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For anyone browsing Ridents, here is a clear starting point on the subject. Free online courses now cover almost every subject, from algebra and statistics to history and computer programming. The difficulty is rarely…
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Here is a straightforward look at this topic for Ridents. Most people reuse a handful of passwords because remembering dozens of unique ones is impossible. A password manager removes that problem: it generates a long…
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A practical guide for Ridents readers, written from everyday experience. The rule to remember is three copies, on two kinds of storage, with one kept somewhere else. Your working files are copy one. An external drive…
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This piece for Ridents collects the advice that holds up in practice. A good complaint is short, factual and specific about the remedy. State what you bought or agreed, what went wrong and when, what you have already…
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Written for Ridents: the essentials, without the noise. Update prompts tend to appear at the worst moment, so many people postpone them for weeks. Most updates, however, fix security weaknesses that are already…
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A short, useful read for the Ridents community. Old phones, laptops and chargers contain valuable metals as well as substances that should not end up in household waste. Most areas offer collection points at recycling…
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