Acrobat Reader will save you from misbehaving browser; plus a tip on using an ad blocker | Q&A with Patrick Marshall
Patrick Marshall answers questions about viewing PDFs and blocking ads.
Patrick Marshall
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How do I close a deceased person’s Facebook account? Plus, how to troubleshoot documents that won’t open. | Q&A with Patrick Marshall
Tips on closing a Facebook account, fixing your browser's refusal to open PDFs correctly. Patrick Marshall answers your personal technology questions each week.
For cellphone batteries, what’s the best charging strategy? | Q&A with Patrick Marshall
Advice on charging your cellphone battery, dealing with a “script running” message on a slow website, and more.
How do I stop an old computer from updating Windows? Also, online security while traveling | Q&A with Patrick Marshall
Patrick Marshall answers your personal technology questions. This week’s topics: How do I stop Microsoft from trying to update my 12-year-old conmputer’s Windows? And what's...
‘Delete’ doesn’t really delete your data in most programs | Patrick Marshall Q&A
If you really want data gone, you have to do more than hit the Delete key. Also, tips for troubleshooting the reason a computer is...
How do I get Number Lock to stay on? And the browser ‘twilight zone’ | Q&A with Patrick Marshall
What to do if your Number Lock setting doesn't stay on. And, more on browser download speeds slowing to a crawl. Patrick Marshall answers your...
How to get close to the look and feel of Windows Live Mail | Q&A with Patrick Marshall
Patrick Marshall answers your personal technology questions each week.
Don’t skimp on your Wi-Fi router or extender | Patrick Marshall Q&A
Patrick Marshall answers your personal technology questions each week.
Steps you can take to eliminate junk emails | Q&A with Patrick Marshall
Patrick Marshall answers your personal technology questions each week.