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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Friday, February 16, 2024
Topics covered in this issue…
• How to send disappearing Gmail messages
• Q&A: How do I delete my Search History on Facebook?
• How (and when) to boot your Android device into Safe Mode
• Want to succeed in life? Pay attention to life’s best teacher.
• 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 send disappearing Gmail messages
You’re probably familiar with Snapchat’s disappearing messages. Have you ever wished you could send an email to someone and have it automatically disappear after a certain length of time?
Well, you can easily do that same basic thing with your Gmail messages.
Follow the steps below to send a “disappearing” email from your Gmail account.
If you use Gmail in a web browser on a laptop or desktop computer:
1 – Open Gmail and compose a new email.
2 – Select the recipient, then fill in the email’s subject line and write your message.
3 – Click the Toggle confidential mode icon on the right side of the menu bar at the very bottom of the compose message window (it looks like a clock superimposed over a lock).
4 – Select an expiration date in the box that just popped up, then click Save.
5 – Click Send.
If you use the Gmail app on a mobile device:
1 – Open the Gmail app and compose a new email.
2 – Select the recipient, then fill in the email’s subject line and write your message.
3 – Tap the three dots in the top-right corner of the app, then select Confidential mode.
4 – Select an expiration date, then tap Save.
5 – Tap the Send icon.
That’s all there is to it. The email you just sent will “expire” and become inaccessible to the recipient on the expiration date that you selected.
And by the way, since the email was sent using Confidential mode, the recipient won’t be able to forward, copy, print or download the email at any time, even before it disappears on the expiration date. However, they CAN use another device to take a photo of the message before it disappears. Just sayin’.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• Q&A: How do I delete my Search History on Facebook?
This post explains how to keep searches on Facebook private.
• How (and when) to boot your Android device into Safe Mode
A powerful tool for fixing a multitude of issues that might arise with your phone or tablet.
• 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…
Mregb 42800mAh Portable Power Bank/Solar Charger
Do you enjoy camping or just spending time away from civilization in places where there are no electrical outlets you can use to charge your devices?
This little gem will use the (literal) power of the sun to keep your phone and other portable devices charged up and running indefinitely.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Want to succeed in life? Pay attention to life’s best teacher.
Experience breeds wisdom.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Microsoft replaces ‘Show Desktop’ with Copilot on Windows 11 Taskbar
• Google urges businesses still running Windows 10 PCs to adopt ChromeOS Flex
• U.S. offers up to $15 million for tips on ALPHV ransomware gang
• Walmart is reportedly in talks to acquire TV maker Vizio
• Meta is passing on the Apple tax for boosted posts to advertisers
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