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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Saturday, May 13, 2023
Topics covered in this issue…
• Q&A: Can I use an external monitor with my laptop’s lid closed?
• Scam alert: Beware the dangerous ‘Expiring Apple ID’ phishing scam
• Q&A: How do I hide the Desktop icons on my computer screen?
• It pays to always be willing to switch your business to a competitor
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Today’s featured tech tip….
Q&A: Can I use an external monitor with my laptop’s lid closed?
Question from Alan: I bought a Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 Laptop for my home-based business.
The 14 inch screen is fine for when I’m travelling (which I do often) but I’d prefer to use my 27 inch external monitor when I’m at home. I have no problem getting the external monitor to work with the laptop but when I close the lid the machine goes into Sleep mode.
Is there any way to use my laptop with the external monitor and have the lid closed on the laptop at the same time?
I know lots of people like using dual screens but I happen to find the second screen distracting.
Rick’s answer: You can easily set up your laptop to use the external display with the lid closed, Alan. Here’s how:
1 – Click the Start button and then immediately start typing the word control.
2 – Select Control Panel from the list of search results.
3 – Click Hardware and Sound.
4 – Click Power Options.
5 – In the left-hand pane, click Choose what closing the lid does.
6 – Change the “When I close the lid” setting to Do nothing.
7 – Click the Save changes button.
That’s all there is to it. Now you’ll be able to close the lid on your laptop without the machine going into Sleep mode.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• Scam alert: Beware the dangerous ‘Expiring Apple ID’ phishing scam
This one is very easy to fall for.
• Q&A: How do I hide the Desktop icons on my computer screen?
This is very easy to do with just a couple of quick mouse clicks.
• 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…
Vansuny 64GB 2-in-1 OTG USB 3.0 Flash Drive
This drive will work with virtually any laptop or desktop computer as well as most any smartphone or tablet that supports USB 3.0 and is OTG capable.
Just be aware that it doesn’t work with iPhones because it isn’t lightning-compatible.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
It pays to always be willing to switch your business to a competitor
A great way to cut your monthly/annual budget.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Windows 11 KB5026372 update is causing a wave of issues
• Hotspot users will love this potential Android 14 feature
• FCC orders voice providers to block company that facilitated robocall scams
• More than 2 million Toyota users face risk of vehicle data leak in Japan
• Data breach alert: Intel confronts massive security incident
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