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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Monday, June 19, 2023
• How to turn off notifications for an app on Android
• Warning: Don’t depend on Facebook’s privacy settings to protect your sensitive info
• Review: CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD PFC 1500VA 900W Sinewave UPS
• Time-lapse video: Watch a powerful lightning storm develop in just 78 seconds
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I’ve written several posts explaining why it’s important to keep the dust blown out of your computer, so I won’t rehash the reasons here.
There are several safe options for removing dust from a computer’s innards, including the tried and true method of wielding a can of compressed air.
In the past I always hated using cans of compressed air because they are so expensive, and now I’m happy to announce that I’ve found something I like a lot better.
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Is your home or office in an area that’s prone to frequent power outages?
Does it receive fluctuating power levels from the main grid?
If so, you’re surely aware of the need for a high-quality Battery Backup System or UPS.
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If you do a lot of shopping online, you no doubt order a “dud” every now and then.
After all, marketers literally make their livings designing websites, ads and product descriptions that make every item they sell appear to be the best product ever built.
Well, if you shop on Amazon, there’s a very easy way to ensure that virtually all of your purchases are great ones…
The secret to this magic is always checking the Amazon Best Sellers lists. [Read more…]
Until recently Windows users have been the prime targets for ransomware attacks, but now the scammers are trying to lock up your smartphone and tablet as well.
In fact, a huge wave of Android ransomware is spreading around the globe as we speak.
My phone has tons of photos and other irreplaceable files stored on it, and I’m guessing yours does too. Can you imagine losing every last piece of your digital life to a ransomware attack?