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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Friday, March 22, 2024
Topics covered in this issue…
• Don’t fall for this irritating Facebook Privacy hoax
• How to (possibly) identify the sender of an anonymous email
• Q&A: Why does my laptop have lines on the screen?
• Guess what? This video game company is 134 years old.
• March’s Tech Tips Giveaway: HP Pavilion 17.3″ HD+ Laptop
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Today’s featured tech 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 vary a bit, but they typically 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 If you do not publish a statement at least once it will be tactically allowing the use of your photos, as well as the information contained in the profile status updates.“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…
• How to (possibly) identify the sender of an anonymous email
This doesn’t work every time, but it works often enough to make it worth your while to try.
• Q&A: Why does my laptop have lines on the screen?
This post has the answer.
• 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…
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I’ve tested and used quite a few different Bluetooth earbuds over the years and these are some of the best I’ve ever found in their price range.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Guess what? This video game company is 134 years old.
Yes, really.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Notepad in Windows 11 is finally getting a spellcheck feature
• Apple slams DOJ case as misguided attempt to turn iPhone into Android
• Neuralink video shows patient playing chess using brain implant
• Android 15 gets satellite messaging
• Spotify finally launches Miniplayer for desktop users
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