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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Friday, July 12, 2024
Topics covered in this issue…
• Here’s an easier way to scroll a web page
• Q&A: How do I remove my birth date from my Facebook profile?
• Q&A: Can I have Windows start up with one specific folder already open?
• Guess what? Earth isn’t the only planet that has Auroras.
• July’s Tech Tips Giveaway: Polar Pacer Pro – Advanced GPS Running Watch
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Monthly Tech Giveaway….
We have a winner for June…
Congratulations to Breanna C. from Fitchburg, Wisconsin for winning the CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD PFC 1500VA/1000W Sinewave UPS System in June’s Tech Tips Giveaway.
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Today’s featured tech tip….
Here’s an easier way to scroll a web page
If you’ve been using the Internet for more than five minutes you surely know how use your mouse to scroll up and down a web page in your browser.
But did you know there’s an even easier way to scroll, using your keyboard?
Here’s the secret…
Press the Space Bar.
Yep, that’s it. Just press the Space Bar when you get to the bottom of the screen and the page will scroll down exactly one screen worth of text and images, beginning with the line just after the one you just finished reading.
Need to scroll back up? Well, that’s pretty easy as well…
Just hold the Shift key down and press the Space Bar.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• Q&A: How do I remove my birth date from my Facebook profile?
Step-by-step instructions.
• Q&A: Can I have Windows start up with one specific folder already open?
The answer is yes (with a simple settings change).
• Click here to see today’s ‘Picture of the Day’.
Every morning I post a new photo that I find inspiring, intriguing, or just plain beautiful to look at. Jumpstart your day by checking it out.
Rick’s Daily Pick…
Ring Spotlight Cam Pro Wireless Security Camera
The Ring Video Doorbell I featured yesterday perfect for protecting the front of your home. Well, this little gem will do a great job at protecting the back.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Guess what? Earth isn’t the only planet that has Auroras.
This post has the scoop.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Why both businesses and scammers love India’s payment system
• The AI-focused COPIED Act would make removing digital watermarks illegal
• German Navy looks to replace its outdated floppy disk system for its frigate fleet
• Xiaomi unveils new autonomous smart factory that operates 24/7 without human labor
• 5 summer travel tips to save money (from a professional digital nomad)
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