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Windows: Lock down your privacy with Microsoft’s ‘Privacy Dashboard’

Posted on February 21, 2022

As you probably know by now, Microsoft designed Windows 10 and Windows 11 to be quite intrusive when it comes to your privacy.

By default, the operating system collects all sorts of sensitive user data and stores it on your PC’s hard drive and/or sends it back to Microsoft via the Internet.

Luckily, most of Windows’ “spying” can be either mitigated somewhat or disabled completely if you know where to look for the various settings.

Unfortunately, finding (and understanding) all of the relevant privacy settings can be a challenge to say the least. [Read more…]

The future of programming: What are the most promising languages?

Posted on February 17, 2022

Currently, software development is one of the most sought-after careers.

Job growth for programmers is expected to increase by 21 percent between 2018 and 2028, more than four times the average for all occupations.

A software programmer can expect to make $106,000 a year on average, more than three times the average income of all Americans.

Despite this, not all programming positions are created equal. Understanding numerous programming languages may be advantageous in a wide variety of contexts, including the workplace and the development of various types of software. [Read more…]

How Amazon Prime members can get interest-free financing

Posted on February 8, 2022

Note: The links in this post are affiliate links.

It’s no secret that I buy most of my tech gear from Amazon. I also recommend that others do the same for the reasons stated in this post.

Well, did you know there’s an easy way for Prime members to get a full 12 months interest-free financing on any Amazon purchase of $600 or more? [Read more…]

Q&A: Are those emails about the Equifax settlement real?

Posted on February 5, 2022

Question from Roger: I’ve heard that people are getting emails about an Equifax settlement in relation to the time they were hacked.

I’m confused because I thought that happened a long time ago. I’m thinking it might be a fraud.

Just wondering if those emails are real and if I should open it if I get one? [Read more…]

Scam alert: Don’t fall for the ‘One Ring’ phone scam

Posted on January 19, 2022

Ricks’ Tech Tips Newsletter

There’s a dangerous telephone scam that pops up every now and then, and right now the scammers are back to working it pretty hard.

It’s called the “One Ring” phone scam, and if you fall for it you could end up having $15 or more added to your next phone bill (that’s $15+ for every time you fall for the scam).

This scam works something like this: [Read more…]