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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Topics covered in this issue…
• Why many smartphones are now being shipped without chargers
• How to pin the Volume Mixer to the Taskbar in Windows 11
• Q&A: How can I get Facebook and Pinterest to load on my work computer?
• Video: “A girl and her dog”
• June’s Tech Tips Giveaway: CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD PFC 1500VA/1000W Sinewave UPS System
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Today’s featured tech tip….
Why many smartphones are now being shipped without chargers
Planning to buy a new smartphone any time soon?
If so, don’t be surprised if you open the box and discover there’s no charger for the device included in the package.
Apple has already stopped supplying chargers with some of their new devices (including the iPhone 12), and Samsung and several other manufacturers are beginning the process of eliminating them as well.
Their reasons for doing this are as follows:
1 – They feel since most consumers now have multiple chargers on hand already there’s really no need to include another one with new devices.
2 – Many existing devices such as computers, automobiles and even modern TV sets have USB ports that can be used to charge our smaller devices.
3 – Eliminating the chargers from the packages means they can use smaller and lighter boxes, saving the company money on packaging materials and shipping costs (which of course means higher profits).
4 – They say eliminating the charger also contributes to a “greener” environment since they’ll be able to ship a lot more devices on each pallet, resulting in fewer shipments having to be made overall.
Whether you agree with those reasons or not (I happen to think they are dubious), this is the future of the gadgets world.
Bottom line: Either hang on to your charger(s) when you ditch your current device(s) or make plans to purchase a good third-party charger when the time comes for your next gadget upgrade.
I’d love to hear your thoughts on this…
Do you think it’s a great idea? Is it terrible?
Feel free to hit the “Reply” button on this email and weigh in with your opinion.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• How to pin the Volume Mixer to the Taskbar in Windows 11
Step-by-step instructions.
• Q&A: How can I get Facebook and Pinterest to load on my work computer?
This one of those situations in which you probably can’t. Read this to learn why.
• 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…
Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Tactical Edition GPS Smartwatch
Garmin is famous for the quality and flexibility of their expansive line of GPS-enabled smartwatches. This is one of their most highly rated models.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Cuteness overload.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Nvidia overtakes Microsoft as the world’s most valuable company
• Elon Musk’s X lawsuit against Media Matters scheduled for trial in April
• Apple operating systems are being targeted by attackers
• Fisker is the latest EV startup to declare bankruptcy
• Proton is taking its privacy-first apps to a nonprofit foundation model
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