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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Topics covered in this issue…
• How to restart a ‘frozen’ Android device
• THIS is why you need a strong password on your WiFi network
• How to easily turn any powered speaker into a wireless Bluetooth speaker
• It pays to always be willing to switch your business to a competitor
• My Monthly Tech Giveaway is back – Brother DCPL2550DW Multifunction Laser Printer
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Monthly Tech Giveaway….
We have a winner for November…
Congratulations to Sheryl N. from Springdale, Arkansas for winning the fantastic Brother multifunction laser printer in November’s Tech Tips Giveaway.
December’s winner will receive an Acer Aspire 3 A314-23P-R3QA Slim Laptop. Click here for details.
The prizes featured in my Monthly Tech Giveaways include a combination of the best items I have received for testing and review and brand new items provided directly by partner companies.
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Today’s featured tech tip….
How to restart a ‘frozen’ Android device
Most recent models of Android devices are quite stable, but occasionally a glitchy app or some other issue will cause the device to freeze up and become unresponsive.
When this happens the device fails to respond regardless of what you tap or which physical button you push.
But there’s one simple action that will “unfreeze” virtually any frozen Android device. All you have to do is press and hold its power button until it shuts down.
Some devices will simply power off and stay off, resulting in you having to press the power button again in order to boot it back up to the Lock screen or Home screen.
Other devices will automatically restart on their own after they are forced to shut down.
Remember this very simple tip and you’ll be prepared the next time your Android device decides it no longer wants to respond to your taps and button presses.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• THIS is why you need a strong password on your WiFi network
Yes, passwords can be a hassle. But they can also save you a lot of grief.
• How to easily turn any powered speaker into a wireless Bluetooth speaker
You can use your favorite legacy speaker with your Bluetooth enabled devices.
• 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…
Brother HL-L3295CDW Wireless Compact Digital Color Laser Printer
When it comes to print quality, print speed and economy of use, inkjet printers simply cannot compare with their laser counterparts.
I’ve been using Brother printers for decades because they tend to be rock solid and dependable. This new color laser certainly lives up to that high standard.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
It pays to always be willing to switch your business to a competitor
The savings you’ll enjoy could well be significant.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Apple rushes for software solution to prevent U.S Apple Watch import ban
• Starlink rival HughesNet now offering 100Mbps satellite Internet speeds
• Your Google Maps Location History will soon be stored on your devices
• Former IT manager pleads guilty to attacking high school network
• Authorities seize notorious ALPHV ransomware gang’s website
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Rick Rouse
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