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Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter
Question from Rhonda: My cell service is from T-Mobile and they label calls they think might be from scammers as “Scam Likely”.
I get several of these “Scam Likely” calls a day and I’ve been just ignoring them.
But the other day I got a call from my friend (who lives out of state) and it mistakenly labeled her call as “Scam Likely”. [Read more…]
If you’re a regular Facebook user, you know their developers love making changes to the way their mobile app works.
Just about the time we get used to something, they go and change it on us.
For me, one of the most irritating changes they’ve ever made is forcing external links to open in the in-app browser instead of my device’s default browser.
Question from Deidra: I have grounded my 13 year old daughter for a month for getting into some pretty serious trouble at school.
Part of her “grounding” is a total ban on cell phone and Internet use of any kind.
To enforce that, I’ve had her iPhone shut off and I’ve also turned off the Wi-Fi on our router.
The problem is she’s still finding a way to get on Facebook and talk to her friends because I can see her “liking” stuff and leaving comments. How is that possible? [Read more…]
As technology continues to evolve, the realm of mobile connectivity is experiencing a revolutionary shift with the advent of digital SIMs, or eSIMs. The question arises: Is a digital SIM better than a physical SIM card?
In this article, we delve into the intricacies of eSIMs and traditional SIM cards, highlighting their differences, advantages, and drawbacks. [Read more…]
In our modern world, it’s crucial to be able to share files between devices seamlessly.
Android phones and Mac computers are both widely used, but their different operating systems can make transferring files a challenge.
Without a dedicated software solution, this can lead to problems like lost data, compatibility issues, and time-consuming workarounds.
Thankfully, there are reliable options available to make transferring files between Android and Mac easier and more efficient. [Read more…]