Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter – Sunday, August 22, 2021
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This is your Rick's Daily Tips Tech Update for Sunday, August 22, 2021.
Topics covered in this issue...
--Windows' "Ease of Access" settings can make your PC easier to use
--Heads-up: Protect your PC from WannaCry ransomware.
--Opinion: Microsoft can’t seem to stop trashing their own reputation.
--Q&A: How can I add a 2nd monitor to an older computer?
--Did you know Canada has a “Spotted Lake”?
--Info about my photo / file recovery service
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Today's Quick Tip....
Windows' "Ease of Access" settings can make your PC easier to use
Do you (or someone you care about) have a disability that makes it difficult to use a Windows PC?
If so, I recommend that you check out all of Windows 10's "Ease of Access" settings to see all the things you can tweak to make your machine easier to use.
Here's how to display the "Ease of Access" settings screen:
1 - Click the Start button.
2 - Click the Settings icon (it looks like a "gear" or "cog").
3 - Click Ease of Access.
Now that you have the Ease of Access settings on your screen you can go through each category of settings by clicking on its link in the left-hand column. You're sure to find something in there that will help you.
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From the blog...
Heads-up: Protect your PC from WannaCry ransomware.
WannaCry ransomware was first discovered several years ago, and unfortunately it's still going strong. This post explains how to protect yourself from it.
Opinion: Microsoft can’t seem to stop trashing their own reputation.
All of the buggy Windows Updates that Microsoft has been releasing of late is absolutely trashing their reputation.
Q&A: How can I add a 2nd monitor to an older computer?
A reader asks for help with connecting a second monitor to an older Windows PC. This post offers three possible solutions.
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Today's post from 'My Daily Smile'...
Did you know Canada has a “Spotted Lake”?
Canada is home to one of the most beautiful and intriguing lakes in all the world.
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