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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Saturday, July 13, 2024
Topics covered in this issue…
• How (and when) to delete a file and skip the Recycle Bin
• Why you shouldn’t leave your backup drive plugged into your computer
• How to instantly expand all processes in the Windows’ Task Manager
• Timelapse video: Southern Lights over New Zealand
• July’s Tech Tips Giveaway: Polar Pacer Pro – Advanced GPS Running Watch
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Today’s featured tech tip….
How (and when) to delete a file and skip the Recycle Bin
Do you ever find yourself wanting to delete a file outright without it going into the Recycle Bin (Windows) or the Trash Can (Mac)?
There are times when it’s best to simply skip the Recycle Bin or Trash Can and deep-six a file once and for all, especially if you suspect the file might me malicious in some way.
Luckily, this is very easy to do…
If you have a Windows PC simply select the file you want to delete and then hold the Shift key while pressing the Delete key.
Have a Mac instead? Just select the file you wish to delete and then press the Command, Option and Delete keys simultaneously.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• Why you shouldn’t leave your backup drive plugged into your computer
Protect your backups.
• How to instantly expand all processes in the Windows’ Task Manager
Save some valuable time.
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Rick’s Daily Pick…
Dell 2023 Inspiron 15 3525 15.6″ Laptop
This laptop offers plenty of value for the money, including a generous 32GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD and a speedy Ryzen 5 5500U processor.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Timelapse video: Southern Lights over New Zealand
This post has the scoop.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• AT&T data breach exposed call and text records of “nearly all” customers
• The Galaxy Ring won’t require a monthly subscription
• Microsoft says it won’t let you use Mail & Calendar app on Windows 11
• X is building a ‘dislike’ button for downvoting replies
• More ads spotted in latest Windows 11 build
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