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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Topics covered in this issue…
• Chrome now checks for typos in URLs
• Q&A: How can I retrieve my files from a damaged ultrabook?
• Scam alert: Beware this dangerous “AppleCare Support” scam
• The awesome power of kindness and compassion
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Today’s featured tech tip….
Chrome now checks for typos in URLs
Don’t you just hate it when you type a long URL into your browser’s address bar only to be shown a “404 – Page not found” error simply because you made a minor typo in the URL?
Well, Google has added a new accessibility feature to the Chrome browser that detects URL typos and gives you a list of suggestions based upon what you typed for the rest of the URL.
While you have to be careful to select the actual page/website you’re wanting to visit from the list of suggestions, this can be a real timesaver.
You can read more about this handy new feature as well as several other new features for various Google services right here.
Note: This new feature is only available in the Desktop version of Chrome at this time, but Google will be rolling it out to mobile users as well in the near future.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• Q&A: How can I retrieve my files from a damaged ultrabook?
This post discusses a couple of easy methods.
• Scam alert: Beware this dangerous “AppleCare Support” scam
Unfortunately, lots of folks are falling for this one.
• 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…
AiJoy Tower Surge Protector w/ 12 AC Outlets and 4 USB Ports
This little gem turns your desk into a true power distribution center without taking up tons of desk space.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
The awesome power of kindness and compassion
A little can really go a long way.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Venmo adds Teen accounts with debit cards for 13- to 17-year-olds
• Facebook’s parent company Meta hit with record-breaking $1.3 billion fine
• Dish Network says ransomware gang stole almost 300,000 employee records
• Twitter bug seems to be randomly restoring deleted tweets
• Microsoft: Your business really needs to step up its email protection, and here’s why
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