How do I control automatic updates on my Windows 10 PC? | Q&A with Patrick Marshall
There are settings to pause or halt updates, but you should consider that carefully. Also, why is the Wi-Fi download to my TV so slow...
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How do I keep other Wi-Fi networks from popping up on my PC? | Q&A with Patrick Marshall
Patrick Marshall answers your tech questions every week. This week's topics cover annoying Wi-Fi issues and trouble with Excel.
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Your trusty maps app can help you navigate the COVID-19 pandemic
Apple and Google have added handy features for these uncertain times.
How can I extend the reach of my broadband router inexpensively? | Q&A with Patrick Marshall
Q: I have a question about setting up an access point in a house that has an Xfinity router/modem on one end, but most of...
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In a pandemic that forces us to stay home, bingeing on doom-and-gloom news feels irresistible. Doomscrolling, combined with screen addiction, could take a significant toll...
Is there a support group for my computer quandaries? Yes | Q&A with Patrick Marshall
The main advantage of joining a user group over searching for answers online is that you'll have someone taking a hands-on look at what you're...
Is it time to delete TikTok? A guide to the rumors and the real privacy risks.
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Password managers provoke some questions | Tech Q&A with Patrick Marshall
Wouldn't hackers be trying extra hard to break into password manager systems? Patrick Marshall answers that and other personal technology questions.
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