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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Saturday, October 14, 2023
Topics covered in this issue…
• How to gracefully end an unpleasant phone call
• Be sure to delete all emails that contain passwords
• How (and why) to enable Clipboard History in Windows 11
• How to get a copy of your credit report for free
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Today’s featured tech tip….
How to gracefully end an unpleasant phone call
Have you ever been on a phone call that you really wanted to end, but you couldn’t think of a polite way to do it?
Yeah, me too.
Well, here’s a little tip you can use the next time someone’s jabbering away and you can’t get a word in edge-wise…
Just place your phone in Airplane Mode.
Activating Airplane Mode will abruptly cut off your phone’s radios, immediately ending the call in a way that mimics the sudden loss of your cellular signal (from the other party’s perspective).
That’s all there is to it. Now you know how to gracefully end an unwanted call in a way that’s a lot more polite than simply hanging up on the person.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• Be sure to delete all emails that contain passwords
Those types of emails put the security of your online accounts at risk.
• How (and why) to enable Clipboard History in Windows 11
This feature makes the Windows Clipboard a much more powerful and useful tool.
• 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…
Dell 2023 Latitude 5000 5530 15.6″ Business Laptop Computer
If you’re looking for a well-equipped business laptop that’s built to last, this fantastic Dell deserves a hard look.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
How to get a copy of your credit report for free
You can get one each and every year.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• These popular devices lose the most value over time
• Even Google’s own employees have doubts about Bard
• Password Manager KeePass 2.55 warns users about weak security settings
• New Microsoft bug bounty program focuses on AI-powered Bing
• First-ever TikTok ban questioned by US judge
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