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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Sunday, February 25, 2024
Topics covered in this issue…
• How to remotely sign out of Google on a lost or stolen device
• Q&A: Are WiFi and the Internet the same thing?
• Q&A: What exactly is the ‘Internet of Things’?
• Time-lapse video of the night sky over Switzerland
• January’s Tech Tips Giveaway – Win this ViewSonic VX3276-4K-MHD 32 Inch 4K UHD Monitor
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Monthly Tech Giveaway….
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Today’s featured tech tip….
How to remotely sign out of Google on a lost or stolen device
Chances are you use at least one Google service (Gmail, Google Photos, Google Drive, etc.).
If so, you might be in the habit of staying signed into your Google account on all of your devices so you can quickly use one of their services when you need to without having to sign in every time.
The thing is, if you ever lose one of your devices or have one stolen, whoever ends up with the missing device will have immediate and total access to your Google account and all of your Google services.
That’s why it pays to always know how to quickly sign out of your Google account on the missing device using a remote laptop or desktop computer (unfortunately, you can’t do it on a mobile device).
This is actually pretty easy to do. Just follow the steps below:
1 – Open a web browser and visit Google.com.
2 – Click on your profile thumbnail photo in the top-right corner of the Google window.
3 – Click Manage your Google account.
4 – In the left-hand column, click Security.
5 – Scroll down to the “Your devices” section and click the Manage all devices link. You should now see all the devices you are currently logged into Google with displayed on the screen.
6 – Click on the device that was lost or stolen, then click the Sign out button.
That’s all there is to it. You should now be signed out of your Google account on the missing device.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• Q&A: Are WiFi and the Internet the same thing?
This post has the answer.
• Q&A: What exactly is the ‘Internet of Things’?
Read this for my best explanation.
• 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…
LaView 4MP Wireless Wi-Fi Bulb Security Camera
Can you screw in a light bulb? If so, you can install this security camera…
Just screw it into any standard light bulb socket and install the app on your phone. Then pair the phone up with the camera via the app and you’re all set.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Time-lapse video of the night sky over Switzerland
Mesmerizing.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Elon Musk teases ‘XMail’ after Gmail shutdown hoax
• FTC sues H&R Block over deceptive ‘free’ online filing ads
• Meta is working on an AI wristband that can read brain signals
• X audio and video calls now on basic accounts
• Google will now permanently ban advertisers who fake endorsements
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