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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Saturday, April 30, 2022
Topics covered in this issue…
• How to change the default search engine in Chrome on Android
• Yes, the Facebook app really is draining your iPhone’s battery
• Apple wants to prove they’re concerned about your privacy
• Video: Chelsea and Grace Constable performing “Jerry’s Breakdown”
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Today’s Quick Tech Tip….
How to change the default search engine in Chrome on Android
If you have an Android phone it’s a pretty good bet that you use Chrome as your web browser since Chrome comes preinstalled on all Android devices.
And if that’s the case, you’re probably also using Google as your default search engine since Chrome uses it by default.
However, you aren’t stuck with Google if you’d prefer having a different search engine set as the default.
Truth be told, you can easily change the default search engine in Chrome’s settings with just a few quick taps. Here’s how:
1 – Tap the Chrome icon to launch the app.
2 – Tap the three dots in the top-right corner of the app.
3 – Tap Settings.
4 – Tap Search engine.
5 – Select the search engine you’d like to set as the default from the list.
That’s all there is to it. From now on your device’s Chrome browser will automatically complete your searches using the search engine you just selected as the new default.
But what if you use a third-party browser instead of Chrome?
As luck would have it, you have the option of choosing a new default search engine for that browser as well. Simply open your browser’s Settings and look for the Search Engine option.
If you have trouble finding the setting you’re looking for I’ll be happy to help. Simply reply to this email with the name of the browser you’re using and I’ll send you a link with instructions for changing the default search engine.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• Yes, the Facebook app really is draining your iPhone’s battery
If you’ve been suspecting that the Facebook app drains your iPhone’s battery, you’re right. This post explains a simple way to put a stop to it.
• Apple wants to prove they’re concerned about your privacy
Apple claims to be really concerned about your privacy when you use their software and services. This post explains what they’re doing to prove it.
• 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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Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Video: Chelsea and Grace Constable performing “Jerry’s Breakdown”
Once again the ultra-talented Constable sisters demonstrate their absolute mastery of the guitar.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Google gives 50% bonus to Android 13 Beta bug bounty hunters
• Twitter: Oops, we’ve been overstating our number of users since 2019
• Microsoft tests a limited VPN for Microsoft Edge
• Google Docs adds warning labels for dodgy links and files after a wave of phishing attacks
• Jack Dorsey says he’s against permanent Twitter bans, with an asterisk
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