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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Topics covered in this issue…
• How to use the handy Night Light feature on Windows 11
• Save time by using these handy keyboard shortcuts
• Q&A: Do surge protectors ever go bad?
• Did you know mercury was once used as medicine?
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Today’s featured tech tip….
How to use the handy Night Light feature on Windows 11
If you have trouble sleeping at night, it could be due to the blue light that’s being emitted by your computer monitor.
While it’s natural (and harmless) to see blue light during the day, it can make it difficult to fall asleep during the nighttime hours.
Luckily, Windows 11 has a nifty Night Light feature that reduces the amount of blue light emitted by your screen while increasing the amount of the soft, soothing light that facilitates relaxation and sleep.
You can either turn Night Light on and off manually as needed or schedule it to be turned on and off automatically at the hours of your choosing.
Both of those options are easy to set up. Simply follow the simple step-by-step instructions you’ll find on this page.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• Save time by using these handy keyboard shortcuts
I use these all the time. I’m guessing you will too.
• Q&A: Do surge protectors ever go bad?
This post has the answer.
• 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…
Hanycony 8 Outlet Surge Protector w/ 4 USB Charging Ports
This little gem provides plenty of electrical connections for your AC powered and USB-charged devices.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Did you know mercury was once used as medicine?
And it was used A LOT.
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Tech news that caught my eye…
• This popular Android app began spying on users after it was listed on Google Play
• ARM’s latest CPUs push Android phone makers toward 64-bit only devices
• ChatGPT found guilty of fabricating cases and citations for Federal Court filing
• New Windows 11 Backup app takes another cue from the Mac
• The refurbished phone market is booming and iPhones are leading the way
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