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Does your PC take forever to boot up? Are web pages loading like they're on a dial-up connection? You probably think you need an upgrade. Before you dump money into a new rig, check out our tips for giving your PC a speed boost!

Things are different in a traditional office. People stop by to chat, the intercom buzzes you, and you have a chance to look up from your screen. Not when you’re working at home. You spend eight hours a day (probably more) staring at digital screens. 

That’s why you need to know about the 20-20-20 rule. 

• Every 20 minutes, look away from the monitor at something that is 20 feet away for a full 20 seconds. It helps with eye strain and dry eyes. Set a timer using an alarm app.

🌒 Here’s another option: Most operating systems offer Dark Mode. This helps ease strain when you spend a lot of time staring at screens. Here’s how to switch your Google homepage to Dark Mode.

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Bogus pop-ups try to trick you into thinking your computer is in danger. Click on the links, and the threats come true. Scareware ransomware can take over your computer and lock you out of your devices. This guide will help you avoid falling victim to the likes of scareware.

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We use Dell gear at the Komando HQ. Dell laptops, PCs and servers power my national radio show, podcasts and everything else we do. Our pick is the Optiplex model.

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Have you ever seen the scam likely notification when your phone rings? It can be pretty frightening. Fortunately, there are ways to block these calls and others like them. We'll show you how.

Your email account is at greater risk for phishing attacks than ever, with scams increasing more than 30% recently. If you're worried yours has already been compromised, here are five ways to confirm you're in trouble and how to protect your accounts.

Over on my Instagram page, I share photos of my life. I keep my profile private, but I'll add you!

When you ask ChatGPT a question, it's good at quickly returning a valid answer. But what if you speak a language that isn't as common as English, Spanish, Chinese or French? Well, the AI model doesn't have quite the same abilities. So why is this, and how will it improve in the future?