Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter – Thursday, September 2, 2021
Enjoy today's selection of practical, easy-to-follow tech tips.
This is your Rick's Daily Tips Tech Update for Thursday, September 2, 2021.
Topics covered in this issue...
--How to read Kindle ebooks without a Kindle device
--Microsoft to release Windows 11 on October 5
--Scam alert: Beware these despicable ‘Help Hurricane Ida Victims’ scams
--Q&A: How can I get Chrome to display the current page’s full URL in the address bar?
--Travis Tritt singing (and picking) ‘Little Georgia Rose’
--Info about my photo / file recovery service
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Today's Quick Tip....
How to read Kindle ebooks without a Kindle device
It's no secret that Amazon has countless ebooks on virtually every topic that you can download to your Kindle device and start reading within seconds.
And you probably also know that many of those awesome ebooks cost as little as $0.00.
But what if you don't own a Kindle device to read them on?
Well, that isn't a problem because you can read any ebook you find on Amazon right on your computer, smartphone or tablet using amazon's awesome Kindle app.
And guess what? There is no charge whatsoever for the app. All you have to do is install it and you can start using it immediately.
If that sounds like a great deal to you, click here and install the Kindle app on your PC, Mac or mobile device right now.
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From the blog...
Microsoft to release Windows 11 on October 5
Microsoft has finally revealed the release date for their latest version of Windows, and it's just a little over a month away.
Scam alert: Beware these despicable ‘Help Hurricane Ida Victims’ scams
As always happens during times of trouble, the scammers are out in force in the wake of Hurricane Ida. This post explains how to avoid the many scams that are already making the rounds.
Q&A: How can I get Chrome to display the current page’s full URL in the address bar?
A readers wants to know how to coax Chrome into displaying the entire URL of the page that's currently open in the browser. This post has the answer.
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'...
Travis Tritt singing (and picking) ‘Little Georgia Rose’
The video in this post features Country music star Travis Tritt doing a fine job at singing 'Little Georgia Rose' and picking a banjo in the Bluegrass style. Check it out.
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