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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Monday, January 30, 2023
Topics covered in this issue…
• How to quickly open File Explorer with your keyboard
• Always scan your PC for malware before taking it to a repair shop
• Q&A: How do I close my LinkedIn account?
• Afraid of heights? Extremely high voltages? This could be your dream job.
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Today’s quick tech tip….
How to quickly open File Explorer with your keyboard
If you have a PC that’s running either Windows 10 or Windows 11, chances are you make heavy use of the fantastic “File Explorer” dialog.
As with most all things Windows, there are several ways to open a File Explorer window. Most folks simply click on the This PC desktop icon, but if you prefer using the keyboard whenever possible, you can easily open it by pressing a simple key combination…
Press the Windows key and the E key at the same time and File Explorer will pop right up.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• Always scan your PC for malware before taking it to a repair shop
The next time you need to take your Windows PC in for repair, I recommend that you run a thorough series of malware scans on it first. This post explains why.
• Q&A: How do I close my LinkedIn account?
This post has 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…
Amazon Basics 60W Equivalent, Daylight, Dusk to Dawn Sensor LED Light Bulb (2-Pack) (#ad)
These bulbs will instantly convert any standard light bulb fixture into a dusk-to-dawn light. That pretty much sums it up.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Afraid of heights? Extremely high voltages? This could be your dream job.
Well, it isn’t mine.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Microsoft fixes Windows 11 issue behind Remote Desktop freezes
• Sony shifts camera productions from China to Thailand
• AI lawyer stunt cancelled after multiple state bar associations object
• Could this router help users avoid the looming Netflix password crackdown?
• Kuo: Apple halts work on its custom WiFi chip to prioritize 3nm Apple Silicon engineering
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