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This is your Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Update for Saturday, May 29, 2021.
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Today’s Quick Tip….
Do you always read the list of “permissions” an app requires before you install it on your device?
If you don’t, you really need to start.
Many apps require permissions that are quite intrusive, but totally unrelated to the task the app was created to perform.
It took me all of one minute to find an app to use as an example for this tip.
I went to Google and searched for the term “Flashlight App”.
The very first app to pop up in the list of search results requires these permissions.
Now why on earth would a simple “flashlight” app need to do all those things? All it has to do is turn on the camera’s flash LED.
Recommendation: Always carefully review the permissions an app “requires” before you install it.
If you see something on the list that seems way out of bounds ask yourself if there’s a reason why they want it. Trust me, there is.
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From the blog…
Scam alert: Beware this insidious scam targeting retirees
Scammers are always on the lookout for easy victims. This post explains what to look out for with the latest scam.
Protect everything in your home with a ‘Whole House Surge Suppressor’
Installing a ‘Whole House Surge Protector’ is a great way to protect every gadget and appliance in your entire home with a single device.
Q&A: How can I make the mouse pointer bigger in Windows 10?
Do you have trouble keeping track of the mouse pointer on your PC’s screen? This post explains how to make it larger, and thus easier to see.
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Today’s inspirational post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
It’s never too late to start making up for lost time
Do you have regrets over things that you’ve always wanted to do, but never got around to doing? If so, you need to read this.
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