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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Topics covered in this issue…
• How to run a Safety Check on your Chrome browser
• How to quickly view the warranty status of your iPhone or iPad
• How to preview a web page in Chrome for Android without opening it
• Video: Woman sues Walmart for falsely accusing her of shoplifting (and wins $2.1 million)
• Info about my photo / file recovery service
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Today’s Quick Tip….
How to run a Safety Check on your Chrome browser
Does your Chrome browser have all the latest security updates installed?
Are any of the browser extensions you’re using with Chrome known to be malicious in any way?
If you allow Chrome to store your passwords (which isn’t something I recommend), are they strong enough to protect your online accounts from hackers?
Well, there’s an easy way to find the answers to those questions…
Chrome is equipped with a handy “Safety Check” tool that will check all of those things for you with just a few clicks (or taps) and then give you a report of its findings.
This tool is very easy to use. Just follow the steps below for the device you’re using.
If you’re using Chrome on a laptop or desktop computer:
1 – Open Chrome and click the Customize and control icon in the top-right corner of the window (it looks like three vertical dots).
2 – Click Settings.
3 – In the left-hand pane, click Privacy and security.
4 – In the right-hand pane, find the “Safety check” section and click the Check now button.
If you’re using the Chrome app on a mobile device:
1 – Open the Chrome app and tap the Customize and control icon in the top-right corner of the window (it looks like three vertical dots).
2 – Tap Settings.
3 – Scroll down and tap Safety check.
4 – Tap the Check now button.
That’s all there is to it. Chrome should now run a series of safety checks and display a summary of the results when it’s done.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• How to quickly view the warranty status of your iPhone or iPad
There are several ways to check the warranty status of your Apple devices, but if your iPhone or iPad is still in working order you can retrieve that info in seconds with just a few quick taps.
• How to preview a web page in Chrome for Android without opening it
Do you use the Chrome browser app on an Android device? If so, you can quickly preview the web page a link will open without even clicking on the link. This post explains how.
• 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.
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This handy hub/multi-port adapter could be just what you need.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Video: Woman sues Walmart for falsely accusing her of shoplifting (and wins $2.1 million)
Walmart’s ‘Loss Prevention’ personnel falsely accuse this lady of leaving the store without paying for all of her items. She sued and won a huge judgement against them.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Google Play Store now forces apps to disclose what data is collected
• Elon Musk owns Twitter. Here’s what he must decide next.
• Steam Deck’s first major update adds a lock screen, Windows 11 support
• iPhone 14 dilemma: If you want a smaller iPhone, you better buy one soon
• Android Auto is getting an excellent free update drivers will love
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