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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Friday, November 24, 2023
Topics covered in this issue…
• Convert a wired Ethernet connection to WiFi with a Windows PC
• How to save an extra 5% on every Amazon purchase
• Webopedia – The online encyclopedia for computer and Internet terms
• Video: Check out these “gentle giant” Great Pyrenees
• My Monthly Tech Giveaway is back – Brother DCPL2550DW Multifunction Laser Printer
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Monthly Tech Giveaway….
Long-time subscribers to my daily Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter will remember that I used to feature a monthly Tech Gadget Giveaway that all active subscribers were eligible to win.
I ended up having to suspend that giveaway due to the onset of the Covid pandemic, but now is the time to bring it back – better than ever.
The prizes featured in the new giveaway will include a combination of items I received for testing and review and brand new items that will provided directly by partner companies.
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Today’s featured tech tip….
Convert a wired Ethernet connection to WiFi with a Windows PC
Have you ever needed to connect a phone, a tablet or some other mobile device to a WiFi network but the only available Internet connection was a wired Ethernet connection?
These situations don’t arise that often, but they do still arise on occasion.
For example, if I’m staying in a hotel room that has a wired Ethernet connection as an option I’ll choose that for my laptop every time since it’s more secure, and probably a lot faster to boot.
And I strongly recommend that you do the same.
But what about your mobile devices?
Well, if your laptop has either Windows 10 or Windows 11 on it you can create a mobile hotspot that essentially serves as your own private, extremely secure WiFi network.
In a nutshell, the hotspot will allow your smartphone, tablet and/or other mobile devices to wirelessly connect to the Internet via the laptop’s fast and secure wired Ethernet connection.
Since you have complete control over your hotspot’s security you’ll be able to use all of your devices without having to connect to a potentially dangerous public WiFi network.
Sound good? If so, here’s how to set up your own secure WiFi hotspot with your Window laptop (or wireless-capable desktop, for that matter):
Note: The steps below are for Windows 11. Although the steps vary slightly, the procedure works for Windows 10 PCs as well. The differences between Windows 11 and 10 are so slight you’ll easily figure it out.
1 – Connect your PC to a wired Ethernet connection.
2 – Right-click on the Start button, then click Settings.
3 – Click Network & internet.
4 – Click Mobile hotspot.
5 – Make sure the “Share my Internet connection from” setting is set to Ethernet.
6 – Click on the word Properties to expand that section, then click the Edit button.
7 – Give your network a new Network name.
8 – Assign your hotspot a strong password.
9 – Either select the network band you’d like to use or leave it set to “Any available”. Your choice.
10 – Click Save.
11 – Toggle the “Mobile hotspot” setting to On.
That’s all there is to it. Your new WiFi hotspot should now be up and running. Just connect your devices to it using the network name and password you assigned to the hotspot in steps 7 and 8 above.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• How to save an extra 5% on every Amazon purchase
Yes, you really can.
• Webopedia – The online encyclopedia for computer and Internet terms
An excellent online technical reference guide.
• 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…
Roku Ultra Ultimate Streaming Device
Ready to cut the cable/satellite cord and switch to streaming? If so, this would be an excellent way to go.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
It’s never too late to start making up for lost time
The best time to do (or start) something new is right now.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• North Korean hackers are posing as job interviewers – don’t be fooled
• Screensharing mistake gets Nvidia sued over alleged stolen trade secrets
• Instagram now allows anyone to download public Reels
• Spotify to slash royalties for rain sounds, white noise and other non-music tracks
• Lenovo issues recall for USB-C power banks due to fire hazard
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