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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Monday, March 25, 2024
Topics covered in this issue…
• Is your ‘waterproof’ phone truly waterproof?
• How to add any folder to ‘File Explorer’ in Windows
• Create a Desktop shortcut to open a Command Prompt window
• Do you know why American dollars are commonly referred to as ‘bucks’?
• March’s Tech Tips Giveaway: HP Pavilion 17.3″ HD+ Laptop
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Monthly Tech Giveaway….
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Congratulations to Alan S. from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada for winning the Beelink Mini PC in February’s Tech Tips Giveaway.
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Today’s featured tech tip….
Is your ‘waterproof’ phone truly waterproof?
These days most modern smartphones as designed to be waterproof to one degree or another, but just how waterproof are they in reality?
The water resistance ratings of phones vary from model to model, with some devices being more resistant to the intrusion of water than others.
Truth be told, there’s no guarantee that any consumer-grade smartphone is going to be truly waterproof in all situations.
Can you use your ‘waterproof’ phone to make a brief voice call while standing in the rain and then quickly wipe it off without having it incur any damage from internal water intrusion?
With very few exceptions, the answer is probably yes.
Will your phone be ok if someone pushes you into a pool but you jump right out and immediately dry the phone off?
Again, the answer is probably yes.
However, it would probably be a bad idea to go swimming in a chlorinated pool or a salty ocean with your phone in your pocket.
Even if the phone is sealed well enough to prevent the intrusion of water, prolonged exposure to salt water and/or chlorine could easily damage your phone’s external parts and the special coating on the screen.
What’s more, over time a phone’s waterproof seal can deteriorate and crack, resulting in tiny ‘channels’ that water can seep through and damage the phone’s internal components.
Bottom line: The water resistance rating of any phone should only be considered 100% reliable for quick exposures that are immediately wiped away.
And if the phone is a year or more old, even that can be a little iffy.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• How to add any folder to ‘File Explorer’ in Windows
It’s easy, and so very handy.
• Create a Desktop shortcut to open a Command Prompt window
This one can be a real time-saver.
• 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…
Have you ever tried to install a standard VESA type TV wall mount only to have trouble locating a pair of studs in exactly the right places? Well, this little gem completely eliminates the need to find a stud.
This is hands-down the easiest-to install TV wall mount that I have ever seen. It literally takes 3 minutes with zero guesswork. It’s strong too. In fact, it’ll hold most any flat-panel VESA mount TV or computer monitor up to 55 inches.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Do you know why American dollars are commonly referred to as ‘bucks’?
Time for a tiny (and very interesting) slice of American history.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Microsoft debuts major Surface overhauls that regular people can’t buy
• Here’s how engineers spent 75 days to calculate Pi to 105 trillion digits
• SEO insider exposes shocking Google algorithm shift
• iPhone’s emergency satellite features lead authorities to group of stranded hikers
• Android 15 will verify it’s you when you connect to a PC
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