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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Thursday, April 18, 2024
Topics covered in this issue…
• How (and why) to force Windows 11 to show file extensions in File Explorer
• 7 tips for selling obsolete computer gear on ebay
• How to quickly find out if any flight is delayed
• The Rest of the Story: The poor boy with the guitar
• April’s Tech Tips Giveaway: Anker 521 300W Portable Power Station
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Monthly Tech Giveaway….
We have a winner for March…
Congratulations to Teresa G. from McKinney, Texas for winning the HP Pavilion 17.3″ HD+ Laptop in March’s Tech Tips Giveaway.
April’s winner will receive an Anker 521 300W Portable Power Station (click for details).
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Today’s featured tech tip….
How (and why) to force Windows 11 to show file extensions in File Explorer
By default, Windows 11 hides the file extensions of any filenames that are displayed inside a File Explorer window.
Personally, I prefer to have file extensions displayed for several reasons, including the very important one mentioned in this post.
If you prefer being able to see file extensions as well you can easily force Windows 11 to display them. Just follow these steps:
1 – Press the Windows+E key combination to open a File Explorer window.
2 – Click the View link on the top menu bar.
3 – Click Show.
4 – Click on File name extensions to enable their view (a checkmark should appear after you click on it).
That’s all there is to it. From now on you’ll be able to see the file extensions whenever you’re viewing a list of files in File Explorer.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• 7 tips for selling obsolete computer gear on ebay
This post explains how to get top-dollar for your unwanted and obsolete gear.
• How to quickly find out if any flight is delayed
This handy online tool makes it fast and easy.
• 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…
Anker 5-in-1 USB-C Hub w/ 4K HDMI Port
Are you constantly having to unplug a device from your MacBook or Windows laptop just so you can plug something else in to it?
This little gem will give your machine several extra USB ports plus a 4K HDMI video port to boot.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
The Rest of the Story: The poor boy with the guitar
And, as they say, the rest is history.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Google Maps in Android Auto gets updated 3D maps sync feature
• Windows 11’s Photos app is getting Microsoft Designer integration
• Discord users are being tracked through data-scraping site
• UnitedHealth: Change Healthcare cyberattack caused $872 million loss
• National Guard will use Google’s AI for faster disaster response and recovery
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