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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Saturday, January 27, 2024
Topics covered in this issue…
• How to change the default search engine in Chrome on Android
• How to choose ‘unguessable’ answers to security questions
• Q&A: Should I replace a 4 year old SSD just to be safe?
• Video: Incredible 4K images of Mars
• January’s Tech Tips Giveaway – Win this ViewSonic VX3276-4K-MHD 32 Inch 4K UHD Monitor
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Today’s featured 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 screen.
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…
• How to choose ‘unguessable’ answers to security questions
You’ll be surprised when you find out how easy it is.
• Q&A: Should I replace a 4 year old SSD just to be safe?
This post has the answer.
• 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…
Amazon Basics Bi-Directional HDMI to DVI Adapter Cable
Looking for a way to connect a monitor with a DVI connection to a computer that only has an HDMI port? If so, you need this.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Video: Incredible 4K images of Mars
And incredible they are.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• US Senator: NSA needs to stop buying Americans’ info from shady data brokers
• Google Bard could help you with your text messages
• PayPal joins AI craze, announces AI-driven products
• Tesla recalls 200,000 cars due to camera bug (but it’s already fixed)
• What is 5G home internet? What to know before you sign up
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