Saturday, January 28, 2023 – Adding Bluetooth to an older computer – Beware this dangerous bank account scam

Reminder: Facebook’s privacy settings can’t fully protect your personal info

To their credit, Facebook provides some pretty powerful tools for protecting your personal information and photos from hackers and scammers.

Luckily, most anything you post or publish on your Facebook Timeline or Profile page can be locked down fairly tight if you wisely choose your privacy settings and post audience.

But that being said, there is simply no such thing as complete privacy and security on Facebook.

Always remember this:  Anything you post or publish on the Internet is subject to being stolen and misused at any time, regardless of how strict your privacy settings are. Sadly, that’s just a fact of life in the Internet age.

This post goes into detail about the dangers of posting sensitive info and photos online. I encourage you to read it if you haven’t done so already.

The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…

• Q&A: Can you add Bluetooth to an older computer?

In most cases, the answer is yes (and it’s easy and cheap to boot).

• Scam alert: Beware this dangerous bank account scam

This one is very dangerous, but it’s also easy to recognize and avoid.

• 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…

One Touch 5 Dashboard & Windshield Universal Car Mount Phone Holder (#ad)

Do you struggle with managing your smartphone while you’re driving?

You know you shouldn’t be holding your phone (or anything else for that matter) while you’re driving, but you still need to keep it handy so you can quickly grab it in case of an emergency.

And if you use your phone for navigation, that can present an entirely different set of problems.

Well, this little gem solves all of them in one fell swoop.

Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…

The power of learning (from the mistakes of others)

Let’s face it – we all make mistakes. The key is learning from them (especially the ones made by others).

Tech news that caught my eye…

• Mobile phone batteries’ life may last three times longer thanks to this innovation

• Bitwarden password vaults targeted in Google ads phishing attack

• Incognito mode on Chrome for Android just got a lot more useful

• iPhone 14’s Emergency SOS via satellite feature touted as a ‘game changer’ by search and rescue teams

• Now could be a great time to trade in your smartphone: Here’s why

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