Sunday, March 5, 2023 – How to download ALL the data Google has about you – Here’s the fastest way to open the Windows Settings app

Here’s the fastest way to open the Windows Settings app

Many of the Windows tips I post require use of the Settings app. It’s nothing short of amazing how many tweaks you can make from within that one simple app.

Every time I post a tip that uses the Settings app I start off by giving simple instructions for opening it. They usually go like this:

Right-click on the Start button and select Settings from the menu.

And voilà – there it is.

I recently received an email from a perceptive reader reminding me that there’s an even faster way to open the Settings app, and he’s right. There is…

All you have to do is press the Windows+I key combination and it’ll pop right up.

But as I explained to him, there’s a reason why I always explain the “Right-Click on Start and then select Settings” method: It’s easier for the average user to remember.

While keyboard shortcuts are amazingly handy (and I recommend them often), most Windows users are better acquainted with Start button.

In a nutshell, all someone needs to remember is to right-click the Start button instead of left-clicking it and a link to the Settings app will be right there on the resulting menu.

Of course I didn’t write this as a slight to the perceptive reader who sent me that friendly reminder. I love getting constructive feedback like that.

And guess what? He was absolutely right about Windows+I being a bit faster than the Start button method.

Now you know at least two ways to open the Settings app (there are actually several more). Feel free to choose the one that suits you best.

The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…

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Did you know Google has collected and is currently storing vast amounts of information about virtually everything you see or do online? This post explains how to download it ALL to your computer.

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• 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…

“Windows 11: Discover from Beginner to Expert” (#ad)

Want to learn all the ins-and-outs of Windows 11? If so, you need this.

Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…

Video: A time-lapse visit to the American ‘Desert Southwest’

The American desert southwest is home to some of the most beautiful and intriguing scenery on our planet. This video will take you on a short, but awesome virtual tour of that amazing region.

Tech news that caught my eye…

• Trio scam targeting iPhone, Android users impersonate DHL, FedEx and Apple

• New TPM 2.0 flaws could let hackers steal cryptographic keys

• Facebook’s willing to reform its controversial cross-check program

• Amazon Basics house brand enters the PC parts market

• Apple boosts trade-in values for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch

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