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How many GBs do I need for a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot? (reader mail)

How many GBs do I need for a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot? (reader mail)

by ben patterson | Jun 14, 2012 | how-tos, networking

Anika writes: How many GBs do I really need for a mobile hotspot? They keep saying 10 GB a month if I want to watch movies on my tablet/computer, but won’t 5 GB per month suffice? Hi Anika! Great question—and the answer, as you may have guessed, is: it depends....
3 ways to boost the strength of your home wireless network (reader mail)

3 ways to boost the strength of your home wireless network (reader mail)

by ben patterson | May 31, 2012 | desktops, how-tos, networking, tablets

William writes: Actually, this question is for the benefit of my 84-year-old mother. She has DSL from Verizon, which came with a Westell modem/router. It is in the living room (connected by a cable) to her desktop computer. The problem is the wireless signal. While...
Facebook tip: How to turn on (or off) individual email notifications

Facebook tip: How to turn on (or off) individual email notifications

by ben patterson | May 16, 2012 | how-tos, social networks

Jhesa writes: How can I receive individual Facebook email notification again, instead of that summary email notification that I’m receiving? I’m much more comfortable with the individual email notifications, especially since Facebook access is blocked at...
What are QR codes, and what are they for? (reader mail)

What are QR codes, and what are they for? (reader mail)

by ben patterson | May 14, 2012 | apps, phones

Gail writes: So here goes. What are those boxy-looking, black-and-white squares that you see everywhere—the ones with all the little blocks inside? I’m starting to feel dumb for not knowing what they are. Hi Gail! You’re not the first person to be stumped...
How to restore an iCloud backup that’s older than the most recent one (reader mail)

How to restore an iCloud backup that’s older than the most recent one (reader mail)

by ben patterson | May 2, 2012 | how-tos, phones, the cloud

Elba writes: I have a question. Does iCloud automatically back up to the last date it was backed up or does it give you the option of choosing a backup date? The reason I ask is because I deleted a contact on my iPhone, and was hoping iCloud would allows me to choose...
How to back up your Windows PC with Windows 7 (reader mail)

How to back up your Windows PC with Windows 7 (reader mail)

by ben patterson | Mar 22, 2012 | desktops, how-tos, laptops

Janice writes: I have a Windows 7 laptop that I’ve never, ever backup up—yes, I know, I know. I’m ready to take my medicine now; what’s the easiest way to start backing everything up? Hello Janice! When it comes to backing up your personal data,...
How to find and transfer free e-books to your Kindle (reader mail)

How to find and transfer free e-books to your Kindle (reader mail)

by ben patterson | Mar 20, 2012 | e-readers, how-tos

Mario writes: I have an Amazon Kindle e-reader with Wi-Fi. As a first time user, how can I go about on getting free books to read. Please provide a step by step answer. ex: best sites to go to, how to go about it, etc. Much appreciated. So, you’re looking for...
How to add a maiden name or nickname to your Facebook account (reader mail)

How to add a maiden name or nickname to your Facebook account (reader mail)

by ben patterson | Mar 5, 2012 | how-tos, social networks

Beth writes: I signed up for Facebook with my married name a few years ago, but my old friends from my single days (esp. high school and college) are having a hard time finding me. Is there any way to add my maiden name to my Facebook account without changing my...
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