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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Topics covered in this issue…
• How to safely check your email and text messages
• How to stop ads from following you around the web
• Review: SimpliSafe Wireless Home Security
• Time is both precious and fleeting. Use it wisely.
• My Monthly Tech Giveaway is back – Brother DCPL2550DW Multifunction Laser Printer
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Monthly Tech Giveaway….
Long-time subscribers to my daily Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter will remember that I used to feature a monthly Tech Gadget Giveaway that all active subscribers were eligible to win.
I ended up having to suspend that giveaway due to the onset of the Covid pandemic, but now is the time to bring it back – better than ever.
The prizes featured in the new giveaway will include a combination of items I received for testing and review and brand new items that will provided directly by partner companies.
Winners will be selected at random. All Standard subscribers have an equal chance to win. All Premium subscribers have two chances (their email addresses are added to the pot twice).
November’s winner will receive a Brother DCPL2550DW Multifunction Monochrome Laser Printer, Scanner and Copier. Click here for details.
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Today’s featured tech tip….
How to safely check your email and text messages
Do you worry about possibly downloading a virus or falling for a phishing scam every time you check your email or SMS text messages?
Well, truth be told, you’re wise to worry about the dangers involved with checking your messages because they truly are very real – and very dangerous.
I have written a tutorial explaining how to safely check your email and text messages and greatly reduce the odds that you’ll end up falling victim to a hacker or scammer. You’ll find it right here.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• How to stop ads from following you around the web
It only takes a couple of minutes to complete this important task.
• Review: SimpliSafe Wireless Home Security
The safety and security of your family and your home is job one.
• 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…
American Lifetime Large Print Dementia Clock for Seniors
Do you have an older loved one who struggles with keeping up with the date, the time and the arrival of official holidays?
Does someone in your family suffer from impaired vision?
If the answer to either of these questions is yes, this clock could greatly enhance their quality of life.
I can tell you from personal experience how wonderful these special clocks are. When given to the right people they can truly be a game-changer.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Time is both precious and fleeting. Use it wisely.
Once it’s gone, it’s gone forever.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• FCC proposes rule to ban early termination fees in TV contracts
• You can now enable automatic optional updates on Windows 10
• SpaceX tips January release for Starlink Wi-Fi 6 Router
• Google Drive users angry over losing months of stored data
• Microsoft is retiring its Microsoft 365 browser extension
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Your tech buddy,
Rick Rouse
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