Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter – Saturday, September 4, 2021
Enjoy today's selection of practical, easy-to-follow tech tips.
Topics covered in this issue...
--Caution: Your iPhone 12 could be a health risk.
--Scam alert: Beware this dangerous ‘Facebook Lottery’ scam
--Q&A: Can I install an SSD in my laptop?
--Q&A: How can I tell if someone received my friend request on Facebook?
--Marty Stuart covers the Johnny Rivers classic hit 'Poor Side of Town'
--Info about my photo / file recovery service
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Today's Quick Tip....
Caution: Your iPhone 12 could be a health risk.
Yesterday I received a message from a reader asking if it's dangerous for someone with a pacemaker to use an iPhone 12, and the answer might surprise you.
According to Apple, certain components inside the iPhone 12 could indeed interfere with the proper operation of both implanted pacemakers and defibrillators.
What's more, although the iPhone 12 is the only model of iPhone that's listed under this advisory, there are several other Apple devices that could cause problems with medical devices as well, including large selection of iPads and Macs.
While the risk appears to be both minimal and manageable, it's a bit more than zero.
I recommend that you carefully read Apple's advisory on the page I linked to above and evaluate the potential risk for yourself. If you have doubts either way it might be wise to consult with your doctor.
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From the blog...
Scam alert: Beware this dangerous ‘Facebook Lottery’ scam
A recurring scam about a fictional 'Facebook Lottery' is making the rounds yet again. This post explain what to look for.
Q&A: Can I install an SSD in my laptop?
A reader wants to know if it's possible to install a solid state drive (SSD) in an old, but beloved laptop. This post has the answer.
Q&A: How can I tell if someone received my friend request on Facebook?
A reader asks if there's any way to verify that another Facebook user received her friend request.
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'...
Marty Stuart covers the Johnny Rivers classic hit 'Poor Side of Town'
If you've ever seen Marty Stuart in concert you know he is one of the most talented singers and musicians on the planet. I really like his 'cover' of Johnny Rivers' classic hit 'Poor Side of Town'. I believe you might like it too.
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