Hello, and welcome…
This is your Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Update for Thursday, June 10, 2021.
You can make sure these updates keep landing in your Inbox by adding my email address to your Address Book or Contacts List. Click here for instructions.
Did someone forward this newsletter to you? Click here to subscribe.
—————————————————
Today’s Sponsor…
Looking for an easy way to quickly create truly awesome ebooks? Check out designrr.
Have something you’d like to share with the over 11,300 awesome folks who subscribe to this newsletter?
Click here to reserve an ad.
—————————————————
Today’s Quick Tip….
Do you have a stack of old computers in your basement that’s just gathering dust and taking up space?
If so, you might be tempted to just trash them, but did you know you can actually sell them for scrap?
Well, it’s true. You can haul those old machines to your nearest recycling center and trade them for a little cash.
And when I say “a little cash”, I mean exactly that.
The prices paid for used computers vary quite a bit from region to region, but the most you’re likely to get is about 10 bucks or so. In other words, you won’t get rich by recycling your old computer gear.
But one thing you’ll definitely accomplish is keeping them out of the landfill where their caustic chemicals could leak out into the water supply.
That alone is reason enough to skip the landfill and haul your old computers to a recycling center instead.
—————————————————
From the blog…
Q&A: Is there a cheap way to block nuisance calls on my landline phone?
A reader asks if there’s an effective, but affordable way to block scam and nuisance calls on a landline telephone. This post has the answer.
Q&A: Will an SSD go bad if it’s not used for a long time?
A reader wants to know if a spare SSD will go bad over time if it’s just left on a shelf. The answer is no, and this post explains why.
Q&A: How can I prevent Windows 10 from hiding the scroll bars in Windows apps?
This post explains how to prevent Windows 10 from hiding the scroll bars by default in Windows apps.
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.
—————————————————
Today’s inspirational post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Time-lapse video of the night sky over Switzerland
Check out the awesome night sky scenes in this short time-lapse video. It’s simply spectacular..
—————————————————
Rick’s Photo / File Recovery Service…
Do you have precious photos and/or other irreplaceable files that you’d like to recover from a non-working computer?
Chances are I’ll be able to recover them for you, even if the machine won’t turn on or start up correctly.
—————————————————
The Tip Jar…
Like my tips and want to help support my work?
You can by leaving me a tip.
—————————————————
Have a question, comment or suggestion? Hit the Reply button and reply to this email. I love hearing what you have to say…
Thanks so much, and have an amazing day.
Your tech buddy,
Rick Rouse
https://www.ricksdailytips.com