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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Friday, September 8, 2023
Topics covered in this issue…
• Stuck with bad Internet service? Read this.
• How to get a written transcript of a YouTube video
• How to take complete control over your PC’s startup process
• Taking your car in for repairs? You need this.
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Today’s featured tech tip….
Stuck with bad Internet service? Read this.
If you live in an urban area you probably have multiple Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to choose from for your high speed Internet connection.
However, if you happen to live in a rural area you might well have only one choice: slow, unreliable and severely limited satellite Internet.
But luckily, that’s beginning to change.
Many rural areas are now getting some actual competition in the Internet market, and I expect that to accelerate quickly thanks to new government initiatives for providing broadband Internet service for those who live in “Internet deserts”.
Truth be told, there could already be at least one new ISP serving your area without you even knowing they’ve arrived.
Check around by talking to your neighbors and calling your county government offices. You just might be pleasantly surprised by what you learn from those contacts.
If you find you’re still stuck in an Internet desert for the time being, don’t despair…
Starlink will soon be available in your neck of the woods (if it isn’t already).
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• How to get a written transcript of a YouTube video
Do you ever wish you could get a written transcript of the YouTube video you’re watching? Well, you can.
• How to take complete control over your PC’s startup process
Speed up your system by clearing out some digital clutter.
• 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…
“Nontechnical Guide to Windows 11”
If you’re looking for a very simple, but detailed guide to using Windows 11, this is one of the best.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Taking your car in for repairs? You need this.
This little device can tell you what to expect when you take your car into the shop.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• X users can now tag misleading videos with Community Notes
• Microsoft is bloating Android menu with Microsoft 365, Edge and Bing buttons
• Senate confirms new FCC Commissioner, ending 2+ years of deadlock
• GPU-thirsty hackers target architects, designers with cryptomining malware
• Microsoft ends printer driver installations and updates via Windows Update
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