Rick's Daily Tips

Q&A: Can I hide my Facebook profile picture from strangers?

Posted on October 16, 2023

Question from Liz: I recently found out that everyone who looks at my Facebook can see my profile picture.

I don’t like that because I don’t want all the stalkers and scammers that are on Facebook to be able to see any of my pictures.

Lord only knows what they could do with it if they ever managed to steal one of them.

I finally got my settings changed to where it hides my posts and the rest of my pictures from strangers, but my profile picture is always visible even with its privacy set to “Only Me”.

How can I make it so that only the people who are actually friends with me on Facebook can see my profile picture? [Read more…]

How to use an iPad as a second PC screen

Posted on October 16, 2023

iPads are known for their portability and versatility, serving not only as entertainment devices but also as valuable tools for professional tasks.

One of the significant advantages of using an iPad is the ability to employ it as a secondary monitor for a Windows computer, which can greatly enhance your productivity.

This feature allows you to extend your Windows desktop onto your iPad, giving you extra screen to manage your work efficiently. [Read more…]

Q&A: Can you tell the location of a caller by their phone number?

Posted on October 16, 2023

Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter

Question from Martha: About three or four times a month I get a call from the number (205) 595-XXXX.

(I blanked out the last four digits to protect the caller in case everything is on the up and up.)

The strange thing is this person just calls and then hangs up just as soon as I answer. Then it’ll be a week or two before they call again.

I won’t tell you where I live because I don’t want this person to see it and hunt me down. I know I’m probably just being paranoid, but it does worry me.

My question for you is do you know if it’s possible to determine where that caller is located just from looking at the phone number? [Read more…]

Enable Low Power Mode to extend your iPhone’s battery charge

Posted on October 16, 2023

Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter

iPhone users started complaining about their phones’ horrible battery lives almost as soon as the first iPhone was released.

In response, Apple developed a comprehensive strategy for improving the battery life in their devices.

As part of that comprehensive strategy, beginning with the release of iOS 9 they began to provide a Low Power Mode that can greatly increase the duration of each battery charge. [Read more…]

Generative Artificial Intelligence: The silent revolution in digital design and artistry

Posted on October 16, 2023

The advent of generative AI has quietly initiated a revolutionary wave, transforming digital design and artistry landscapes.

This technological marvel has unfolded new dimensions of creativity, enabling the synthesis of digital content that is as intricate as it is innovative. [Read more…]