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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Tuesday, February 8, 2022.
Topics covered in this issue…
• Don’t fall for this irritating Facebook Privacy hoax
• Q&A: Does Incognito Mode really protect your privacy online?
• Q&A: Can I install a floppy disk drive in my computer?
• Ever wonder why school buses are painted yellow?
• Info about my photo / file recovery service
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Today’s Quick Tip….
Don’t fall for this irritating Facebook Privacy hoax
A mostly harmless, but very irritating Facebook hoax that makes the rounds every now and then is back.
The fraudulent posts read something like this:
“As of January 29th at 7:29am Eastern Standard Time, I do not give Facebook or any entities associated with Facebook permission to use my pictures, information, or posts, both past and future. By this statement, I give notice to Facebook it is strictly forbidden to disclose, copy, distribute, or take any other action against me based on this profile and/or its contents. The content of this profile is private and confidential information. The violation of privacy can be punished by law (UCC 1-308- 1 1 308-103 and the Rome Statute). NOTE: Facebook is now a public entity. All members must post a note like this. If you prefer, you can copy and paste this version. If you do not publish a statement at least once it will be tactically allowing the use of your photos, as well as the information contained in the profile status updates.“
In a nutshell, the text of these posts claim that by simply placing a post like this on your Timelines you can unilaterally alter Facebook’s Terms of Service (TOS).
Well, you can’t.
Facebook’s TOS is a list of rules and limitations that you agreed to when you first opened your Facebook account, and continue to agree to every time you log back in to it and use it.
You cannot change those terms simply by posting a change you’d like to see on your Timeline.
That’s sort of like trying to change the interest rate the bank charges on your mortgage simply by posting an open letter in the local newspaper. It’s not going to happen.
If you see one of these posts pop up in your Newsfeed I recommend that you simply delete it and move on.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• Q&A: Does Incognito Mode really protect your privacy online?
A reader wants to know if using Chrome in Incognito Mode on his company-supplied laptop will prevent the IT folks from seeing his browsing history. This post has the answer.
• Q&A: Can I install a floppy disk drive in my computer?
A reader asks if it’s possible to install a floppy disk drive in her desktop PC. The answer is yes, but there’s a actually a better, more practical solution.
• 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.
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Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Ever wonder why school buses are painted yellow?
There’s a reason why yellow was selected as the standard color for school buses. Can you guess what it is?
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Google’s February update fixes annoying Pixel 6 keyboard and camera bugs
• Report: Apple to release new MacBook Pros with M2 chip in 2022
• Microsoft starts testing secret Windows 11 features
• Is 5G home Internet the solution to your broadband needs?
• Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy devices will be made partly from recycled fishing nets
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