Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter – June 8, 2021

Jun 08, 2021

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This is your Rick's Daily Tips Tech Update for Tuesday, June 8, 2021.

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Today's Quick Tip....

Does your child use a school-issued laptop?

If so, I recommend that you teach him/her to only use that laptop for tasks and projects that are directly related to school work and activities.

The IT departments in most schools keep pretty close tabs on what the school's computers are used for, and there are any number of otherwise harmless activities that could cause your child to run afoul of school rules and regulations.

Here's a good rule of thumb...

If your child needs to do some class-related online research, write a term paper or do most anything else that's required as part of the school curriculum, it's fine to complete those activities on the school laptop. That's its intended purpose, after all.

However, if your child wants to watch YouTube videos, listen to music, chat with friends or do most anything online that isn't school-related, it's best to use a personal family-owned device for those activities.

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From the blog...

Q&A: How do I delete my Search History on Facebook?

A reader wants to know how to delete the Search History from her Facebook account. This post explains how, step-by-step.

How to prevent ‘Porch Pirates’ from stealing your packages

'Porch Pirates' are constantly on the lookout for packages that have been left on porches in every neighborhood in America. This post explains how to prevent them from making off with yours.

Q&A: Can you use the same USB thumb drive with both Windows PCs and Macs?

A reader asks if it's possible to use the same USB flash drive with both a Mac and a Windows PC. The answer is yes, and this post explains what you need to do to make a drive compatible with both machines at the same time.

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