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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Monday, June 5, 2023
Topics covered in this issue…
• How to tweak Facebook to reduce cellular data usage
• Heads-Up: Microsoft is planning to remove Cortana from Windows
• 8 tips for searching Google like a pro
• How to never lose at Tic Tac Toe (plus an important life lesson)
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Today’s featured tech tip….
How to tweak Facebook to reduce cellular data usage
Do you often have issues with using up your monthly cellular data allotment before the end of the month rolls around?
If so, Facebook has several handy settings that can help by allowing you to change how the app uses cellular data. Here’s how to find those settings on your smartphone or tablet:
Note: The steps below may vary according to the device you’re using and/or the version of the Facebook app that’s currently installed on it. Therefore, you should use these steps as a general guide.
1 – Tap your avatar icon (the tiny profile picture in the corner of the screen with three horizontal lines super-imposed on it).
2 – Tap Settings & privacy.
3 – Tap Settings.
4 – Scroll down to the “Preferences” section and tap Media.
You should now see a list of options that you can either uncheck or disable. Every option you uncheck or disable will result in the app using less cellular data.
5 – Either uncheck or disable every option you don’t really need to use.
That’s all there is to it. You should now start noticing reduced cellular data usage by your Facebook app.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• Heads-Up: Microsoft is planning to remove Cortana from Windows
And it’s going to happen relatively soon.
• 8 tips for searching Google like a pro
Google in an incredibly powerful tool, especially if you know a few handy tricks.
• Click here to see today’s ‘Picture of the Day’.
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Rick’s Daily Pick…
Apple Watch Series 8 [GPS + Cellular 41mm] Smart Watch
If you’re in need of a smart watch, this little gem from Apple will keep you connected even when you’re away from a usable WiFi signal.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
How to never lose at Tic Tac Toe (plus an important life lesson)
Life is like a game in many important ways.
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Tech news that caught my eye…
• Opinion: If Apple wants its headset to win, it needs to reinvent the app
• Amazon is reportedly trying to offer Prime subscribers complimentary cell phone service
• This Google Workspace security flaw could let hackers steal your Drive files
• MSI reveals first USB4 expansion card, delivering 100W through USB-C
• Vimeo is ditching its TV apps in favor of casting
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