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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All of our tech products will one day become obsolete, but here are some strategies to buying gadgets that you can enjoy for many years.
Why does laptop refuse to connect automatically to our Wi-Fi? | Q&A with Patrick Marshall
Patrick Marshall answers your tech questions. This week's topic cover Wi-Fi not automatically connecting, a PC that won't produce sound, and doubts about updating Norton...
How to make your tech last longer
In a pandemic-induced recession, it’s more important than ever to take care of our smartphones and other gadgets.
How do I use my PC as a Wi-Fi hot spot? | Tech Q&A with Patrick Marshall
Patrick Marshall answers your tech questions. This week's topics cover Wi-Fi hot spots, closing ports and getting rid of a user account?
How to dig up family history online
Long before the internet made it easy to share the nuances of daily life, local newspapers and other regional publications reported the business, society and...
How do I choose the best browser? | Q&A with Patrick Marshall
Patrick Marshall answers your technology questions. This week's topics cover evaluating browsers, what could be wrong with bookmarks, and a look whether or not to...
Tackling the unsolvable problem: The bottomless email inbox
Email, which has been around for as long as we can remember using the internet, is a source of pain with no treatment plan. The...
My Internet Explorer has gone rogue and activates by itself | Q&A with Patrick Marshall
Internet Explorer goes online on its own; also, dealing with the transition to a new email address, and a clipboard function that misbehaves. Patrick Marshall...
Now you can delete old Facebook posts without deleting Facebook
Facebook is finally offering a tool to delete or archive old posts in bulk — and prevent stalkers, employers and the government from snooping on...
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