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This is your Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Update for Wednesday, August 11, 2021.
Topics covered in this issue…
–Want to stop paying big bucks for Microsoft Office?
–How to transfer your browser bookmarks to a new computer
–Q&A: Can I make the notifications stay on my PC’s screen longer?
–Q&A: Why is the Start Menu popping up on my PC at random times?
–Here’s actor and comedian Steve Martin doing something, well…a little different.
–Info about my photo/file recovery service
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Today’s Quick Tip….
Want to stop paying big bucks for Microsoft Office?
As you probably know, Microsoft Office is the most popular Office suite on the planet for business and enterprise users.
I’m also sure you know it comes with a pretty hefty price tag.
What you might not be aware of however is you can get a free open source replacement for Microsoft Office that doesn’t cost a penny.
Actually, there are several open source Office suites to choose from, but Libre Office is the cream of the crop in my humble opinion.
Libre Office supports most all of the really important features and functionality of MS Office, and it has no problem whatsoever reading and writing files in MS Office format.
When the next pricey MS Office update (or billing period) rolls around, do yourself a favor and give Libre Office a try before you lay out your cash yet again for MS Office.
I personally know lots of folks who have made the switch and almost all of them are very glad they did.
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From the blog…
How to transfer your browser bookmarks to a new computer
If you’re planning to buy a new computer you’ll need to transfer your files and other info from the old machine to the new one. And some of the most important things you’ll need to transfer are the bookmarks you have saved in your web browser(s).
This post has step-by-step instructions for transferring your bookmarks in both the Google Chrome and Firefox browsers.
Q&A: Can I make the notifications stay on my PC’s screen longer?
A reader wants to know if it’s possible to extend the length of time notifications remain on her Windows 10 PC’s screen. The answer is yes, and this post explains how.
Q&A: Why is the Start Menu popping up on my PC at random times?
A reader asks for help with preventing the Start menu from popping up on her computer screen at random times. This post has the solution.
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.
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Rick’s Daily Pick…
Orka Talking Clock for Seniors
Do you have a loved one with impaired hearing, impaired vision and/or dementia?
If so, this special talking clock can help ensure an enhanced quality of life for them in their golden years.
The day and time are displayed with large, easy to read letters and numbers and the volume of the various audible alerts can be adjusted all the way up to 90 decibels!
What’s more, you can even record alerts and audible messages in your own voice to give your loved one a little extra peace of mind.
In short, this is a fantastic clock for those who need a little extra assistance throughout the day.
n cooling pad from Havit will help dissipate your laptop’s heat and potentially prolong its useful life.
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Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Here’s actor and comedian Steve Martin doing something, well…a little different.
You probably know Steve Martin as a talented actor and comedian. But did you know he’s an accomplished musician as well?
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Rick’s Photo / File Recovery Service…
Do you have precious photos and/or other irreplaceable files that you’d like to recover from a non-working computer?
Chances are I’ll be able to recover them for you, even if the machine won’t turn on or start up correctly.
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