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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Thursday, May 30, 2024
Topics covered in this issue…
• How to use your default search engine as an instant dictionary
• Q&A: Why are deleted files not going into the Recycle Bin?
• 10 powerful blogging tips for beginners
• “For the love of the game…”
• May’s Tech Tips Giveaway: TP-Link Deco AXE4900 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Mesh WiFi System
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Monthly Tech Giveaway….
We have a winner for April…
Congratulations to Gary M. from Warren City, Michigan for winning the Anker 521 300W Portable Power Station in April’s Tech Tips Giveaway.
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Today’s featured tech tip….
How to use your default search engine as an instant 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 and hold your finger on the word till a menu pops up.
2 – Tap Web search.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• Q&A: Why are deleted files not going into the Recycle Bin?
This post has the answer (and the fix).
• 10 powerful blogging tips for beginners
Take your blogging to the next level.
• 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.
Rick’s Daily Pick…
Acer KB272 EBI 27″ IPS Full HD Monitor
Have you been wanting to upgrade to a large 27″ monitor but you’ve been put off by the high price? Well this is a fantastic choice for the money.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
We really need to let kids be kids.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• US House bill would require security reviews on some vehicles from China
• Microsoft warns of major gift card fraud scheme sweeping through victims
• How AI could change EV charging
• Google is killing off the messaging service inside Google Maps
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