Fill out the Medical ID on your smartphone today!

Whether you have an iPhone or an Android device (Samsung, Galaxy, LG, etc.) you should take a few minutes today to complete the Medical ID.

If you are ever in an accident or admitted to the hospital and are unable to communicate, the information in your Medical ID on your phone can be accessed by emergency personnel even if the phone is locked.

Medical ID comes pre-installed on iPhones.  Android users can download the free app - Medical ID - from the Google Play Store.

This video will walk you through the process on an iPhone.  Take a look at this for help with the Android app.

Shop safely on Amazon

I am very comfortable using my credit card online, but not everyone feels that way.  If you are hesitant and avoid shopping on Amazon because of security concerns, take a couple of minutes to read through this article.  It is a great solution to helping you get low prices and free shipping without taking the risk of using your own credit card!

https://www.ricksdailytips.com/shop-amazon-without-credit-card/ 

Have a terrific Tuesday! (and happy shopping)

Update your Chrome browser now!

I just read a "tip" about the need for us all to update the Chrome browser on our laptops and desktop computers and I didn't want to wait to share it in next week's newsletter.  

There is a security flaw with the present version of Google Chrome that is presently being exploited by hackers. If you use Google Chrome to do your browsing online, please read more about it here and then do the update.

Your phone and tablet do not need the update.

If you have questions about whether you use Google Chrome or about how to do the update, please feel free to email me.

Three recommended products

I'm not paid for anything I say or promote in these weekly "Tech Tips" like many bloggers who write professionally.  I simply share tips I've learned or tried and also answer questions that come in from some of you.  So, as I share some products with you today remember I'm not making a commission; just passing on some things I've found useful. :-)

My iPhone charging cable never seemed to be long enough, especially when traveling so I invested in some new cords from Anker (a company that makes quality products).  I ordered these 6-foot cords to use with our wall chargers, and even our children liked and appreciated them! (If you want two cords this is even a better price).
If you have an Android phone, this may be the Anker cable you need.

Another useful item I purchased last summer is a portable charger for our devices.  I purchased it on a Lightning Deal on Amazon and got it for $22.  The device will charge our phones 3 times without needing to be recharged.  If you have an older phone that doesn't keep a charge well or you don't always remember to charge your phone, this would be a great addition to your purse or your car (if you don't already have a USB charger in the car).  Android phones, iPhones, iPads, tablets.....all can be charged using this device.

And, lastly, a device we purchased for our son for his recent birthday (and I'm thinking we my NEED one ourselves) - is an Anker 4-port wall charger.  It's so nice to be able to plug 4 devices into 1 wall charger and it's pretty fast!

So, maybe you can start your birthday wish list or Christmas list early this year OR even just buy yourself a gift!

Happy shopping!

A few quick browser tips

There are some shortcuts you may want to remember when you are browsing online.  It doesn't matter whether you are using Chrome, IE, Safari, or Firefox, or if you are working on a PC or Mac.  Just remember, though, that usually on a Mac you use the Command key rather than the Control (CTRL) key for many shortcuts.

Have you ever closed a browser window accidentally?
To quickly reopenit, press - Command + Shift+ T on a Mac; CTRL+ Shift+ Ton a PC.

Are you having difficulty reading a webpage?
On a Mac, press Command +(plus key) Continuing to press the plus key will continue to zoom in and make the text larger.
On a PC, press CTRL + (plus key) Continuing to press the plus key will continue to zoom in and make the text larger.
Likewise, using the -(minus key) will zoom out and make the text smaller.

Want to quickly open a new Tab in  your browser?
On a Mac - Command+ T 
On a PC - CTRL + T

Happy browsing!