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Comment by J Crawford on Send it Later! The Power of Scheduled Messages (March 24, 2026 05:09 PM)
I have been using the send later feature on my iPhone for quite some time. Wish there was a way to send a delayed message from my iPhone to an Android...
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I had a dear friend who passed away in October, years ago. The following December, I received a Christmas greeting from him. It was very moving....
Comment by Marcy on Selling on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace? Watch Out for These Scams (March 24, 2026 12:28 PM)
Regarding scams when selling, you can also call the usps or american express or whomever to see if the check you received is counterfeit. It worked fo...
Comment by Carole Taylor on Selling on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace? Watch Out for These Scams (March 23, 2026 10:52 PM)
I am in Australia. I posted a motorcycle for sale on marketplace. Within minutes I received 2 queries, both saying they were only interested if I coul...
Comment by pdsterling on Selling on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace? Watch Out for These Scams (March 23, 2026 08:23 PM)
do you think the offers on facebook, that claim to sell 100 forever stamps for $9.99, is a scam?...
Comment by Jerry on Selling on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace? Watch Out for These Scams (March 23, 2026 07:55 PM)
Bob, why is Zelle not safe? I have sold items and been paid via Zelle with no problem. I understand that once the money is in your account the other...
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Bob. Great article but... oops, it appears that Schmeckpeper is a real last name. The surname Schmeckpeper is of German origin and is derived from ...
Comment by Binjamin Man on Sluggish, Cluttered Computer? Here's Your Cleanup Cheat Sheet (March 14, 2026 03:29 PM)
I use Directory Report for cleaning up my hard drive. Easy to use. Finds duplicate files....
Comment by John on Sluggish, Cluttered Computer? Here's Your Cleanup Cheat Sheet (March 13, 2026 10:20 PM)
Two programs that I use are TreeSize (free version) and PrivaZer. TreeSize analyzes will analyze a whole drive or a directory, and give a visual 'tree...
Comment by Horatio M. on Sluggish, Cluttered Computer? Here's Your Cleanup Cheat Sheet (March 11, 2026 11:19 PM)
I agree with you bb that Cccleaner has gone rogue.I too quit using it. I do continue to use Glary Utilities and concur with Paul S. It still seems t...
Windows-11 Articles
Is This a Better Alternative to Windows 11?
Recently I wrote about the Windows 10 "end of life" situation, and gave some tips on how to move forward. One of those ideas was to move on to Windows 11, but many PCs don't meet the strict hardware requirements that Microsoft has imposed. Now they say you CAN install Windows 11 on your older PC, with a few caveats, of course. Let's look at that, and another idea that might work even better for you. Read on!
...What Will Happen to Windows 10?
Perhaps you've heard rumblings that Windows 10 will soon reach “end of life” and will no longer be a supported operating system. Does that mean you'll need to buy a new computer, be forced to upgrade to Windows 11, or BOTH? There's a lot of confusion about this topic -- read on for the straight scoop on the fate of Windows 10, and your PC's future...
...How Many Windows Keyboard Shortcuts Have You Tried?
Windows 10 and 11 keyboard shortcuts can save time, wrist motions, and for some people, carpal tunnel pain. Keyboard shortcuts are combinations of two or more keys (or a key and a mouse button) that, when pressed simultaneously, perform a task that would normally require moving the mouse around, clicking, and possibly navigating sub-menus. There's even a useful super-secret keystroke that very few people know! Here are some keyboard shortcuts you should know, and try for yourself...
...Five New Windows 11 Features
Have you made the move from Windows 10 to Windows 11? If you've already upgraded, here are some tips for getting the most out of the Windows 11 experience. If you're holding off, and your PC has the required hardware, check out these five new features that await you when Windows 11 arrives on your screen.
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