Brandon is wondering if there’s a specific sequence in which he should plug in or unplug his computer to prevent electrical damage. The hosts of Deemable Tech, Ray Hollister and Tom Braun, help him out in this week’s Ask Deemable more »
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Alana asks “Why isn’t iMessage the same across all of my devices?”
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Alana wants to know why iMessage – a feature on Apple devices like iPhones iPads that lets you send text messages using your data plan rather than your texting plan – separates texts according to which device they were sent more »
Joel asks “What’s the best way to back up my digital photos?”
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After losing many of his family’s photos when his laptop hard drive died, Joel wants to find a good way to back up his important files. Should he burn the pictures to a CD or DVD? Use storage space? What more »
Sherry asks “How can I keep my son safe on the Internet on his tablet?”
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Sherry wants to know how she can make sure her son is safe of the Internet. Is there an app or email service that would prevent him from seeing things he isn’t supposed to? The hosts of Deemable Tech, Ray more »
Jo El asks “Which antivirus software is the best?”
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Jo El’s computer is infected with spyware. Which antivirus and anti-spyware software should she use? The hosts of Deemable Tech, Ray Hollister and Tom Braun, help her out in this week’s Ask Deemable Tech. RAY: Hi, I’m Ray Hollister, TOM: more »
Sandra asks “Can I return an app?”
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Sandra just bought an app from the app store, and it doesn’t work. Is there any way she can get a refund? The hosts of Deemable Tech, Ray Hollister and Tom Braun, help her out in this week’s Ask Deemable more »
Britt asks, “Why don’t touchscreens respond to my touch?”
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Q: So, I have kind of a weird problem. Touchscreen phones don’t work very well for me. When I touch the screen of a smartphone, it often doesn’t recognize that I’ve touched it. The strange thing is my mom has more »
Anonymous asks “What is a podcast, and how do I subscribe to one?”
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Many public radio shows offer podcasts of their episodes. But what is a podcast, and what does it mean to “subscribe” to one? The hosts of Deemable Tech, Ray Hollister and Tom Braun, break it down in this week’s Ask more »
Mary Beth asks “How do I change the size of text on an email?”
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Mary Beth says the text on her email is too small. Is there an easy way to change the text size so it’s easier to read? The hosts of Deemable Tech, Ray Hollister and Tom Braun, help her out in more »
Gregory asks “Which is safer: wired or wireless?”
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Is it safe to use Wi-Fi in a hotel lobby, or would you be better off to pay for the wired internet in your room? Hosts of Deemable Tech, Ray Hollister and Tom Braun, have the answer. Take a listen more »