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Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Update for Sunday, October 31, 2021.
Topics covered in this issue…
• Why you shouldn’t put suspicious files in the Recycle Bin
• How to view all the devices that are using your WiFi network
• Windows users: Save lots of time by skipping the clicking
• Here’s an awesome (and dirt-cheap) way to keep food cold in your cooler
• Info about my photo / file recovery service
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Today’s Quick Tip….
Why you shouldn’t put suspicious files in the Recycle Bin
Most people simply delete potentially malicious files when they encounter them, but that can be a dangerous thing to do.
Why? Because deleted files aren’t actually deleted outright – they’re simply placed in a special folder on the machine’s hard drive or SSD (called the “Recycle Bin” on a Windows machine or the “Trash Can” on a Mac).
And as with the files in any folder, the files in those special “trash” folders are still accessible to the user – and they are still capable of executing, which can be quite bad if one of them files is infected with malware.
That’s why it’s best to never delete a file and allow it to land in the Recycle Bin or the Trash Can.
Luckily, it’s very easy to delete potentially dangerous files outright and skip those “trash” folders altogether…
If you have a Windows machine you can simply right-click on the file and click Delete while holding the Shift key.
If you have a Mac just select the file you want to delete and press the Option+Command+Delete key combination.
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The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips…
• How to view all the devices that are using your WiFi network
Is someone piggybacking off your WiFi network? This post explains how to find out.
• Windows users: Save lots of time by skipping the clicking
Do you spend most of your computing time using the keyboard instead of the mouse? If so, this tip can speed things up for you.
• 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.
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Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Here’s an awesome (and dirt-cheap) way to keep food cold in your cooler
This post discusses a fantastic alternative to filling your cooler with a bag of ice.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• FAA has ‘deep concern’ about 5G network plan on aviation safety
• Microsoft overtakes Apple to become the world’s most valuable company
• Expanded Windows 11 app store comes to Windows 10 “soon”
• Minnesota man charged with illegally streaming pro sports for profit
• The Facebook name was such a drag that employees referred to it as a ‘brand tax’
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