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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Sunday, December 18, 2022
Topics covered in this issue…
• Q&A: How can I find out which version of Ubuntu is installed on my PC?
• Warning: Strangers could be spying on your family right now
• How to remotely control any electrical outlet with your smartphone
• Video: Meet Thor, a very special young deer
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Today’s quick tech tip….
Q&A: How can I find out which version of Ubuntu is installed on my PC?
Question from Calvin: A few months ago I decided to give Linux a try and I ended up installing several versions to see which one I like best.
I finally decided on Ubuntu but I can’t remember which version of Ubuntu I installed. How can I find out?
Rick’s answer: Calvin, Ubuntu should display the version number on the boot screen while it’s loading into memory. If you look carefully during the boot process you should see it.
However, if for some reason you can’t get the version number that way you can easily get it with a simple command line query…
Just open a Terminal window and type the following line into it:
lsb_release -d
Now, press the Enter key.
That should do the trick, Calvin. Good luck.
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The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• Warning: Strangers could be spying on your family right now
This post explains how to use a special online search engine to find out.
• How to remotely control any electrical outlet with your smartphone
It’s probably a lot easier than you think.
• Click here to see today’s ‘Picture of the Day’.
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Rick’s Daily Pick…
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Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Video: Meet Thor, a very special young deer
Well, it does. And it’s a sight to see.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Google introduces end-to-end encryption for Gmail on the web
• Uber Eats now has robot delivery in Miami
• Redesigned Apple Maps experience expands to users in these five countries
• Gamers beware: Cybercriminals are coming for you next
• 13 predictions for tech platforms in 2023
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