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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
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Today’s Quick Tip….
How to stop the screen on your Android phone from rotating
Do you get frustrated when your Android phone rotates the a photo you’re looking at even when you don’t want it to?
I’m sure you know what I’m talking about. You open a photo to check it out and the screen automatically rotates the image and turns it sideways.
You rotate the phone to get the photo back into the desired orientation only to have it rotate on you again.
The next thing you know you’re shopping for a new phone because you threw the one you had down the nearest storm drain.
Well, there’s a very simple way to ensure that you can always view your Android phone’s screen and photos at the desired orientation. Here’s how:
1 – Go into your phone’s Display settings and disable the Auto-rotate screen setting.
That’s it. There is no step 2.
From now on your phone’s screen won’t rotate every time you rotate the phone. You can simply rotate the phone manually when you need to view it in a different way.
If you rotate the phone and then end up with a photo oriented incorrectly, just tap the little Rotate icon that pops up in the corner of the screen every time the phone rotates. Problem solved!
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The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips…
• Scam alert: Beware this dangerous ‘Walmart Customer Service’ scam
A very dangerous new scam targeting Walmart online shoppers is making the rounds. This post explains how to avoid it.
• Q&A: Is it safe to share my Internet with a neighbor?
A reader asks if it’s safe to share her WiFi network with a neighbor who just moved in next door. This post has my answer.
• Try this first when you have an issue with the Facebook mobile app
The Facebook app is famous for being glitchy and finicky. This post explains what to do the next time yours starts acting up on you.
• Click here to see today’s ‘Picture of the Day’ .
Every morning I post a new photo that I find inspiring, intriguing, or just plain beautiful to look at. Jumpstart your day by checking it out.
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Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Did you know chocolate is actually good for your health? (if it’s the right kind)
Chocolate doesn’t actually have the reputation of being a heath food, but one particular kind really is.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Facebook says it’s invested over $13B into safety and security
• PayPal’s updated app helps it act more like your bank account
• Amazon unveils three new Kindles with bigger screens, longer battery life
• Comcast extends Internet Essentials discount plans to low-income undergrads
• Updated PC Health Check app will actually tell you why you can’t run Windows 11
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