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How to make your Google account virtually hack-proof - How to remove or disable bloatware apps on Android

How to quickly clear your Inbox of junk emails - How to enable Battery Saver mode on your Android phone

Q&A: Can a PC with an antivirus app still catch a virus? - Do you need two screens on your computer?

Enabling Battery Saver mode on your Windows 11 laptop - Share the music you’re listening to with other iPhone users

Q&A: What do I need to know about LED light bulbs? - 6 tips for searching X like a Pro

7 tips for easy and hassle-free Christmas gift returns - How to make a Facebook post ‘Shareable’

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Beware the insidious 'Unsubscribe Confirmation' scam - Get Xfinity Internet for 10 bucks a month (if you qualify)

Beware this dangerous loan scam that’s going around - How to restart a YouTube video with a single keystroke

Beware these tax-related scams - How to set up Windows 11 for a user with impaired vision

How to reset your phone back to its factory default settings - How to quickly hide/unhide your browser’s Bookmarks bar

How to restart a 'frozen' Android device - THIS is why you need a strong password on your WiFi network

Beware these 7 dangerous and irritating recurring scams - How to disable auto-playing videos in the Facebook app

Do this to give an old PC a new life - Make an app open automatically every time you log in to your Mac

How (and why) to delete your DNA test results - Try this if a website won't load (and you know it's online)

How to copy text from an image with your phone - The differences between a Gaming PC and a Workstation

Are free antivirus apps really just as good as the 'paid' ones? - This Windows feature can help if you're colorblind

How to easily add a DVD drive to most any computer - Why you should restart your computer every few days

Did you know Amazon takes trade-ins? - Avoiding junkware when installing free software

How to find the exact model of your phone - How to prevent followers from seeing certain photos on Facebook

Improve your typing skills with this great tool - Q&A: How do I delete my LastPass account?

This is my single best Facebook security tip - 3 great ways to send someone an Amazon Gift Card

How to set up a new Windows PC (the right way) - Prevent Windows Update from restarting your PC while you're working

How to shop at Amazon and pay cash - My #1 tip for protecting your sensitive info from scammers

Force Edge to open new tabs without the News stories - Q&A: Why won’t my computer open this JPEG file?

Beware this dangerous package delivery scam - What’s the difference between Public and Private IP Addresses?

Are there any keyboards with keys that won’t wear off? - How to record the screen on your Mac

Why you should never accept a used modem from your ISP - How to schedule future delivery of a Gmail message

Why you shouldn't respond to ‘Feel Good Posts’ on Facebook - How to instantly restart a YouTube video

How to encrypt your messages in the Messenger app - Should you optimize the Windows Registry?

How to charge any iPhone with any USB-C charger - How to pin a text conversation to the top of the message list

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Stop ads from following you around the web - Teaching your kids how to use technology safely

How to stop ads from following you around the web - How to safely check your email and text messages

Don't fall for the @highlight Facebook hoax - Pin frequently used Windows apps to the Start menu

Is the iPhone’s ‘NameDrop’ feature dangerous? - How to quickly open an Incognito window with your keyboard

The difference between ‘Sharing’ and ‘Copying and Pasting’ - How to quickly launch any app on your Mac

Prevent Chrome from storing your card info - Double your productivity by adding an extra screen to your PC

How to save an extra 5% on every Amazon purchase - Convert a wired Ethernet connection to WiFi with a Windows PC

How to remove your Facebook profile from Google - Q&A: Where can I buy a fireproof external hard drive?

Blanket your entire home with a strong WiFi signal - How to transfer your bookmarks to a new computer

Force your Facebook app to use less cellular data - Give your loved one the gift of security

Check out these great Android tips from Google - What's a good wall charger that’ll charge four devices at once?

Beware these fake "Google" emails - Can you convert laptop RAM into desktop RAM?

How to enable Battery Saver mode on a Windows 11 laptop - Q&A: Does my laptop need a new battery?

Save big at Apple’s Education Store - How to convert a bare drive into an external USB-C 3.1 drive

How to schedule an email for future delivery - Why you should always 'Like' your own Facebook posts

How to check the true speed of your Internet connection - How to save a web page as a PDF on a PC or Mac

Did you know Google is a fantastic conversion tool - How to recover deleted iPhone data without a backup

Beware this dangerous cell phone scam - Use a PC while someone is sleeping in the same room? Try this.

How to temporarily magnify your Windows PC's screen - Finding out how much RAM Windows is using

Can you really trust your computer backup plan? - Why don’t new laptops come with CD/DVD drives?

Beware these dangerous Social Security related scams - Pay attention to this when shopping for a laptop

Make your iPhone flash when a call or text comes in - Should I double the RAM in my new PC?

Restore the hidden right-click options in Windows 11 - Should you upgrade your current computer or replace it?

How to block 'adult' web results from Windows searches - How do I remove a Google account from my Android phone?

Sharing an Internet connection with a nearby building - Does the ‘Geek Squad’ do free virus removal?

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My best tip for choosing a new computer - How to prevent your Facebook account from getting cloned

My Monthly Tech Giveaway is back - Give your phone or tablet a fully-functional clipboard

Why you should review an app's permissions before you install it - How do I pause a ‘Story’ on Facebook

How to stop Google from storing your search history - Do this before applying for a job or college admission

Use this simple makeshift polarizing filter for better smartphone pics - How to use Google as a handy Timer

Make Windows start up with your last-used apps and websites already open - Why you should only download apps from an official app store

This tip just might make your work day a lot more pleasant - Add an optical drive to any computer for around 15 bucks

How to get a quick overview of your PC's health - 3 ways to recover the files from a dead PC

Do this instead of trashing your old computers - Want to receive an alert every time your blog goes down?

Block all websites from accessing your location - Disabling the Promotions tab in Gmail

Your computer really needs a battery backup device - Beware the ‘Professional Squatters’ scam

How to turn off Facebook’s voting reminders - This tip will make it easier to write your blog posts

How to easily back up the photos on your phone - Reminder: You don't need to 'defrag' an SSD

How to quickly get Help with most any Windows program - How do you restart a frozen iPhone?

Wireless keyboard or mouse acting weird? Do this... - How to change the default search engine in Microsoft Edge

Make your phone end calls by pressing the Power button - My favorite tool for completely wiping a hard drive

Can I hide my Facebook profile picture from strangers? - Here’s an easy way to clean your computer’s keyboard

Here's an easy way to extend your iPhone’s battery charge - How to quickly find a recently visited web page

Your Mac offers multiple options for taking screen captures - How to disable Predictive Text on your iPhone

Be sure to delete all emails that contain passwords - How (and why) to enable Clipboard History in Windows 11

7 ways to make your PC boot up faster - Many security pros now advise against frequent password changes

Here's an easy way to cast your PC screen to your TV - Beware this dangerous Walmart gift card scam

Why many new smartphones come without a charger - How do I delete my entire Yahoo account?

Beware this dangerous 'Apple ID' related scam - How to quickly disable WiFi on your smartphone

Should you buy a refurbished computer on Amazon? - How to stop an app from launching automatically on your Mac

Buying a laptop with Windows 11 S - How to quickly find a good half-way meeting point

How to view previous Rick's Daily Pick items - Want to receive a brand new iPhone every year?

This is how I copy photos and files from one PC to another - How to disable In-App Purchases on your phone or tablet

How to avoid sky-high ATM fees - Why you shouldn’t post your vacation plans on social media

How to crop a screenshot before you even capture it - How to forward a text message to someone else

Does Incognito Mode really protect your privacy? - Will using a laptop with the lid closed damage it?

How to block a problem friend's posts from your Facebook Newsfeed - How do I lock my computer using the mouse?

How do I remove my credit card from Google Play? - Be careful when donating to a cause via Facebook

Stop your PC from getting updates from strangers' PCs - Simple tip for protecting your computer from malware

Give your Windows PC an immediate performance boost - Is System Restore sufficient as a Windows backup?

(Corrected) Select the entire URL in Chrome's address bar with one keystroke - Always do this before buying a used iPhone

Select the entire URL in Chrome's address bar with one keystroke - Q&A: How can I find a missing app on my iPhone?

An important warning for parents of small children - How (and why) to add a Legacy Contact to your Apple ID

How to quickly reclaim your privacy with Windows - How to make sure a downloaded file is safe before opening it

How to quickly find a recently visited web page - Tips for switching from Windows to your first Mac

3 quick ways to identify your PC’s CPU type - How to quickly fix text you accidentally typed in all caps

Getting photos of minors removed from Google’s search results - Plan ahead for reporting a lost or stolen credit/debit card

How to make editing text on your phone a lot easier - Your smartphone photos can put your personal security at risk

Quickly get the type, speed and amount of your PC’s RAM - Why do they still make desktop computers?

This dangerous Windows scam will trash your PC - How to use the ‘Sleep Timer’ on your iPhone

Attaching an external monitor to an all-in-one PC - How to 'zoom' text and images in your PC's web browser

Beware these dangerous fake Lowe’s ads on Facebook - How to use Emojis in Windows and macOS

How to quickly find out if a website is safe to visit - Is it safe to sell a router that I just replaced?

7 tips for protecting your kids from cyberthreats - How to quickly adjust screen brightness with Windows 11

Do I need to scan my Smart TV for viruses? - How to delete an entire word from a document with one keystroke

Use your default search engine as a dictionary - Get a PC motherboard’s serial number without opening the case

How to use your iPad as a laptop - Always keep your portable jump starter fully charged

Yes, it’s now safe to update your PC to Windows 11 - Update about the Social Fixer extension mentioned in yesterday's newsletter

How to block politics from your Facebook Newsfeed - Stopping browsers from asking to save passwords

How to remotely erase your lost or stolen smartphone - Don’t fall for this dangerous Apple Gift Card scam

How to get a written transcript of a YouTube video - Great news if you're stuck with bad Internet service

FYI: Your town (probably) has a local Amazon showroom - How to instantly get the current time for any city

How to charge any laptop with your car - How (and why) to enable Night Mode on your computer

Beware this dangerous Facebook Confirmation Code scam - Yes, you can use a 2-button PC mouse with a Mac

How to reset your browser back to its default settings - Getting the most accurate results from Internet speed tests

How to enable Compact View in File Explorer - How’s my daughter getting on Facebook with her phone shut off?

Use Google as an advanced 'Site Search' tool for any website - How to delete a Facebook group

Beware this dangerous Facebook Account Recovery scam - How to read Kindle ebooks without a Kindle device

Reminder: A new device doesn't require a new Facebook account - The handiest tool on my tech bench

Beware games and quizzes on Facebook - How to recover a deleted Gmail contact

How to quickly find out what a used computer is worth - How to preview a page in Chrome for Android without opening it

This tip will make your phone’s battery last longer - Q&A: Should I get a WiFi Extender or a Mesh Network System?

How to quickly find most anything on your Windows PC - How to enable Enhanced Safe Browsing in Chrome

How to search Google for a person’s social media accounts - Why is Facebook so easy to hack?

Be careful when dealing with ‘Friends’ on Facebook - How to quickly transfer photos from your camera or phone to your PC

Is that empty ink cartridge really empty? - What to do if someone asks to let them remotely control your computer

Why you shouldn’t store your photos on your phone - How to check if a used phone was reported lost or stolen

Stop Windows 11 from tracking your every move - How to accurately evaluate the reviews on Amazon

How to search Google for multiple words at once - Prevent your laptop from getting stolen on campus

How to quickly find your car in a huge parking lot - Securely wiping an external hard drive with a Mac

Tips for choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP) - How to do a clean install of Windows 11

How to boot Windows 11 into Safe Mode with the F8 key - Find the perfect gift for virtually anyone with Amazon Gift Finder

Are all the apps on your phone still safe to use? - Thanks so much for reading and sharing my tech tips

Why you should never ‘Unsubscribe’ from SPAM emails - Why you should follow the ‘Need to know’ rule on social media

3 reasons why you need an external hard drive - How to open the ‘Settings’ screen on a ChromeBook

Using a new laptop before the battery is fully charged - Make life easier by using multiple web browsers

7 tips for extending your Android phone’s battery life - Be careful when syncing is enabled on your devices

Protect your Google account with Two-Factor Authentication - Beware this dangerous Facebook scam

Want to see all the passwords Google is storing for you? - Tips for making almost any photo look better

Security software erroneously blocking my blog posts - Proactive server cybersecurity: How to make sure your server is protected

Take great portraits without expensive photography gear - How to save big on tech gear at Amazon

Watch out for disaster relief donation scams - Make Windows 11 tell you when a restart is required to install updates

Your iPhone can read web pages aloud to you - Connecting a PC directly to a modem that’s in another room

How to enable 'Secure Sign-In' on your Windows PC - Why you should ditch the Facebook app

How to prepare for your next hard drive crash - Be careful when shopping for a new Windows laptop

How can I tell if my computer has a virus? - Think twice before allowing someone to remotely access your PC

An important warning about your Facebook privacy settings - How to add an Emergency Contact to your phone

Connecting a full-size computer keyboard to a tablet - How to make the Windows Desktop icons easier to see

How much of your phone’s storage is being used? - Why you should enable Two-Factor Authentication on absolutely everything

Why you shouldn’t keep tons of photos on your phone - Avoid the fake ‘Target 50% Off’ coupons on Facebook

How to avoid falling victim to Cybercrime - Making more room on your browser’s crowded Bookmarks bar

How to do a clean install of Windows 11 - Removing a virus when your antivirus app won’t open

Need a 100TB SSD? - Force File Explorer to default to ‘This PC’ in Windows 11

Why does Apple call their computers ‘Macs’? - How to use the F8 key to boot Windows 11 into Safe Mode

Putting a DVD drive in a laptop that didn’t come with one - Protecting your IP security camera(s) with a password

This is probably my best tech tip, ever - Why you should follow the ‘Need to know’ rule on social media

Why you need to be using multiple browsers - Things to consider when shopping for a new computer

How to make your battery backup work as long as possible - Q&A: How can I hide from a stalker on Facebook?

Are 5G phones safe to use? - Enable Two-Factor Authentication on your Google account

8 tips for safely banking and shopping online - How to start seeing a Facebook friend’s posts in your Newsfeed again

Skepticism is your best friend when it comes to the Internet - Facebook acting strange? It could be a malicious app

Scanning old family photos - Take a portable WiFi network with you when you travel

Amazon wants your unwanted electronic gadgets - How to transfer files between Android and Mac

Should you shut a laptop with an SSD down before moving it? - How to add Emergency Contacts to your phone

Things to consider before taking your PC to a repair shop - How to tell stories using photography

Is Windows’ primary purpose to spy on us? - Beware this dangerous “postal” gift card scam

Finding a cheap, but reliable SSD for an older laptop - This MacBook setting can help your arthritic fingers

Scammers could be impersonating you on Messenger - Do WiFi cameras still work when the Internet is down?

How to safely clean your TV or monitor screen - Review: Timeusb 12V 100Ah Pro LiFePO4 Battery

Set Google Play to only auto-update apps over WiFi - How (and when) to use Power Saving mode on Android

Using Gmail for a business email address - How to place a folder on the Windows Desktop

Using the same thumb drive with both Windows and Macs - Do surge suppressors really work?

Which type of cable is better, DVI or HDMI? - The quickest way to switch WiFi networks on Android

Protecting your computer from lightning strikes - Installing an SSD as a second drive

Everything you’ve ever posted on Facebook is searchable - Can you still get Malwarebytes at no charge?

Is it really dangerous to store files on thumb drives? - How to physically destroy a hard drive

Here’s a simple tip for protecting your sensitive info - Beware these insidious ‘Help the Wounded Vets’ scams

Why you need a Battery Backup Device: A real-world example - Where to get a roll of old film developed

Removing a stubborn antivirus app from your PC - Why it’s so important to protect your email account from hackers

Beware fake confirmation emails for online purchases - How to pin an SMS text conversation to the top of the list

Beware of 'friends' asking for help on Facebook - How to enable ‘Battery Saver’ mode on your Android phone

Why you shouldn’t send suspicious files to the Recycle Bin - How to remove recently opened files from the Windows Start menu

How to quickly share files with other nearby Apple devices - Why you should never log into third-party websites with Facebook

Harness the real power of browser bookmarks - Changing the name on a used iPhone

How to disable auto-playing videos in the Facebook app - Combining several short videos into one long one

Here's a fantastic alternative to Microsoft Office - Adding a second screen to an older computer

My best tip for protecting your sensitive info from scammers - Microsoft can’t seem to stop trashing their own reputation

Block websites from asking to send notifications - Why you should restart your computer every few days

How to give your phone a temporary ‘burner’ number - Quickly check the balance on most any gift card

How to quickly reopen a recently closed browser tab - How to use a wired Ethernet connection with a newer MacBook

Declutter Windows’ File Explorer by hiding empty drives - Can you tell if a person received a Facebook friend request?

Don’t depend on Facebook’s privacy settings to protect your info - How to turn off notifications for an app on Android

How to protect your Android devices from ransomware - How to quickly take a full-page screenshot with Firefox

How to quickly find most any Windows setting - This is the fastest and easiest way to track a package

Prevent unauthorized charges by 'locking' your bank cards - Finding the model number of a MacBook Pro

How to remove your Google profile picture - Beware this dangerous fake Windows security alert

How to charge your phone as quickly as possible - Try this first when the Facebook mobile app isn’t working

How to exclude an unwanted website from a Google search - The best way to open a link in a new browser tab

How to disable ‘AI Prompts’ in your Opera browser - Set a minimum Font Size for your Mac’s Safari browser

Q&A: Why is my Chromebook typing in all caps? - How to disable the ‘Sign in with Google’ prompts you see on the web

Stop Windows from changing your default printer - How to switch the functions of your mouse buttons

Force Chrome to always display the full URL - Beware scammers using AI to create fake adult content (featuring you)

How to reduce your monthly Internet bill - How to convert music on old cassette tapes to MP3s

Prevent third-party apps from accessing your Gmail messages - Undoing a System Restore on a Windows PC

Tips for keeping your web browser running fast and secure - How to turn off notifications for a specific app on Android

Heads-Up: Microsoft is removing Cortana from Windows - How to tweak Facebook to reduce cellular data usage

Q&A: Would using two network adapters double my Internet speed? - Q&A: Why am I getting duplicate Facebook friend requests?

Q&A: Do Macs have a ‘System Information’ screen? - Q&A: Why can’t people share my Facebook posts?

Backing up important files to a USB flash drive - Why you don’t have to pay for driver updates

Q&A: What's the best Android text editor app? - Why you should avoid ‘Quizzes’ on Facebook

How to unhide hidden System Tray icons on Windows 11 - Retrieving a forgotten password from a browser

How to use 'Night Light' on Windows 11 - Save time by using these handy keyboard shortcuts

Connecting an external monitor to a Chromebook - How to quickly save any web page as a PDF document

How to watch local TV while you're traveling - Q&A: How can I make the text bigger on my iPhone?

Create a screensaver slideshow of your favorite photos on Windows 11 - Select which network your Mac will try to connect to first

Warning: Your password manager is dangerous - How to enable WiFi Calling on your iPhone

Getting the most accurate results from an Internet speed test - Earning extra cash from home using your computer

How to quickly count the words in a Notepad document - Warning: More Macs are now getting infected with malware

Chrome now checks for typos in URLs - Retrieving files from a damaged ultrabook

How to use older USB devices with a new MacBook - Q&A: Should I let my neighbor piggyback off my WiFi network?

Which is better, a hard drive or a much smaller SSD? - Don’t fall for the 'Deadline Tomorrow' Facebook hoax

8 tips for a faster Internet experience - How to see the numbers you've blocked on your phone

Computer acting strange? Try this first - Why you (probably) don't need a cellular-capable tablet

Try these 4 handy mouse tricks - Watching YouTube while working in another program

Force your browser to always use a secure connection - 7 tips for effectively dealing with Robocalls

Regaining control of a hacked router - How to connect an older desktop PC to WiFi

Your antivirus says your PC is clean, but is it really? - Beware these deceptive ‘cheap laptop’ scams

Making a laptop shut down when you close the lid - Business owners qualify for special perks and pricing at Amazon

Using an external monitor with a laptop lid closed - Beware this dangerous Apple-related phishing scam

How much is your hacked account worth? - Prevent your iPhone's screen from turning off automatically

Try this first when a USB device refuses to work - Q&A: Why buy a Mac when Windows PCs are so much cheaper?

Clear out junk with Windows 11’s Cleanup Recommendations tool - How to use both numbers and letters in your iPhone's passcode

Can I disable the frustrating SmartScreen thing in Edge? - Ignore any Facebook message that contains this phrase

How to get the exact model of your Android phone - Is it safe to completely disable Windows updates?

FYI: Windows 10 isn’t going away any time soon - Set an app to open automatically when you log in to your Mac

Switching back to Windows 10 after installing Windows 11 - How to quickly open a folder in new File Explorer tab

Alternatives to the Facebook app - Q&A: How do you switch Windows out of S mode?

Quickly preview a file on your Mac without opening it - Two ways to quickly view the Desktop in Windows 11

This Windows service is spying on you - How to quickly change WiFi networks on Android

Is it safe to keep a laptop plugged in all the time? - Prevent a problem Facebook friend from seeing your posts

Why you need to back up your backups - Q&A: Can you help me get back into my LastPass account?

Tips for enhancing the privacy and security of your Android devices - Q&A: Is there a surcharge for using WiFi instead of cellular data?

Love Notepad? Give Notepad++ a try - Beware fraudulent ads on Facebook

9 reasons why I recommend buying tech gear from Amazon - How to capture steadier video with your iPhone 14

Safely shop online by paying with a virtual credit card - Q&A: Is there an easy way to disable Microsoft Defender?

Facebook probably owes you some money (yes, really) - How every user of a shared PC can use their own Chrome bookmarks

Q&A: How many subscribers open ALL of your emails? - Which is better, Wi-FI or a wired Ethernet connection?

How do I change the password on my Chromebook? - Beware the dangerous ‘Lowe’s Mother’s Day Coupon’ Facebook scam

How to choose parts for a home-built PC - 10 tips for starting and writing a successful blog

Copy text from an image with your phone - This is why you need a password on your WiFi network

Why you should periodically open Google Play on your Chromebook - Why you (probably) need a USB optical drive

Beware fake purchase receipts that arrive in your email - Scam alert: Ignore this very irritating Messenger hoax

Quickly uninstall any Windows program and remove all its traces - How to quickly redial the last number you called

Make your Windows 11 PC more responsive with Efficiency Mode - What happened to the Control Panel in Windows 11?

Wireless anti-static wrist straps are a waste of money - How to schedule an email reminder for yourself

Can carrying a sleeping laptop damage the hard drive? - Can you recommend a simple Screen Recorder app for Linux

Beware this dangerous ‘DocuSign’ email scam - Q&A: Do Chromebooks have keyboard shortcuts?

Warning: Fake ‘Update Chrome’ notices are spreading malware - Reminder: Fast charging requires a fast charging cable

Is it really safe to use Linux on an older PC? - Make Windows 11 notifications less irritating

Make your PC’s text cursor easier to see - How (and when) to boot your Mac into Safe Mode

Make your phone's YouTube app drain less battery juice - What to do if your PC’s hard drive starts making noises

How to quickly copy a web page's URL to the Clipboard - Make File Explorer default to ‘This PC’

How to quickly adjust the volume on your phone - How to view tons of technical info about your Android device

Tip for keeping your new computer running like new - Bookmark these super-handy online conversion tools

My favorite Mac keyboard shortcuts - When to click ‘Apply’ in a Windows dialog box

How to delete your entire Google search history - Transferring videos from VHS to DVDs

Make Windows 11 a lot better with this app - Tip for avoiding unwanted add-on software

Do this to give your PC an immediate speed boost - Q&A: Can you use a portable power station as a UPS?

I love this awesome online photo editor - Let a contact call you when your iPhone is on Do Not Disturb

How (and when) to temporarily pause Windows Updates - How to remove stored passwords from Chrome and Firefox

Add a Group Policy Editor to any version of Windows - Beware scammers asking for gift cards

Why you should activate Storage Sense on your PC - Try this first if your laptop won’t turn on

How to instantly select ALL items at once - Disabling the touch screen on a Windows PC

Open any file when you don't have a compatible app - Stop Chrome from using Google Lens for image searches

Disable Edge's Discover button with a simple settings change - A really small, but powerful desktop PC

Link directly to a specific paragraph on a web page - How to safely buy a used computer off Craigslist

How to make your PC more secure in seconds - View yesterday’s birthdays on Facebook

Quickly find the mouse pointer on a cluttered PC screen - My thoughts on all those tech layoffs

Stop Windows 11 from spying on you - Q&A: How do I reopen a browser tab I closed by accident?

Quickly find out if a used phone has been reported stolen - Remove the Weather icon from the Taskbar in Windows 11

Make lightning fast searches on your Mac - Force Windows shortcuts to always ‘Run as administrator’ by default

Quickly eliminate Facebook’s most irritating annoyances - Transferring photos from a dead PC to a new one

How to hide Edge's right-hand sidebar - Avoid this dangerous ‘Apple Tech Support’ scam

Disable autoplaying videos on ALL sites with Chrome - How to record the screen on your Mac

Should I get an iPad with the cellular option? - Beware this recurring ‘Buffalo Wild Wings Gift Card’ scam

4 tips for keeping older family members safe online - Waze will point you to the nearest charging stations for your EV

How to remove the new ‘Discover’ button from Edge - Quickly find the approximate location for a telephone area code

Which auto-startup apps are bogging down your PC? - Why you should use a ‘Standard’ Windows user account

5 ways to waste money when buying a new computer - How (and why) to quickly print out your PC's system info

Why you should uninstall any apps that you don't use - How (and why) to protect your PayPal account with 2-Step Verification

Deleting all Gmail messages at once - Deleting a lost iPhone’s backup from iCloud

How to make your HomePod stop listening for 'Hey, Siri' - How to make the Print Screen key always open Windows’ Snipping Tool

How to type the Copyright symbol into any document - How to display the ‘System Info’ screen with your PC’s keyboard

Try Pausing OneDrive syncing to speed up a sluggish PC - Make thumb typing easier on an iPad

Android privacy and security tips - Taking just part of a house off-grid to go solar

Find out if your Internet is down without calling your ISP - How to enable Low Power Mode on your MacBook

How to watch YouTube videos in slow motion - How to choose the right Surge Protector for your devices

How to download ALL the data Google has about you - Here's the fastest way to open the Windows Settings app

How to recover a photo you accidentally deleted from your iPhone - How (and why) to hide your Facebook ‘Friends List’

Correction to broken link in this morning's Rick's Tech Tips Newsletter

Find and remove persistent malware with Microsoft Defender Offline - How (and why) to disable ‘File and Printer Sharing’ on your PC

LastPass' own Master Password stolen by hacker - Dead-giveaways that a Facebook post is a hoax

How (and when) to reset your PC’s network adapters - Share contents of your Windows Clipboard with other devices

What to do if your Internet is too expensive - How to make sure your downloads aren’t infected with a virus

Windows: Quickly find out how many files are in a folder - No, Facebook is not going to start charging users a fee

Who makes better laptops, Dell or HP? - How to forward a text message to someone else

Yes, free antivirus apps are just as good as paid apps - What's the Mac equivalent of Ctrl+Alt+Del?

Tips for fixing a slow Internet connection - How to stop Firefox from storing your card info

What's the difference between System Images and regular backups? - Can you make money from YouTube Shorts?

How to safely check your email and text messages - Is it ok to buy a used SSD?

How to prevent Opera from storing your card info - How to enable Live Captions on Windows 11

Beware clicking links on Facebook unless you trust the original poster - 1,897 TB of SSD storage?

Adding a DVD drive to a new laptop - Can you determine someone’s location by their IP address?

How to quickly take a full-page screenshot with Firefox - My best tip for protecting your online accounts from hackers

How to prevent Edge from storing your card info - How to reset the username and password on a router

How to quickly find out what hardware is inside your PC - Making a Mac’s mouse pointer easier to see

How (and why) to prevent Chrome from storing your credit card info - Amazon wants your unwanted gadgets

Stop your PC from logging your activity and sending it to Microsoft - Photoshop too expensive? Give GIMP a try.

How to print a web page from your iPhone or iPad - Quickly eliminate all the junk from your Facebook Newsfeed

How to avoid installing buggy Windows updates - What to do if you forget your Mac login password

Make sure your phone only auto-updates apps over WiFi - Making a PC shut down at the same time every night

Use the same USB flash drive with both PCs and Macs - Find out how much data each app on a PC is using

Q&A: How do I import bookmarks from Chrome into Edge - Q&A: Can I safely delete the files that came on my new USB hard drive?

Is Malwarebytes pulling a bait and switch on us? - Protect your Amazon account with Two-Factor Authentication

Why USB flash drives make horrible long-term storage media - If your PC is acting weird, it’s probably malware

Why you MUST remember your LastPass master password - Tips for creating and storing your computer’s backups

Stop ads from following you around the web - Are all the Facebook scams you write about actually real?

Why it’s best to connect a printer via USB instead of WiFi - Turn on notifications for a Facebook post without commenting on it

Don't log into a third-party websites or apps with Facebook - Viewing saved passwords on your iPhone

Hiding your Facebook photos from strangers - How to become a published author in as little as 24 hours

How to view a web page's source code with Chrome - Q&A: How do I keep notifications on my PC’s screen longer?

How to quickly recover from an errant click or keystroke - Extending an Internet connection to a distant building

Scan your PC for malware before taking it to a repair shop - How to quickly open File Explorer with your keyboard

Why disabling GPS/Location Services won’t hide your location - Force Chrome to always show the current page's full URL

Adding Bluetooth to an older computer - Beware this dangerous bank account scam

Use your smartphone as an alarm clock - Should you connect to your router via WiFi or wired Ethernet?

Make everything on your iPhone's screen easier to see - Log into multiple accounts on the same website at once

Why do computers still crash after all these years? - How to switch the functions of the mouse buttons in Windows 11

Call frequently-called contacts directly from your Android phone’s Home screen - Pin a web page to the Taskbar with the Edge browser

How (and why) to enable the root user account on a Mac - Get the scoop on Windows 11 security directly from Microsoft

Force-restarting a frozen iPhone - Check the true speed of your Internet connection

Those Microsoft 'Unusual sign-in activity' emails are fake - Why ranges and dryers run on 240 volts instead of 120

Block websites from tracking your location with Chrome - My favorite alternate keyboard for Android

Stop websites from asking to track your location with Firefox - Use your old smartphone as a security camera

How to remotely erase a lost or stolen smartphone - How to unfreeze a frozen Taskbar in Windows 11

How to check to see if a used phone was reported stolen - Create a desktop shortcut to a PC's Bluetooth settings

Add a numbers row to your Android phone's keyboard - Q&A: How can I find a file I downloaded to my phone?

Manually setting the time zone on an iPhone - Logging into WordPress without the Two-Factor Authentication code

How much RAM can your computer support? - Teach Siri how to pronounce a contact’s name correctly

How many times can you recharge your MacBook's battery? - Storing multiple System Image backups on one backup drive

How to check the temperature of your PC's processor - Does Carbonite back up Macs too or just Windows PCs?

How to instantly restart a YouTube video - Remove the previews from your Gmail inbox

Is cleanmgr.exe a virus? - The magic of Ctrl+F

Here’s a simple way to avoid spam emails - Replace audio notifications with visual alerts on Windows 11

Stop your PC from exchanging Windows Updates with other PCs via the Internet - Quickly hide all Mac Windows except the one you're using

Reminder: Only use one antivirus app at a time - Does your browser need to be updated? Find out now.

How to see which Android apps can access your Contacts - Make your social media posts really stand out from the crowd

How to use Google as an instant dictionary - Why OlderGeeks is my favorite downloads site

Use this app to identify (and block) unknown callers - What's the best antivirus program for a Mac?

Make your phone's LED flash when someone calls you - Why is my computer’s CPU overheating?

How to quickly find any archived email - Are ‘Vampire Electronics’ sucking your bank account dry?

Happy New Year!