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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Topics covered in this issue…
• How to find an online user manual for virtually any gadget
• Q&A: How do I block all websites from accessing my location?
• Q&A: How do I disable the Promotions tab in Gmail?
• Watch a 10 year old Sierra Hull demonstrate her mandolin skills
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Today’s featured tech tip….
How to find an online user manual for virtually any gadget
Did you know a user manual for just about every gadget known to man is available to you at virtually a moment’s notice?
Many manufacturers have been placing PDF copies of their products’ user manuals online for years, and that even includes many products that were made long before the Internet was even a thing.
If an online (or downloadable) user manual is available for a product you own you should be able to find it in a flash simply by typing the words “user manual for” + the brand and model of the product into your favorite search engine.
For example, let’s say you need a user manual for a Brother MFC-L2690DW laser printer. Just type the following into the Google search box:
user manual for Brother MFC-L2690DW
The search results page Google provides should include a link to that printer’s “Support” page, from which you can download the manual at no charge.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• Q&A: How do I block all websites from accessing my location?
All it takes is a quick settings change.
• Q&A: How do I disable the Promotions tab in Gmail?
Yep, it’s another quick settings change.
• 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…
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Watch a 10 year old Sierra Hull demonstrate her mandolin skills
In a word…amazing.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Apple continues its sweep to roll out USB-C to more devices
• Google Pixel’s face-altering photo tool sparks AI manipulation debate
• Apple HomePods now have native YouTube Music support
• Dangerous new malware can crack encrypted USB drives
• Traditional radio still dominates the audio experience in vehicles
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