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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Thursday, February 8, 2024
Topics covered in this issue…
• How to use your laptop as a desktop computer
• How to print a web page without the ads and other junk
• Why your modem and router need their own battery backup device
• Rescued raccoon becomes part of the family
• January’s Tech Tips Giveaway – Win this ViewSonic VX3276-4K-MHD 32 Inch 4K UHD Monitor
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Monthly Tech Giveaway….
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February’s winner will receive a super-compact, but powerful Beelink Mini PC (click for details).
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Today’s featured tech tip….
How to use your laptop as a desktop computer
Laptops are awesome when you’re on the go, but wouldn’t it be nice to be able to use a larger screen, a mouse and a full-size keyboard when you’re at home or in your office?
Well, truth be told, you can.
Virtually any modern Windows laptop can connect to an external monitor with the right cable, and connecting a mouse and keyboard are as simple as plugging them into a pair of open USB ports.
If your laptop is strapped for USB ports you can get a wireless keyboard/mouse combo and plug the 2-in-1 nano receiver into a single port.
If your laptop is a MacBook you can easily use it as a desktop Mac as well.
Simply get yourself a monitor and cable that matches the available port on your MacBook (which will depend on the model), plus a Mac-compatible keyboard and mouse.
If you’d like to do this but you don’t know what you need to buy (in terms of compatibility), just reply to this email with your laptop’s brand and model and I’ll be happy to help.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• How to print a web page without the ads and other junk
An awesome free online tool makes it easy.
• Why your modem and router need their own battery backup device
Stay online longer during power outages.
• Click here to see today’s ‘Picture of the Day’.
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Rick’s Daily Pick…
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Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Rescued raccoon becomes a member of the family
And a cute one at that.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Nearby Share on Windows starts the transition to Quick Share
• SpaceX tests using drone ships to support starlink coverage at sea
• Verizon insider data breach hits over 63,000 employees
• Homeland Security is hiring AI experts
• Report: Staggering $1B paid in ransomware attacks in 2023
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