Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter – Wednesday, August 25, 2021
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This is your Rick's Daily Tips Tech Update for Wednesday, August 25, 2021.
Topics covered in this issue...
--How to use your default search engine as a handy dictionary
--How to open a ‘File Explorer’ window with a keystroke
--Q&A: Which is faster, the fastest hard drive or the slowest SSD?
--Q&A: Some sites no longer load in my browser. How do I fix it?
--Would a magnetic compass work on the moon?
--Info about my photo / file recovery service
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Today's Quick Tip....
How to use your default search engine as a handy dictionary
If you do a lot of reading online with a laptop or desktop PC you probably encounter unfamiliar words every now and then.
The next time that happens, don't waste time pulling out a dictionary. Use your computer's search engine instead. Just follow the steps below for the device you're using.
If you're using a web browser on a laptop or desktop computer:
1 - Highlight the unfamiliar word with your mouse.
2 - Right-click on the highlighted word and click Search [default search engine] for [highlighted term].
For example, if the word in question is "intrigue" and your default search engine is Google, you would highlight the word intrigue, then right-click on it and click Search Google for "intrigue".
If you're using the Safari browser on an iPhone or iPad:
1 - Tap the word to highlight it.
2 - Tap Look Up.
If you're using an Android device:
1 - Tap the word to highlight it.
2 - Tap the three dots at the right side of the pop-up menu.
3 - Tap Web search.
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From the blog...
How to open a ‘File Explorer’ window with a keystroke
There are several ways up open a 'File Explorer' window. This post explains how to do it with a single key combination.
Q&A: Which is faster, the fastest hard drive or the slowest SSD?
A reader wants to know if the fastest hard drives are faster than the slowest SSDs. This post has the answer.
Q&A: Some sites no longer load in my browser. How do I fix it?
A reader asks for help with getting his web browser to open some of his favorite websites.
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Today's post from 'My Daily Smile'...
Would a magnetic compass work on the moon?
The answer just might surprise you.
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