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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Monday, September 25, 2023
Topics covered in this issue…
• How to quickly reclaim your privacy with Windows
• How to make sure a downloaded file is safe before opening it
• How to make the Facebook app open links in your default browser
• Video: Pinky & Baylee (a wonderfully odd pair)
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Today’s featured tech tip….
How to quickly reclaim your privacy with Windows
As you probably know, Windows is a virtual spy machine by default.
Truth be told, the amount and types of data the operating system collects and sends back to Microsoft is alarming.
Luckily, Microsoft has provided a tool that will allow you to quickly take back control of your privacy (well, as much as possible).
It’s called “Your Privacy Dashboard” and it’s very easy to use.
Simply visit this page on the Microsoft website and sign into your Microsoft account.
Once you’re signed in you’ll be presented with a plethora of privacy settings that you can change in order to reclaim your privacy from the snoops out in Redmond.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• How to make sure a downloaded file is safe before opening it
It’s easy with this handy free tool.
• How to make the Facebook app open links in your default browser
This post has step-by-step instructions.
• 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.
Rick’s Daily Pick…
HUANUO 13-27″ Adjustable Spring Dual Monitor Desk Mount
Love having dual screens connected to your computer but hate having them take up a huge chunk of your desk space?
Well this little gem will hold two monitors, freeing up virtually your entire desk top for other uses. If both of your monitors have VESA mounting holes you’re good to go.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Video: Pinky & Baylee (a wonderfully odd pair)
Friends for life.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Smartphone showdown: 15 years of Android vs. iPhone
• LG to launch new smart monitors that can open documents without a PC
• Microsoft 365 Copilot release date set for November
• The Pixel Fold’s screen repair will cost $900
• System admin and wife plead guilty to massive pirated software licensing scam
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