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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Monday, September 4, 2023
Topics covered in this issue…
• How to get the most accurate results from Internet speed tests
• How to reset your browser back to its default settings
• Q&A: How do I disable ‘Conversation View’ in Gmail?
• Video: Boogie-Woogie on a public piano (by a 9 year old!)
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Today’s featured tech tip….
How to get the most accurate results from Internet speed tests
Have you ever ran a speed test on your Internet connection to see if you’re getting the download and upload speeds you’re paying for?
If not, you really should.
And when you do, make sure you take steps to ensure that you get the most accurate test results possible.
The way to do that is to make sure the only device that’s connected to the Internet while the test is running is the device you’re using to run the test.
Either disconnect the other devices from the Internet, place them in Airplane Mode, or simply turn them off.
And if at all possible, connect the testing device directly to the router or gateway with an Ethernet cable.
(You guess it – it’s best to use a laptop or desktop computer if you have one available.)
If you run several tests following the above guidelines and all of the tests indicate that the speeds you’re getting are a lot slower than the speeds you’re paying for, I recommend that you contact your ISP and ask them to find out why.
While it’s fairly common for actual Internet speeds to be a little lower than advertised speeds, they should at least be in the ball park. If yours aren’t that means there’s an issue that your ISP needs to address.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• How to reset your browser back to its default settings
It just takes a few clicks.
• Q&A: How do I disable ‘Conversation View’ in Gmail?
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…
Would you like to have a small desktop PC that doesn’t take up much room, yet has plenty of power and speed?
This little gem is just as capable as many high-end full-sized desktop PCs but you can literally hold it in your hand.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Video: Boogie-Woogie on a public piano (by a 9 year old!)
This kid is awesome.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Apple is set to embrace an iPhone charger change it didn’t want
• Microsoft is removing WordPad from Windows
• Comfirmed: Chrome extensions can steal plaintext passwords from websites
• Google Maps undergoes stunning visual overhaul: Is it mimicking Apple Maps?
• Apple Watch ‘Crash Detection’ comes to the rescue yet again
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