Do you always have a magnifying glass handy when you need one? Nah, me neither.
But I almost always have my smart phone with me, and I’m guessing you do too.
Well guess what? You can use your phone as a magnifying glass in a pinch! [Read more…]
What are the most dangerous apps for teens?
Recent times have seen a noticeable increase in data breaches, particularly connected to mobile apps. This isn’t just about big companies losing data. It impacts us at an individual level, too, especially when our teenagers are on these apps.
Being a Parent, one might get worried about the apps their teenager uses. In this digital era, the concern isn’t just about screen time but also about the potential dangers lurking behind certain teen apps.
Let’s delve into the most dangerous apps for teens and learn how to protect them. [Read more…]
How to disable ‘In-App Purchases’ on your phone or tablet
Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter
We sometimes hear stories about folks who received a whopping bill for “In-App Purchases” made from within iPhone and Android apps and games.
And of course those huge bills are almost always unexpected.
In a nutshell, “In-App Purchases” allow the folks who create “free” apps to make money off of them by offering extra features and capabilities for an optional fee.
How to choose the default audio output device for a specific app in Windows 11
Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter
Did you know you can choose the default audio output device for each individual app in Windows 11?
For example, I prefer having my Windows notification sounds and other system sounds come through my computer’s speakers.
However, I prefer listening to the audio when I’m watching YouTube videos in Chrome through my Bluetooth headphones.
Luckily, Windows 11 makes it very easy to choose your preferred default audio output device for each of the apps you use. [Read more…]
How to close all active apps on your Android phone at once
Smart phone users love their apps, and many of us have several apps running in the background at any given time. Occasionally a glitch with one of those active apps will cause the phone to freeze up and the only way to unfreeze it is to close the problem app.
But which app is the one that’s causing the problem? It’s often the one that you’re actually using at the time the freeze-up occurs, but not always.
The fastest way to clear up such a problem is to simply close all open apps at once, then reload them. Here’s how to quickly close all active apps: [Read more…]