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How (and why) to add a Legacy Contact to your Apple ID

Posted on September 25, 2023

If you have an iPhone, iPad or Mac you probably have tons of irreplaceable photos and other things stored on your device(s).

Have you ever thought about how you would feel if you ever lost access to those photos and info because got locked out of your devices and your Apple account?

And just as important, wouldn’t it be nice if someone you trust would be able to dispose of your Apple account and save any photos and info you want to pass on to your family after your passing?

If so, I have good news for you… [Read more…]

An important warning for parents of small children

Posted on September 25, 2023

Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter

As you surely already know, the Internet can be a very dangerous place – and social media has made it more dangerous still.

I have already written several posts warning parents about the dangers of posting photos of their small children online, and now the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has boosted the danger to an entirely new level. [Read more…]

How to get photos of minors removed from Google’s search results

Posted on September 21, 2023

Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog

As you probably know, Google search results often include photos of people who are relevant to the search query in some way, and that does include minors.

If you’re the parent or legal guardian of a minor (below the age of 18) whose photo(s) are included in Google searches you can request that Google remove those photos.

Minors themselves can also request the removal of their photos if they’d prefer not have an adult involved in the process. [Read more…]

How to listen to your old (and treasured) vinyl records

Posted on September 16, 2023

Note: The links in this post are affiliate links.

Do you own a stack of old LP vinyl records and 45s that you’d love to listen to again?

Or perhaps you’d like to convert the music on your record albums to digital format so you can bring that great music into the modern world?

[Read more…]

Turkish delight: Your passport to traveling and profitable property investment in 2023

Posted on September 16, 2023

For people who love to travel and explore or anyone who enjoys tourism, Turkey is already fulfilling the dreams of many; the beautiful country with its beaches, mountains, museum, temples and mosques, fishing villages and so on is enough to trap anyone with a penchant for tourism.

However, many are unaware that Turkey has much more to offer than its beauty. The first step to discovering the hidden gem in the country is to buy real estate in Turkey in 2023 as an attractive investment opportunity due to the country’s growing economy and favorable government policies.

If you want to see a little bit of the world, Turkey is the perfect place to start. The country lies between Asia and Europe serving as a border between the two continents. Owning a home in a country with access to two different continents is a delight, but when that country is paradise on Earth, it is truly surreal. [Read more…]