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Have you ever received an email from someone that seems to know you personally, but the sender’s name is nowhere to be found in the email?
It happens to me fairly often, and I’ve discovered a way to quickly determine the sender’s identity in at least some of those cases.
All you need to do is check to see if the sender of an anonymous email used that same email address to open a Facebook account. Just follow the instructions below for the device you’re using. [Read more…]
Question from Keisha: I love your tips, Rick. They’ve helped me so much since I started reading your blog.
I especially like the way you answer people’s questions, and now I have a problem of my own that I hope you can help me with.
I use Siri for various things when I’m in meetings, but her voice is disruptive to the others in the room. I’m tired of getting evil stares when Siri answers me lol.
How can I disable Siri’s voice so she’ll answer my queries with text only? Thanks. [Read more…]
Navigating through the first year of freshman life is a tough road to follow. There are a lot of insecurities, and I’m trying to fit in with the rest of the crew.
It is a huge transition from high school with some of your close maters into college with strangers.
Quite often, some freshmen get reclusive and intimidated for no reason. It is a period where your anxiety levels go up while developing new friendships and bonds.
But college life is all about independence and identifying your true self. It is a space where you can mold yourself into a completely wholesome person. However, there are some obstacles you must overcome to determine your identity. [Read more…]
Around a year after the last ROG phone, Asus brought us another new refreshed gaming device.
The new ROG Phone 8 Pro gets a major design update this time around.
In this review, I’m going to talk about the design changes, software, display, and gaming experience on the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro. [Read more…]
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It seems that small unmanned aircraft (aka drones) are everywhere these days.
And since they can easily be purchased for less than $50 at places like Amazon
And besides, they’re a whole bunch of fun!
If you (or one of your children) owns a drone, you should know that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires all drones (with very limited exceptions) to be registered via their website. [Read more…]