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Comment by chris on How to Choose a Desktop Computer Monitor (June 30, 2025 02:46 AM)
Hello Bob. Interesting about the various options. I'm a retiree with not much cash to splash. I just bought an as new Panasonic 32" TV for $50 from my...
Comment by Wilfred Comeau on How to Choose a Desktop Computer Monitor (June 27, 2025 04:24 AM)
Thank you Bob. You have put together very importent Information that I was not aware of, and I'm sure others as well. Thank You. Wilf...
Comment by RandiO on How to Choose a Desktop Computer Monitor (June 20, 2025 11:43 PM)
I had two matching (same model) 27" monitors for the last 4 years, and thought I was due for a replacement, single 40" big monitor (LCD). What a big...
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I have this happening all the time if I commence to fill out a form even though I don't submit. I do use a duckduckgo email which blocks trackers to ...
Comment by Charles Kirk on How to Choose a Desktop Computer Monitor (June 18, 2025 05:51 PM)
A monitor is valueless without a keyboard and a computer of some sort. Some advice on these would be welcome, particularly an advice on a complete pa...
Comment by Ernest N. Wilcox Jr. on Build Your Own PC? (my advice) (June 8, 2025 12:33 AM)
My first PC was a Gateway IBM-compatible/clone, powered by an Intel 8088 CPU, a 100MB MFM internal hard drive, 640MB RAM, and a VGA-compatible color d...
Comment by Wolf on Turbocharge Your Browser (Chrome and Edge tips) (June 5, 2025 08:57 PM)
These are some excellent tips! I was wondering if you can do an article on getting rid of (uninstalling) browsers, which one does NOT want. I always ...
Comment by Penny on Turbocharge Your Browser (Chrome and Edge tips) (June 5, 2025 10:09 AM)
Excellent help...
Comment by RandiO on Turbocharge Your Browser (Chrome and Edge tips) (June 5, 2025 02:39 AM)
Thank you for all that you do for us, BobRankin In Edge, is there a way to change auto-focus to the link opened in a new tab (Ctrl+LeftClick)? ...
Comment by Charley on Turbocharge Your Browser (Chrome and Edge tips) (June 4, 2025 06:00 PM)
Most of those shortcuts (e.g., typing 60*60, control-shift-t, etc.) also work on Firefox....
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