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That Windows Logo Key on Your Keyboard is More Helpful then You think!

Windows HWhat’s Windows H? There are several shortcuts on your Windows-based computer or laptop that help you get things done …
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History of the Hard Drive

Hard Drive types and solid-state drive types are explained in plain English. For the sake of this topic, when I …
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Those Nasty Red Light Camera Tickets!

Written by David Leavitt, Owner of Refresh Computers. While I am not qualified to give legal advice, I do consider …
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7 Easy Ways Anyone Can Make Their Computer Run Faster!

Unleash the Power of Your Computer without Breaking the Bank. In today’s fast-paced digital world, a slow computer can hinder …
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Fun and Helpful Google Browser Tips & Tricks

Find a previously saved password: 1. On the page you are trying to log on to, highlight the dots representing …
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Turn Off That Nagging iPhone Emergency Alert + Watch Out For Malicious Charging Cables!

Many of us were awakened this past Thursday at 4:45 AM when someone in the government supposedly goofed and woke …
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Gmail Tips

Did you know that if you use Gmail then you can turn one email address into multiple email addresses by …
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iPhone Tips & Tricks!

Own an iPhone? Here are a few iPhone tips and tricks you may not have known about. Finally, you can …
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Introducing Refresh Computers Podcasts!

BREAKING!!!! It’s finally here! We will be turning every WDBO radio show broadcast into a podcast, starting with yesterday’s show! …
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Voiceprints – The New AI Threat

Be careful of phone calls received with VOICES YOU RECOGNIZE that come from UNRECOGNIZED phone numbers. A voiceprint was once …
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Tech Issues? Who You Gonna Call?

Free Advice & Help is just a phone call away with Refresh Computers!Write down this number – (407) 478-8200. Maybe …
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The Minus Sign (-) Is Your Search Friend!

When using Google search, the results can often include things you are not looking for. Exclude those things by placing …
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Check out the Refresh Plus plan for only $8.99 per month and never worry about your PC again

We see it every day, people losing hundreds, and sometimes even thousands of dollars due to these preventable issues. Don’t …
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Make the upgrade to Windows 11 – Free data transfer with computer purchase

Thinking abut making the upgrade to Windows 11? Refresh Computers is here to make your transition as smooth as possible! …
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Passkeys are the Future of Internet Security

Passkeys will someday replace passwords for banking sites and other vulnerable websites that we access – and the sooner the …
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New Partnership With Malwarebytes

We are proud to announce a new partnership with Malwarebytes, a leading cybersecurity company. This collaboration will bring together our …
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Cool and Helpful Uses For The Windows Calculator That You May Not Know About

The Windows Calculator is much more than a calculator! The calculator that comes with Microsoft Windows does a lot more …
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Check email links before you click them

Phishing (when scammers use email or text messages to trick you into giving them your personal and financial information) and …
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Secret Start Menu

If you like old-school text-style menu choices then this is for you. If you click on the Windows icon on …
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Check out the scary power of ChatGPT. The new artificial intelligence search and response engine is captivating the world.

GPT stands for “Generative Pre-trained Transformer” – a fancy name for artificial intelligence based on a set of inputs (data) …
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Use a Password Manager

Stop using the same password everywhere and start using a password manager. It’s incredibly easy to use a password manager …
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Top 10 New Years Tech Tips!

Physically clean your computer! Dirt and dust easily gathers inside over time, which can cause issues such as overheating, which …
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Holiday Tech Tips:

Traveling over the holidays? Attach an Apple Air Tag or other tracker to your luggage. This way you know when …
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This week’s tip is for parents buying all of those electronic gifts for their kids.

Here is a Guide to Not Let Holiday Gift Devices Adversely Affect Your Kids’ Life!So many products now come with …
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Automatically BackupYour Data:

Tech tip of the week: This week’s tech tip is geared toward small business owners. However, business or no business, …
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Update Microsoft Office (and any other program)

Maybe you are thinking why pay to upgrade when it seems to be working fine? The short answer is it …
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Outdated Applications

Stop using outdated versions of Microsoft Office (or any other program). Maybe you are thinking why pay to upgrade when …
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Holiday Crime

The holiday season is also prime cybercrime season– Cybercrime ALWAYS increases sharply between Black Friday and Christmas, with hackers taking …
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Startup Applications

Cut Down on the Number of Apps Running at Startup If your PC is taking too long to boot, it …
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Upside Down Windows

– This is probably more for fun than anything else. Astound your friends and family this holiday season and pretend …
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Add a Cheap Mechanical Drive for Added Storage

Add a cheap mechanical drive to that desktop for added local storage. All Refresh Computers refurbished computers come with a …
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Windows 11 Tips!

Windows 11 is becoming more and more popular and its time we got to some of those technical tips for …
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Sign anything on Your iPhone!

Ever wish you can sign that document someone sent you using just your iPhone? You can!Here is how to sign, …
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“Window Shade”

It makes sense that a Windows PC would have a feature called Window Shade. This feature allows you to “pull …
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The Invisible “Show Desktop Button”

You don’t have to minimize all of your open windows just to look at the desktop.Instead, you can use a …
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Feed the need for speed!

Does your Microsoft Windows turn on within a second or two after pressing the power button? If not, probably the …
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Add a new solid state drive to any of our desktops or laptops starting at just $20!

Speed up your purchase with a brand new solid-state drive! Any computer or laptop containing a mechanical hard drive purchased …
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Shake That Window!

“Shaking a Window”, also known as Aero Shake, gives you the ability to close all the windows except the one …
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Create a Windows God Mode Folder

Windows has a hidden “god mode” folder that offers a centralized Control Panel for all of the operating system settings …
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Computer Sales Tax Holiday 07-25-22 through 08-07-22

Shop Refresh Computers in the store between July 25, 2022 and August 07, 2022 and keep the sales tax on …
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Turn Your Desktop Computer Into a Mobile Hotspot!

To use your Windows Computer as a mobile hotspot for others: – Type “Mobile Hotspot” in the Windows search bar …
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Be more productive by creating a Windows Virtual Desktop!

Windows Virtual Desktop works with Windows 10 and 11. It allows you to have multiple desktops – each with it’s …
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Use the Windows logo keyboard key to access features you didn’t know existed in Windows!

Ever wish you could see and use a history of things you copied onto the clipboard? It’s a feature built …
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In Google Chrome Quit Endless Scrolling

A feature in Google Chrome makes it possible to send a link to someone directly to a specific section of …
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Have you ever accidentally closed a browser tab? Here is how to reopen a closed tab in your browser.

On a Windows PC: Press control+shift+tOn a Mac: Press command+shift+tThis can be used multiple times too, so keep pressing to …
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Sitewide Sale on all Computers & Laptops!

That’s right! Every computer and every laptop is on sale right now! Click on the SHOP button to see all …
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How to find a hidden previously saved password in Google Chrome, or why it’s not a good idea to allow just anyone to use your computer when you are logged in.

On the login page, highlight the dots representing the hidden password previously saved. Right-click and click on “Inspect” A bunch …
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FREE SHIPPING ON LAPTOPS!

Refresh Computers announces free shipping on all laptops! That’s right! Now you can send that friend or relative a trusted …
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Summer Storewide Pricing Reductions!

Refresh Computers is pleased to announce new storewide pricing reductions on all of our professionally reconditioned desktop and laptop computers! …
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Refresh Computers Launches Zero-Interest Financing Through PayPal Credit

Refresh Computers is pleased to offer a new partnership with PayPal to offer zero-interest financing options for your computer purchase! …
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Spring Forward with Big Savings! Prices Reduced of ALL Windows 10 Computers!

Refresh Computers is pleased to announce new pricing reductions on all of our professionally reconditioned Windows 10 desktop and laptop …
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Tech Talk Radio Show Moves to FM 107.3 & AM 580!

Hey there Refresh fans! With recent changes being made at WDBO, our Tech Talk radio show will now be airing …
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Refresh Computers’ Response to COVID-19

As a business specializing in computer and information technologies since 2001, Refresh Computers is considered an Essential Business fulfilling the …
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Refresh Computers Partners With Affirm For Computer Financing

Refresh Computers has now partnered with Affirm to offer financing for your computer purchase! Simply make your computer selection at …
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Refresh Computers Sponsors Keyed Art, A Solo Art Exhibit Featuring the Works of Doug Powell

Refresh Computers is proud to be a featured sponsor of Keyed Up, a solo art exhibit featuring the keyboard art …
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Refresh Computers Selected as Preferred Supplier for FL’s Division of Blind Services

On the morning of Monday April 25th, Kacper and Andre gave a presentation at the State of Florida’s Division of …
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Free Tune-Up Tuesdays!

Tune-Up Tuesdays are now here at Refresh Computers! Starting on January 27, 2015, we will now be offering free tune-up services every Tuesday …
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