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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Monday, September 19, 2022
Topics covered in this issue…
• How to create a Windows 11 installation DVD or flash drive
• How to make your Google account virtually hack-proof
• How to keep your essential gear running during power outages
• Time-lapse video: Reflection Canyon
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Today’s quick tech tip….
How to create a Windows 11 installation DVD or flash drive
Just like they do for Windows 10, Microsoft provides a handy tool for creating a Windows 11 installation medium.
At the current time you can choose to use either a blank writable DVD or a USB flash drive, whichever works best for your particular situation.
Note: My recommendation is to opt for a USB flash drive if possible because the installation procedure will complete a lot faster.
You just never know when you might need to need to reinstall Windows 11 onto your machine, and having a handy installation disc or flash drive on hand will ensure you’ll be able to do it as quickly as possible.
Microsoft’s Windows Media Creation Tool makes it easy to place the Windows 11 installation files on the medium of your choice.
Here’s how to create a Windows 11 installation medium of your own:
1 – Visit this page on the Microsoft website:
https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows11
2 – Find the “Create Windows 11 Installation Media” section and click the + (plus sign) to read the instructions for creating and using the installation medium.
3 – Click the Download Now button at the bottom of that section, then run the downloaded installation file to install the tool on your PC.
4 – Once it has been installed, run the Media Creation Tool and follow the prompts as they appear.
That’s all there is to it. Now you’re prepared to reinstall Windows 11 from scratch using the installation medium you just created should the need ever arise.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• How to make your Google account virtually hack-proof
If your Google account is ever hacked you’ll be in for a world of hurt. This post explains how to make your account as difficult to hack as possible.
• How to keep your essential gear running during power outages
Don’t get caught in the dark. This post explains how to ensure that you’ll be able to use your essential gear and gadgets the next time the power goes out in your neighborhood.
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Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Time-lapse video: Reflection Canyon
Take a virtual tour of one of the most beautiful and intriguing places in the world.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Smart headlights are around the corner, to the relief of the drivers we’re blinding
• The Dynamic Island might come to all iPhone 15 models
• YouTube Shorts could steal TikTok’s thunder with a better deal for creators
• Microsoft Edge News Feed infiltrated by tech support scammers
• Chrome for Android gets fingerprint-protected Incognito tabs
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