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This is your Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Update for Friday, July 23, 2021.
–Why you should snap photos with your phone’s ‘Volume’ button
–Prevent hackers from spying on you via your PC’s microphone
–Q&A: Are all the Facebook scams you write about actually real?
–Q&A: Why is it risky to use two drives in a RAID 0 configuration?
–Check out this incredible time-lapse video of the Earth at night
–Info about my photo/file recovery service
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I receive lots of tech questions here at Rick’s Daily Tips, and there’s one question in particular that I receive time and again:
“If I delete a message I’ve sent to someone on Messenger will it be deleted from the recipient’s inbox as well?”
The answer to that question used to be no, but Meta changed that a while back.
Now when you send someone a message you have 10 minutes to change your mind and “Unsend” it if you want to. And it’s very easy to do. Just follow the steps below for the device you’re using. [Read more…]
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There was a time when photographs were widely considered to be the ultimate “proof” in situations where there was a dispute or disagreement of some kind.
In fact, photos carried such weight that criminals often simply decided to confess to their crimes after being confronted with photographic evidence rather than try to plead their innocence.
But the days when we could confidently take at picture at face value are now long gone thanks to the wide use of Adobe Photoshop and AI generated images. [Read more…]
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Finding legit coupons for gadgets and electronics can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. With so many websites and platforms claiming to offer discounts, it’s tough to know which ones are trustworthy.
Regular readers of my blogs and newsletters know that I prefer shopping at Amazon, and sure enough they offer coupons for many of the items sold there. A great place to start is the Amazon coupon page.
Luckily, there are reliable sources out there that can help you save money on your next tech purchase. This guide will walk you through the best places to find those legit coupons, ensuring you get the best deals without the hassle. [Read more…]
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Banking and shopping online really can save you a bunch of time and money.
But unfortunately it can also put your financial information and your identity at risk of being stolen. [Read more…]