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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Thursday, July 20, 2023
Topics covered in this issue…
• Skepticism is your best friend when it comes to the Internet
• Facebook acting strange? It could be a malicious app
• Q&A: How can I add a ‘Windows’ key to an older keyboard?
• Timelapse video: Starscapes
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Today’s featured tech tip….
Skepticism is your best friend when it comes to the Internet
The Internet is truly one of the most fascinating (and most useful) inventions in the history of the world.
A research project that in times past would have required a time-consuming visit to a library can now be completed in a manner of minutes, if not seconds – right from your favorite easy chair.
But there’s a problem with all the info that’s currently available on the Internet: much of it is either incomplete, misleading or even downright false.
As you surely know, the Internet is the greatest of equalizers. Anyone possessing a computer or smartphone can upload any information they want to the web and make it available for the entire world to see, even if that info is low-quality garbage that’s dangerous to the reader.
That’s why it’s very important to always take steps to verify everything you read online with at least a couple of other trusted sources.
And when I say “trusted” sources, I don’t mean two additional sources that always (and only) publish things that you agree with.
It’s extremely easy to get caught up in a “bubble” in which the only sites we visit are the ones that match our own world view. While it’s fine to hang out online with other people who tend to agree with us about most things, just always remember this…
If you’re caught up in a bubble, everything you read or watch while you’re in that bubble will likely be shaded with the same type of slant. And if that slant happens to be wrong or misleading you can rest assured that everything you read will likely be wrong or misleading.
My recommendation is to make it a point to venture out of your own little bubble on occasion. See what “the other side” is saying about a topic that’s in the news or whatever is on your mind at the time.
I’ll admit that I fall victim to this bubble effect myself at times. I believe we all do because it’s simple human nature.
I’ll just finish with this…
Take everything you read or watch on the Internet (and on broadcast media for that matter) with a grain of salt. Treat everything with a healthy dose of skepticism until you’ve had a chance to verify it by checking other sources.
And when I say everything, I do mean everything – even the info I provide on my own blogs and in my newsletter.
After all, as hard as I try to provide accurate information, I’m human and I make a mistake every now and then.
When you see that I’ve made one I’ll greatly appreciate it if you’ll hit the “Reply” button and tell me about it so I can set the record straight.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• Facebook acting strange? It could be a malicious app
This post explains how to find out.
• Q&A: How can I add a ‘Windows’ key to an older keyboard?
The answer is yes. This post explains how.
• 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…
Maxpart 1000W 12v DC to 110v AC Car Power Inverter
Keep this little gem handy and you’ll be able to power multiple small 120V AC appliances and gadgets right from your car/truck battery.
No power grid needed. Great for camping and emergencies.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Absolutely fascinating.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• The official Windows launch of Nearby Share adds some new features
• Nissan follows Ford and GM in adopting Tesla charging
• ASUS will manufacture and develop new Intel NUC mini PCs
• Google is making some employees work without the Internet to keep them safe from cyberattacks
• WhatsApp gets feature to quickly open chats with unknown phone numbers
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