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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Saturday, November 19, 2022
Topics covered in this issue…
• How to force Edge to open new tabs without the News stories
• How to instantly view the browser history in any browser
• Scam alert: Don’t fall for this fake Microsoft ‘tech support’ scam
• How to easily save a ton of cash on your mortgage
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Today’s quick tech tip….
How to force Edge to open new tabs without the News stories
If you use Microsoft’s Edge browser you’ve surely noticed how new tabs always open with a bunch a News stories displayed inside the tab.
Some folks really like that, but others (myself included) would prefer having new tabs open cleanly without a bunch of distracting clutter fighting for their attention.
If you fall into the second group you can easily tell Edge to skip the News stories and just open a nice, clean blank tab every time. Here’s how:
1 – Open your Edge browser and click the + (plus sign) at the very top of the page to open a new tab.
2 – Click the “gear” icon in the top-right corner of the tab window (it’s on the same level as the Search bar, but all the way over on the right).
3 – Scroll down to the bottom of the “Page settings” menu and change the “Content” field from “Content visible” to Content off.
That’s all there is to it. From now on new tabs in Edge will open with a nice, clean look without all the distracting News stories.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• How to instantly view the browser history in any browser
All it takes is pressing one simple keyboard shortcut.
• Scam alert: Don’t fall for this fake Microsoft ‘tech support’ scam
This one is quite dangerous.
• 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…
Amazon Basics 60W Dusk to Dawn Sensor Daylight LED Light Bulb (2-Pack) (#ad)
These fantastic bulbs will convert any exterior light fixture into a dusk-to-dawn fixture.
These things are ridiculously easy to install. Just remove the old bulb and screw this one into its place.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
How to easily save a ton of cash on your mortgage
And yes, it really is easy (IF you have a little extra cash to spare each month).
Tech news that caught my eye…
• USB-C iPhones may save high-speed data transfer for Pro models
• “Nutrition labels” for broadband Internet are finally nearly here
• Meta reportedly fired staff for hijacking Facebook and Instagram accounts
• Chrome extensions could pose high security risk, researchers fear
• Study: AirPods Pro are this close to being full-fledged hearing aids
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