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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Topics covered in this issue…
• Tips for enhancing the privacy and security of your Android devices
• Q&A: How do you take just part of a house off-grid to go solar?
• Scam alert: Are you being spied on via your own webcam?
• Video: Which wolf will you feed?
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Today’s quick tech tip….
Tips for enhancing the privacy and security of your Android devices
Most everyone has a smartphone and/or tablet these days, and their popularity has made them a prime target for hackers and scammers.
Luckily, both Android devices and their Apple counterparts come with a number of privacy and security related settings and features that can help prevent the bad guys from taking control of your device and/or stealing your personal and financial info from it.
This handy resource from the folks at Android.com explains how to use them to protect both your devices and your privacy.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• Q&A: How do you take just part of a house off-grid to go solar?
This post has the info you need to get started.
• Scam alert: Are you being spied on via your own webcam?
The answer could well be yes.
• 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…
Dell 27-inch USB-C Monitor (#ad)
Looking to upgrade your computer by adding a larger and better monitor? I love this one.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Video: Which wolf will you feed?
The answer could well determine the course of your life (and its ultimate destination).
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Verizon’s Faster 5G Coverage Now Reaches 200 Million People
• Congress rolls out new bill allowing nationwide TikTok ban
• Facebook’s latest test brings back in-app messaging
• Google Meet calls now removes background noise
• Why the floppy disk just won’t die
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