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This is your Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Update for Sunday, June 27, 2021.
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Topics covered in this issue…
–Complete rundown of your Mac’s screen capture options
–Q&A: Are SSDs just as reliable as hard drives?
–Scam alert: Emails that link to a login page are almost always fake.
–Q&A: Is it true that you shouldn’t store important files on a USB flash drive?
–Ever wonder why most barns are painted red?
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Today’s Quick Tip….
Did you know Apple has made it very easy to capture screenshots and make video recordings of your Mac’s screen?
It’s actually pretty easy for Windows users too, but Mac users have a lot more flexibility when it comes to capturing or recording their screens using the operating system’s native tools.
This page on the Apple website explains all of your screen capture options, complete with step-by-step instructions where necessary.
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From the blog…
Q&A: Are SSDs just as reliable as hard drives?
A reader wants to know if solid state drives (SSDs) are just as reliable as hard drives. This post has the answer.
Scam alert: Emails that link to a login page are almost always fake.
If you receive an email asking you to click a link to log in to an online account, it’s probably fraudulent. This post explains why.
Q&A: Is it true that you shouldn’t store important files on a USB flash drive?
This post explains why USB flash drives really aren’t a great choice for long-term file storage.
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Today’s inspirational post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Ever wonder why most barns are painted red?
The vast majority of painted barns in the United States are painted red. There’s a reason for that.
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