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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Topics covered in this issue…
• How to change your Windows 11 PC’s Sleep settings
• Scam alert: Beware the dangerous ‘Free Red Lobster Meals’ scam on Facebook
• Tips for the best streaming experience in 2024
• Did you know crumbled up ‘chips’ make excellent seasonings?
• March’s Tech Tips Giveaway: HP Pavilion 17.3″ HD+ Laptop
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Monthly Tech Giveaway….
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Congratulations to Alan S. from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada for winning the Beelink Mini PC in February’s Tech Tips Giveaway.
March’s winner will receive an HP Pavilion 17.3″ HD+ Laptop (click for details).
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Today’s featured tech tip….
How to change your Windows 11 PC’s Sleep settings
Like its predecessors, Windows 11 has a handy Sleep Mode that turns off some non-essential components and places the others in a low-power mode after the machine has been idle for a pre-set length of time.
This special low-power mode has the potential to shave a few bucks off your monthly electric bill while also making your computer last longer.
Most PCs already have Sleep mode enabled when they are shipped from the factory, but the default settings rarely align with the user’s needs.
Luckily, you can easily adjust those settings to make your PC’s sleep habits better match the way you actually use the machine. Just follow the steps below:
1 – Right-click the Start button and then click Settings.
2 – Select System in the left-hand pane, then click Power over on the right.
3 – Change each of the settings in the Screen and sleep section to match your personal preferences.
Note: I keep each of those settings set to 30 minutes on my laptops, but feel free to choose the length of time (or Never) that best matches your needs.
That’s all there is to it. Now your Windows 11 PC will go to sleep on your schedule, not Microsoft’s.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• Scam alert: Beware the dangerous ‘Free Red Lobster Meals’ scam on Facebook
Yep, it’s back.
• Tips for the best streaming experience in 2024
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• Click here to see today’s ‘Picture of the Day’.
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Rick’s Daily Pick…
“MacBook For Dummies 10th Edition”
I’m a huge fan of the “…for Dummies” line of books and the soon-to-be-released new edition of “MacBook for Dummies” is sure to be just as great as its predecessors.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Did you know crumbled up ‘chips’ make excellent seasonings?
Give it a try and see if you agree.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Senators request that Congress declassify TikTok briefing
• Microsoft will let you manage Linux distros on Windows 11 through GUI
• SpaceX wants to orbit cellular Starlink satellites closer to Earth
• Google’s new AI search results promotes sites pushing malware, scams
• Apple might finally let you freely customize Home Screen icons on iPhone
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