Forgot a password? Here’s why you should be using a password manager | Q&A with Patrick Marshall
There are actually free password managers that do a good job of allowing you to store your passwords and access them remotely if you forget...
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How do I remove old email accounts after creating a new one to avoid spam? | Q&A with Patrick Marshall
Patrick Marshall answers your tech questions. This week's topics include deleting old email accounts, fending off spam and other reader concerns.
Can my smartphone be a source of coronavirus infection? | Q&A with Patrick Marshall
Some tips on keeping your mobile phone virus-free. Also, how to set up a non-administrator Windows user account.
What’s a reliable way to store photos for the long term? | Q&A with Patrick Marshall
Storing photos, finding phone numbers and protecting your computer: Patrick Marshall answers your questions.
Thinking of buying a laptop? Check it out in person, and aim high | Q&A with Patrick Marshall
Advice on shopping for a laptop, blocking pop-up ads and also more on using virtual private networks when on the road. Patrick Marshall answers your...
Running PC in admin mode with no password is ‘a big no-no,’ even if switching is a pain | Q&A with Patrick Marshall
If you’re running your computer using that admin account and someone hacks in over the internet, they don’t need the password. Patrick Marshall answers your...
What slows my PC to a crawl each day at a certain time? | Q&A with Patrick Marshall
Since Windows 10 was installed, something is causing this PC to almost grind to a halt every day. Also, how can you change the format...
My browser remembers — and suggests — all of my logon mistakes | Q&A with Patrick Marshall
When autosuggest becomes a problem because it remembers all your badly typed logon efforts, what can you do? Also, any suggestions about hard-drive-wiping software? Patrick...
New laptop starts quickly but is slow to shut down | Q&A with Patrick Marshall
You have laptops, and your laptops have issues. Patrick Marshall has some answers.
Why did the USB ports on my Surface docking station stop working? | Q&A with Patrick Marshall
Bad USB ports, old Office software, and balky Windows updates — Patrick Marshall answers your tech quandaries.