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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Topics covered in this issue…
• Charging your laptop with a portable charger
• Q&A: Will photos stored on an unused hard drive last forever?
• Q&A: Should I pay extra to get Windows 11 Pro?
• Time is both precious and fleeting. Use it wisely.
• July’s Tech Tips Giveaway: Polar Pacer Pro – Advanced GPS Running Watch
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Monthly Tech Giveaway….
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Today’s featured tech tip….
Charging your laptop with a portable charger
You’re probably familiar with the portable external battery packs / chargers that let you charge your smartphone or tablet even when there is no 120VAC wall outlet available.
But did you know that many modern laptops can be charged with a portable charger as well?
If you have a new MacBook, Chromebook or Windows laptop that supports USB-C charging, you can get yourself a portable charger to ensure that you never get stuck with a laptop you can’t use due to a dead battery.
What’s more, if you get one that supports USB-C PD (Power Delivery) you’ll even be able to keep using your laptop while it’s charging.
Any high-quality USB-C PD portable charger will do as long as it has enough battery capacity to get the job done. Just be sure to choose one that supplies at least 30,000mAh / 65W for the best results.
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The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• Q&A: Will photos stored on an unused hard drive last forever?
The answer just might surprise you.
• Q&A: Should I pay extra to get Windows 11 Pro?
This post has my best answer.
• 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…
Google Docs Reference and Cheat Sheet
This handy reference and cheat sheet contains top tips and easy-to-read annotated screenshots of Google Docs, the free online word processor and Microsoft Word alternative.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Time is both precious and fleeting. Use it wisely.
Like sands through the hourglass…
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Windows 11 24H2 promises smaller monthly updates with new features
• iPhone 15 sales drop more than expected as iPhone 14 resurges
• X explores link blocking in tweet replies
• Windows 11 is displaying a pop-up to promote the Backup app
• Police infiltrates, takes down DigitalStress DDoS-for-hire service
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