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Comment by Frances on Geekly Update - 23 July 2024 (July 26, 2024 07:45 AM)
Loco, if you use Firefox, bring up Reader View and read the posts on that. No ads! (Sorry, Bob!) On my old win7 laptop, the toggle switch is at the...
Comment by Jonathan on [TIP] Boost Your Laptop Wifi Reception (July 25, 2024 07:49 PM)
Is there anyway to extend Bluetooth range? Whenever I check all I get is info on wifi extenders and no mention of bluetooth. I wear a bluetooth earpie...
Comment by Loco on [TIP] Boost Your Laptop Wifi Reception (July 25, 2024 05:08 PM)
your postings are worthless due to all the advertisings covering it up...
Comment by Loco on Geekly Update - 23 July 2024 (July 25, 2024 04:41 PM)
The advertisements on your posting make it unreadable....
Comment by Emily Booth on [TIP] Boost Your Laptop Wifi Reception (July 25, 2024 04:29 PM)
Amtrak does not have WiFi. I'm wondering if any of these boosters would work when the train stops for a fresh air break or at a stop? ...
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Comment by frank456@juno.com on [TIP] Boost Your Laptop Wifi Reception (July 24, 2024 11:11 PM)
Bob, I am looking to reinstall a fresh copy of Windows10 without loosing installed programs or any apps. Would you explain how this is done. Thank yo...
Comment by Charley on Is This the Worst Place to Buy a Smartphone? (July 24, 2024 09:37 PM)
As you said, usually carrier deals are terrible. However, when the Samsung S23 came out, I got a GREAT deal at T-Mobile. Even though I had been a T-Mo...
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Your Electrons Needed (and a favor...)
I love my job. Every day, I help people use computers and the Internet, answering their questions and pointing them to resources that will save them time, trouble, or money. I especially love it when readers become friends and people tell me that they're using what they've learned here to help others. It's very satisfying, but there is one favor I'd like to ask of you. Please read on...
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Hi All! Today I’m taking a break from my usual job as Translator for the Technology Impaired, to share an “eye opening” story with my AskBob readers. If you’ve noticed I haven’t been publishing as regularly as usual lately, read on to see the reason for that. I think you’ll be glad you did...
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I love my job. Every day, I help people use computers and the Internet, answering their questions and pointing them to resources that will save them time, trouble, or money. I especially love it when readers become friends and people tell me that they're using what they've learned here to help others. It's very satisfying, but there is one favor I'd like to ask of you. Please read on...
...Hey, It's My (digital) Birthday!
Today I'm celebrating a birthday. It was 24 years ago, in July 1995, that The Internet Tourbus first rolled out into cyberspace. And ten years later, AskBobRankin.com was born. With thanks to awesome readers like you, I'll keep on keeping on, with my continuing guaranteed to make you better looking and 146% smarter. Read on!
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Today I'm celebrating an anniversary -- 20 years of online publishing! The Internet Tourbus first rolled out into cyberspace in July 1995, and ten years later, AskBobRankin.com was born. With thanks to awesome readers like you, I'll keep on keeping on. Today's Geekly Update is an expanded version, with twenty items that are guaranteed to make you 146% smarter. Read, think and comment!
...Announcing... The Rankin File!
I've started a new website, and what better day to officially announce it than on my birthday? The Rankin File offers 'small business tech and tips' for those who run their own business. If you have a home-based business, a small business with employees, or you're even thinking about starting your own business, The Rankin File is for you! And as the name suggests, it's not just for business owners. If you're a secretary, office manager, or wannabe techie, my tips will help you score points with the boss. Read on to learn more about what you'll find in the Rankin File...
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In case you haven't heard, The Internet Tourbus is rolling up to its final stop. After 16 years of online publishing, Tourbus is one of the longest-running email newsletters. But two things have happened this year, prompting me to hit the brakes. Here's the full story...
...Who is Bob Rankin?
Every so often, people ask about my background, and how I got started with computers and the Internet. I've published bits and pieces of my bio before, but never a detailed account of my professional life. So here it is, with a few interesting personal asides...
...My Cholesterol Level is Too High!
After a routine physical, I got the news from my doctor that my cholesterol is too high. My diet is pretty healthy, and I'm not in bad shape for a 48-year-old guy. But this LDL and HDL stuff is a wakeup call for me. Clearly I need to exercise more and be aware of foods to avoid high cholesterol. So here's my 4-month plan to knock 40 or 50 points off that cholesterol number, without using any prescription drugs...
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