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This is your Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Update for Saturday, July 3, 2021.
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Topics covered in this issue…
–Are you taking full advantage of your computer’s USB ports?
–Scam alert: Beware this dangerous ‘CVS Gift Card’ email scam
–Q&A: Can I retrieve my WiFi password from my router?
–Here’s a quick tip for making your Facebook account more secure
–The awesome value of time
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Today’s Quick Tip….
Are you taking full advantage of your computer’s USB ports?
The answer could be no if you have a newer MacBook or Windows PC that has a USB-C port or two that are not being used.
USB-C ports have several important advantages over the older USB Type-A ports that we’ve all been using for decades.
For example, there is no “wrong” way to insert a USB-C connector. Right-side up or upside-down, it matters not. The plug will go in perfectly every time.
You’ll also potentially enjoy faster data transfer speeds and more power available for your USB-powered devices, depending on the type and generation of the port.
Bottom line: If you still have legacy devices with USB Type-A connections there is really no downside to using your machine’s Type-A ports for those devices.
Just make sure you use USB 3.0 or 3.1 connections instead of USB 2.0 whenever possible.
However, if you have a newer USB-C device and your computer has an open USB-C port, you should always opt for USB-C even if you have an adapter that allows you to connect the device to a USB Type-A port.
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From the blog…
Scam alert: Beware this dangerous ‘CVS Gift Card’ email scam
This dangerous scam is making the rounds again. This post explains how to avoid it.
Q&A: Can I retrieve my WiFi password from my router?
A reader wants to know if there’s a way to retrieve a forgotten WiFi password from his router. The answer is no, but this post explains how he can retrieve the password from a PC instead.
Here’s a quick tip for making your Facebook account more secure
Facebook security is more important than ever these days. This post explains one simple tip can greatly increase the security of your account.
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Today’s inspirational post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
This post explains why time is one of your most precious assets (and why you should try your best not to waste it).
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