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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Friday, April 19, 2024
Topics covered in this issue…
• On the Internet, skepticism is your friend
• This site can help you learn a new skill or trade
• Q&A: How do I disable the sound on Facebook’s Like button?
• Video: Travis Tritt performs fantastic acoustic rendition of “Where Corn Don’t Grow”
• 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….
On the Internet, skepticism is your friend
Begin soapbox speech…
The Internet is truly one of the most fascinating (and most useful) inventions in the history of the world.
A research project that in times past would have required a time-consuming visit to a library can now be completed in a manner of minutes, if not seconds – right from your favorite easy chair.
But there’s a problem with all the info that’s currently available on the Internet: much of it is either incomplete, misleading or even downright false.
As you surely know, the Internet is the greatest of equalizers. Anyone possessing a computer or smartphone can upload any information they want to the web and make it available for the entire world to see. And unfortunately much that info tends to be low-quality garbage that could well be dangerous to the reader.
That’s why it’s very important to always take steps to verify everything you read online with at least a couple of other trusted sources.
And when I say “trusted” sources, I don’t mean two additional sources that only (and always) publish things you agree with.
I say that because it’s extremely easy to get caught up in a “bubble” in which the only sites we visit are the ones that match our own world view. While it’s fine to hang out online with people of like minds, always remember this…
If you’re caught up in a bubble everything you read or watch while you’re in that bubble will likely be shaded with the same type of slant. And if that slant happens to be wrong or misleading you can rest assured that most everything you read will be wrong or misleading.
My recommendation is to make it a point to venture out of your bubble on occasion. See what “the other side” is saying about a topic that’s in the news or whatever is on your mind at the time.
I’ll admit that I sometimes fall victim to this bubble effect myself. I believe we all do because it’s simple human nature.
Now, I’ll just finish with this…
Take everything you read or watch on the Internet (and on broadcast media for that matter) with a grain of salt. Treat everything with a healthy dose of skepticism until you’ve had a chance to verify it by checking other reliable sources.
When I say everything, I do mean everything. And yes, that includes the info I provide on my own blogs and in my newsletter.
After all, as hard as I try to provide accurate information, I’m human and I do make my mistakes at times. When you see that I’ve made one I’ll greatly appreciate it if you’ll hit the “Reply” button and tell me about it so I can set the record straight.
That’s it – I’m all out of soap for now. Thanks for listening…
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• This site can help you learn a new skill or trade
One of the best uses of the Internet, by far.
• Q&A: How do I disable the sound on Facebook’s Like button?
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…
Petcube Indoor Wi-Fi Pet Monitor w/ Video and 2-Way Audio
Want to stay in contact with your pet while you’re away from home?
This little gem will let you see what’s going on with your dog or cat via an app on your phone. You can even talk to your pets and listen to them remotely.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Video: Travis Tritt performs fantastic acoustic rendition of “Where Corn Don’t Grow”
And, as they say, the rest is history.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Cybercriminals pose as LastPass staff to hack password vaults
• Apple launches support for AirPlay in hotel rooms
• Google fires 28 employees after protests against Project Nimbus
• 911 outages in Las Vegas, South Dakota, and Texas blamed on light pole installation
• Report: Google Maps to use satellites if you can’t connect to a network
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