Rick's Daily Tips

Warning: ‘Incognito’ mode won’t keep your online activities secret

Posted on April 29, 2024

Lots of folks have started using their web browser’s Incognito or Private Browsing mode in an attempt to hide their online activities from prying eyes.

And with hackers, identity thieves, and even the NSA snooping into our online world, who can blame them?

Other folks who might have nefarious intentions also browse in Incognito mode in an effort to avoid being tracked down by the authorities.

The question is, does private browsing really keep your online activities private? Perhaps surprisingly, the answer is no. [Read more…]

Humbot review: Navigating the landscape of AI Detection and Humanization with precision

Posted on April 29, 2024

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) has become intertwined with content creation, the need for sophisticated tools to navigate AI detection mechanisms has never been more critical.

Humbot presents itself as a beacon for content creators, offering a unique blend of AI detection, anti-ai detector capabilities, and humanization techniques designed to remove AI detection flags and ensure content integrity. [Read more…]

Q&A: Is it really dangerous to keep using Windows 7?

Posted on April 28, 2024

Question from Luisa: I’m hoping you can clear something up for me.

I’ve heard some people say we need to stop using Windows 7 now that Microsoft has stopped updating it because it’s no longer safe.

Others are saying it’s perfectly fine to keep using it as long as the computer has an antivirus on it.

This is really confusing to me.

My HP laptop is old but it still works fine even though it has Windows 7 on it. I really hate the thought of having to replace it, but I will if it’s really unsafe to use.

Rick’s answer: [Read more…]

Top way to transfer Google Photos to iCloud Photos

Posted on April 28, 2024

Why Transfer Google Photos to iCloud Photos?

Ever felt the urge to relocate your photo library from Google Photos to iCloud Photos? There are two compelling reasons:

1 – Embracing the Apple Environment: If you’re a dedicated Apple user, consistently coordinating your photos with other Apple services can be a major benefit. iCloud Photos works hand-in-hand with your iPhone, iPad, and Mac, permitting you to easily access your photos over all your devices.

2 – Freeing Up Google Space: Google Photos offers 15GB of free space with other Google services like Gmail, Google Drive, etc. After it canceled boundless space for compressed photos, Google’s free capacity space is constrained. By moving photos from Google Photos to iCloud Photos, you can free up Google’s capacity space.

Whatever the reason is, the address remains: how do you easily migrate Google Photos to iCloud Photos without any effort? In this article, we will give you a step-by-step direction to the question. [Read more…]

How to transfer files from Google Drive to Dropbox: 3 free ways

Posted on April 28, 2024

Can I transfer from Google Drive to Dropbox?

Block-level file sync, password-protected sharing links, and smart sync are some unique advantages of Dropbox, compared to Google Drive.

If you are wondering whether you can move Google Drive files to Dropbox, the answer is yes, and here is a how-to guide with 3 available solutions. [Read more…]