC’s screen longer?

Posted on May 20, 2024

Question from Brenda: Hi, Rick. I’ve been reading your blog for a over a year now, and I love it. Great stuff for us tech-challenged folks!

Now that I’ve buttered you up (I hope!) I have a question for you.

I have a Windows computer and the notification messages that pop up in the lower right corner of the screen disappear before I notice them and have time to read them.

Is there any way to make those notifications stay on the screen longer? [Read more…]