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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Topics covered in this issue…
• How to open the ‘Settings’ screen on a ChromeBook
• How to hide 4 rarely used icons from the Windows 11 Taskbar
• How to check the actual speed of your Internet connection
• Time-lapse video: Southern Lights over Tasmania
• May’s Tech Tips Giveaway: TP-Link Deco AXE4900 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Mesh WiFi System
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Monthly Tech Giveaway….
We have a winner for April…
Congratulations to Gary M. from Warren City, Michigan for winning the Anker 521 300W Portable Power Station in April’s Tech Tips Giveaway.
May’s winner will receive a TP-Link Deco AXE4900 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Mesh WiFi System (click for details).
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Today’s featured tech tip….
How to open the ‘Settings’ screen on a ChromeBook
I’m often asked if ChromeBooks have a ‘Settings’ screen similar to the ones on Macs and Windows PCs.
The answer is yes – you just have to know where to look for it.
Follow the simple steps below to open the ‘Settings’ screen on your Chromebook:
1 – Click the Time (i.e. clock) display in the lower-right corner of the screen.
2 – Click the gear-shaped Settings icon.
That’s all there is to it. Now you can peruse the various settings to see what’s available for tweaking in order to make your Chrome OS experience your own.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• How to hide 4 rarely used icons from the Windows 11 Taskbar
Many users find these icons to just be in the way. If you’re one of them you can easily hide them.
• How to check the actual speed of your Internet connection
Just to be sure you’re getting the speeds you’re paying for.
• 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…
Kinpthy Waterproof Endoscope (Inspection) Camera w/ Light
Have you ever dropped a small object into a small, dark place? This camera will help you look into places that would otherwise be completely inaccessible.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Time-lapse video: Southern Lights over Tasmania
The Northern Lights’ gorgeous southern counterparts.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Apple is losing market share to Android tablets ahead of new iPads
• Microsoft introduces ‘Sleeping Tabs’ to prevent Edge from wasting RAM
• Android and iOS devices contact remote servers behind your back
• Police unmask and charge alleged senior leader of Lockbit Ransomware gang
• Apple finally places front camera on iPad on the landscape edge (like it should be)
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Rick Rouse
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