Why do some banks not allow me to log on through a secure VPN? | Q&A with Patrick Marshall
Questions about logging on to bank websites securely, buying the right type of laptop to replace an old desktop computer, and how to add a...
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Could an app be listening to my conversations? | Q&A with Patrick Marshall
An odd experience prompts a question about whether mobile phone apps could be listening in on non-cellular conversations. Patrick Marshall answers your personal technology questions....
I get 100 spam emails a day — should I open a new email account? | Q&A with Patrick Marshall
This week's questions for Patrick Marshall include a problem with Norton Security and an issue converting email storage files create by Microsoft Outlook.
What lengths should I go to in holding on to 7-year-old PC? | Q&A with Patrick Marshall
There are pros and cons to these approaches for adapting an old PC that won't support Windows 10. Also, answers to some other Windows 10...
What’s the trade-off in slower but cheaper Comcast internet service? | Q&A with Patrick Marshall
To find out if a lower tier of service works for your cable internet, trial and error may be the only way.
What does it mean when a firewall utility reports blocking many ‘bad connections’? | Q&A with Patrick Marshall
Questions and answers about ad blockers, Amazon prices on different browsers, and 5G availability on iPhones.
Can I keep a feature from Windows 7 while upgrading my computer? | Q&A with Patrick Marshall
A reader who uses Windows Media Center to record over-the-air TV broadcasts wonders if he'll have to give that up. Also, questions about an ad-blocking...
What could explain a mysterious leaping cursor on our Toshiba laptop? | Q&A with Patrick Marshall
A cursor with a mind of its own, and a question about using Norton Internet Security on the road. Patrick Marshall answers your tech questions...
After Windows updates, my PC is struggling to restart | Q&A with Patrick Marshall
What to do when a computer hangs up after a reboot. Patrick Marshall answers your personal technology questions every week.
How do I go about selling domain names? | Q&A with Patrick Marshall
Tips about selling domain names, erasing hard drives and discovering why Hotmail folders are disappearing. Patrick Marshall answers your technology questions every week.