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This is your Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Update for Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
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Today’s Quick Tip….
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.
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.
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From the blog…
Scam Alert: Beware dangerous ‘Evil Twin’ Wi-Fi networks
Did you know scammers and hackers often set up fake WiFi networks that mimic the real networks provided by hotels, restaurants and other establishments?
Well, they do, and if you happen to connect to one by mistake you could have your personal and financial info stolen. This post explains how to avoid that dangerous situation.
Here’s the fastest way to bookmark a web page
There are several ways to bookmark a web page in your browser so you can quickly return to it in the future. This post explains how to bookmark any page with just a quick ‘click and drag’.
Q&A: Is it ok to use Gmail for a business email address?
A reader wants to know if it’s ok to use a free Gmail address for his photography business. This post has the (perhaps surprising) answer.
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.
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Today’s inspirational post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
11 year old (at the time) Sierra Hull performs at the Grand Ole Opry
Sierra Hull is one of the most popular Bluegrass artists the world. Check out this short video of her performing with Alison Krauss on the Grand Ole Opry when she was only 11 years old. Enjoy.
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