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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Sunday, December 17, 2023
Topics covered in this issue…
• Try this if a website won’t load (and you know it’s online)
• How (and why) to delete your DNA test results
• Q&A: How do I change my Facebook username?
• The awesome power of kindness and compassion
• My Monthly Tech Giveaway is back – Brother DCPL2550DW Multifunction Laser Printer
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Monthly Tech Giveaway….
We have a winner for November…
Congratulations to Sheryl N. from Springdale, Arkansas for winning the fantastic Brother multifunction laser printer in November’s Tech Tips Giveaway.
December’s winner will receive an Acer Aspire 3 A314-23P-R3QA Slim Laptop. Click here for details.
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Today’s featured tech tip….
Try this if a website won’t load (and you know it’s online)
Have you ever tried to load a website in your browser only to have it refuse to load, even though you knew the site was online?
The next time that happens to you, try flushing your computer’s DNS cache.
Note: I won’t go into what the DNS cache is (and does) here, but if you’re interested you’ll find a thorough explanation right here.
For now, suffice it to say an issue with one or more of the stored DNS entries in your computer’s DNS cache can prevent affected websites from loading in a browser.
Luckily, it’s very easy to flush the DNS cache on both Windows PCs and Macs. Just follow the steps below:
If you have a Windows PC:
1 – Click on the Start button to display the Start menu, then type the letters cmd.
2 – Right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
3 -Answer Yes in response to the “User Account Control” dialog.
4 – Copy and paste the following at the command prompt (right after the > character):
ipconfig /flushdns
5 – Press the Enter key.
6 – Restart your PC.
If you have a Mac:
The procedure for flushing the DNS cache on a Mac varies depending on which version of macOS is running on the machine.
You’ll find step-by-step instructions for your Mac’s installed version of macOS right here.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• How (and why) to delete your DNA test results
It just might save you a ton of grief.
• Q&A: How do I change my Facebook username?
This post has step-by-step instructions.
• 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…
Ambient Weather WS-2902 WiFi Smart Weather Station
Do you have a close friend or loved one who is a weather buff?
Give them this little jewel and they’ll always have a plethora of current weather stats and a detailed overview of what’s going on weatherwise just outside their very own door.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
The awesome power of kindness and compassion
They really can be life-changers.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Apple makes it easier for app makers to compete for your dollars
• Ubiquiti fixes glitch that exposed private video streams to other customers
• Former Facebook employee pleads guilty to stealing $4 million
• Amazon boosts its satellite internet network with the help of space lasers
• Lenovo unveils its first micro form factor device, the Chromebox Micro
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Rick Rouse
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