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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Saturday, May 4, 2024
Topics covered in this issue…
• How to quickly get detailed info about your PC’s hardware
• How to protect your Facebook account from hackers
• How to avoid installing unwanted add-ons with free software
• Time-lapse video: The amazing Northern Lights
• May’s Tech Tips Giveaway: TP-Link Deco AXE4900 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Mesh WiFi System
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Monthly Tech Giveaway….
We have a winner for April…
Congratulations to Gary M. from Warren City, Michigan for winning the Anker 521 300W Portable Power Station in April’s Tech Tips Giveaway.
May’s winner will receive a TP-Link Deco AXE4900 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Mesh WiFi System (click for details).
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Today’s featured tech tip….
How to quickly get detailed info about your PC’s hardware
Do you know the specs for every hardware component that’s inside your Windows PC?
Are you curious to find out?
Today I’m going to tell you about a very simple way to quickly get comprehensive and detailed information (i.e. detailed specs) for virtually every hardware component that’s inside your PC’s case.
Did I mention that it’s simple?
All you have to do is download and run an awesome portable hardware info app called Speccy.
Using Speccy couldn’t be easier…
Simply visit this page at OlderGeeks and click the big green Download Your File link that’s located at the bottom of the page.
Next, extract the files from the zipped folder and double-click on Speccy64.exe. Once the app is open just select each hardware item in turn to get detailed specs about that specific piece of hardware.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• How to protect your Facebook account from hackers
These tips can help safeguard your info, your photos and your account.
• How to avoid installing unwanted add-ons with free software
Yes, you really can skip the “drive-by downloads”.
• 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…
Eoso TouchPad Keyboard case w/ Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard
This little gem will convert most any 9″ – 11″ tablet into a mini laptop. This is a fantastic case/keyboard for the money.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Time-lapse video: The amazing Northern Lights
Absolutely mesmerizing.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Microsoft uncovers “Dirty Stream” attack threatening Android apps
• X is changing how blocking works to curb abuse
• Google Wallet adds new ‘Payment methods’ list on Android
• Microsoft rolls out passkey authentication for personal Microsoft accounts
• Hacker breaches Dropbox sign database, views customer data
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