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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Saturday, July 15, 2023
Topics covered in this issue…
• Force Windows 11 to show File Extensions in File Explorer
• Q&A: Is Windows’ primary purpose to spy on us?
• Scam alert: Beware this dangerous “postal” gift card scam
• Watch this incredible time-lapse video showcasing the night sky over the South Pole
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Today’s featured tech tip….
Force Windows 11 to show File Extensions in File Explorer
By default, Windows 11 hides the file extensions of any filenames that are displayed inside a File Explorer window.
Personally, I prefer to have file extensions displayed for several reasons, including the very important one mentioned in this post.
If you prefer being able to see file extensions as well you can easily force Windows 11 to display them. Just follow these steps:
1 – Press the Windows+E key combination to open a File Explorer window.
2 – Click the View link on the top menu bar.
3 – Click Show.
4 – Click on File name extensions to enable their view (a checkmark should appear after you click on it).
That’s all there is to it. From now on you’ll be able to see the file extensions whenever you’re viewing a list of files in File Explorer.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• Q&A: Is Windows’ primary purpose to spy on us?
This post has my best answer.
• Scam alert: Beware this dangerous “postal” gift card scam
This post explains what to be on the lookout for.
• Click here to see today’s ‘Picture of the Day’.
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Rick’s Daily Pick…
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Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Watch this incredible time-lapse video showcasing the night sky over the South Pole
Simply gorgeous.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• WordPress AIOS plugin used by 1 million sites logged plaintext passwords
• Disney reportedly in talks to sell ABC & Disney Channel
• iPhone battery replacement process won’t change anytime soon (if ever)
• Hollywood studios push for AI replica actors
• How to easily save and open files from a network share in LibreOffice
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