Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter – Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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This is your Rick's Daily Tips Tech Update for Tuesday, July 27, 2021.
Topics covered in this issue...
--How to quickly reclaim your privacy with Windows 10
--Scam Alert: Beware of fake confirmation emails for online purchases
--Why it’s best to connect your computer to a printer via USB instead of WiFi
--Q&A: How can I connect a TV to a laptop that doesn’t support HDMI?
--Life is but a vapor. Make every day count.
--Info about my photo/file recovery service
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Today's Quick Tip....
How to quickly reclaim your privacy with Windows 10
As you probably know, Windows 10 is a virtual spy machine by default.
In fact, the amount and types of data the operating system collects and sends back to Microsoft is alarming, to say the least.
Luckily, Microsoft has provided a tool that will allow you to quickly take back control of your privacy.
It's called "Your Privacy Dashboard" and it's very easy to use.
Simply visit this page on the Microsoft website and sign into your Microsoft account.
Once you're signed in you'll be presented with a plethora of privacy settings that you can change in order to reclaim your privacy from the snoops out in Redmond.
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From the blog...
Scam Alert: Beware of fake confirmation emails for online purchases
Have you been receiving confirmation emails for online purchases that you never made? Well, those are scam emails and this post explains how the scam works.
Why it’s best to connect your computer to a printer via USB instead of WiFi
This post lists the reasons why connecting a printer to a computer via a USB cable is preferable to connecting them via WiFi.
Q&A: How can I connect a TV to a laptop that doesn’t support HDMI?
A reader asks for help with connecting a TV with HDMI inputs to a laptop that doesn't support HDMI. This post offers a very inexpensive solution.
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Today's post from 'My Daily Smile'...
Life is but a vapor. Make every day count.
This post explains why it's important to live your best life today instead of putting it off till some time in the future.
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