Hello, and welcome…
Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Update for Thursday, October 7, 2021.
Topics covered in this issue…
• How to find out how much of your phone’s storage is being used
• Why you should avoid ‘Quizzes’ on Facebook!
• Announcing my new newsletter featuring nothing but the best blogging tips
• Want to see an aerial photo of your house?
• Did you know Alaska is both the westernmost AND the easternmost U.S. state?
• Info about my photo / file recovery service
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Today’s Quick Tip….
How to find out how much of your phone’s storage is being used
Are you concerned that your smartphone might be running low on free storage space?
It’s quite easy to check to see how much of your phone’s storage is currently being used and how much free space is still available. Just follow the steps below for your device type…
Note: The steps listed below for both iPhones and Androids might vary just a bit depending on the version of the operating system that’s currently installed on your phone. Therefore, you should use these directions as a general guide.
If you have an iPhone:
1 – Tap the Settings icon (it looks like a “gear” or “cog“).
2 – Tap General.
3 – Tap iPhone Storage. You should now see a status bar showing the amount of storage that’s currently being used.
4 – Subtract the amount that’s being used from the total amount of storage that’s in your phone to get the amount that’s still free and available for use.
You also have the option of following some of the recommendations on that screen to free up some of the space that’s in use.
If you have an Android phone:
1 – Tap the Settings icon (it looks like a “gear” or “cog“).
2 – Tap Storage. You should now see a status bar showing the amount of storage that’s currently being used.
3 – Subtract the amount that’s being used from the total amount of storage that’s in your phone to get the amount that’s still free and available for use.
You also have the option of tapping the Free up space button and then following the Cleaning suggestions to free up some of the space that’s in use.
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The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips…
• Why you should avoid ‘Quizzes’ on Facebook
Yes, those quizzes that pop up in your Facebook Newsfeed can be lots of fun. Unfortunately, they can also be dangerous.
• Announcing my new newsletter featuring nothing but the best pro blogging tips
Are you (or someone you care about) a blogger? If so, I recommend that you check out my new Pro Blogger Academy Newsletter.
• Want to see an aerial photo of your house?
Did you know Google Maps (likely) has an aerial photo of your house and property? This post explains how to view it.
• 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’…
Did you know Alaska is both the westernmost AND the easternmost U.S. state?
Everyone knows Alaska is the largest of all the United States, but it also holds another surprising distinction.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Windows 11 is causing performance issues for some AMD Ryzen processors
• New TSA regulations to address cyberattack threat to rail systems
• Drones used to deliver post to remote island
• CrowdTangle at the heart of an internal Facebook debate about transparency
• Twitch confirms major data breach
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