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Q&A: Is this person lying about posting affiliate links in my Facebook group?

Posted on October 8, 2021

Question from Jill:  Hi Rick, I’ve just joined your Rick’s Tech Tips Facebook group and already have learned so much!

I have a Facebook question. I don’t know if it is within your scope, but here goes.

I’m an admin on a group and from time to time one of the members posts links for things like Psychic Reading pages and similar things.

These links appear to be affiliate links and I think the person posting them receives some type of payment.

However there is a message going round that these posts are not in fact coming from that person but are somehow being sent by a third party purporting to be the member. And that’s what the person posting the links is claiming too.

If she is indeed posting these links I plan to remove her and block her from the group.

So my question is, is it possible that she’s telling the truth or is this just an excuse she’s using after having been caught?  [Read more…]

Thursday, October 7, 2021 – Find out how much of your phone’s storage is being used – Why you should avoid ‘Quizzes’ on Facebook

Posted on October 7, 2021

Hello, and welcome…

Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Update for Thursday, October 7, 2021.

 


 

Topics covered in this issue…

• How to find out how much of your phone’s storage is being used

• Why you should avoid ‘Quizzes’ on Facebook!

• Announcing my new newsletter featuring nothing but the best blogging tips

• Want to see an aerial photo of your house?

• Did you know Alaska is both the westernmost AND the easternmost U.S. state?

• Info about my photo / file recovery service

[Read more…]

Wednesday, September 22, 2021 – Beware this dangerous ‘Walmart Customer Service’ scam – Sharing your Internet with a neighbor

Posted on September 22, 2021

Hello, and welcome…

Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Update for Wednesday, September 22, 2021.

 


 

Topics covered in this issue…

• How to stop the screen on your Android phone from rotating

• Scam alert: Beware this dangerous ‘Walmart Customer Service’ scam

• Q&A: Is it safe to share my Internet with a neighbor?

• Try this first when you have an issue with the Facebook mobile app

• Did you know chocolate is actually good for your health? (If it’s the right kind)

• Info about my photo / file recovery service

[Read more…]

Sunday, September 19, 2021 – Finding the model number of a MacBook Pro – A new device doesn’t require a new Facebook account

Posted on September 19, 2021

Hello, and welcome…

Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Update for Sunday, September 19, 2021.

 


 

Topics covered in this issue…

• Reminder: A new device doesn’t require a new Facebook account

• Q&A: Where can I find the model number of my MacBook Pro?

• Q&A: How can I add an analog clock to my Windows 10 Desktop?

• Q&A: How can I remove Malwarebytes from my computer?

• Millions of Americans believe chocolate milk comes from brown cows. And yes, I am serious.

• Info about my photo / file recovery service

[Read more…]

Scam alert: Don’t fall for the “I’m Mark Zuckerberg” Messenger hoax

Posted on September 6, 2021

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Well, the scams and hoaxes never seem to stop making the rounds on Facebook and Messenger, and this one is a real doozy.

It comes in the form of an instant message from one of your friends that was supposedly originally sent out by Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s founder and CEO.

The actual text of these messages vary somewhat, but they usually read something like this:  [Read more…]

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