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.
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The do’s and don’ts of online video meetings
From setting a clear agenda to testing your tech setup, here’s how to make video calls more tolerable for you and your colleagues.
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.
The tech headaches of working from home and how to remedy them
From shoddy Wi-Fi to digital distractions, our tech can make remote work miserable. Here’s how to overcome the problems.
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.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip review: A folding phone that’s a dud
Samsung wants to excite you by offering a device with a foldable screen. Too bad it’s tedious to use (and bulky in a pocket).
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...
Up to 91% more expensive: How delivery apps are eating up your budget
Uber Eats, DoorDash and Postmates might be convenient, but the apps are making you pay a juicy premium.
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...
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