Tech Tips and News for January 4, 2019

It's a new year, so it seems like a great time to brush up on our security and maintenance skills. The latest scam going around are fake receipts that make you think you've been charged for something you haven't purchased, and then provide your personal details to resolve the issue. Another topic is about how we all unwittingly give away too much of our personal information online. In addition to these tips, are some Windows troubleshooting tips for a slow computer, and lots of Google tips for searching, various Docs features and more. I hope 2019 is a fabulous year for you and starts out with secure and safe online habits.

• PSA:  Fake App Store Receipts are Tricking People Into Providing All Their Personal Details
• Things You Should Never Post Online but Probably Are
• The Real Way to Avoid Hearing from the Same 26 Facebook Friends
• Do You Really Need to Regularly Reinstall Windows?
• EDU in 90:  More Search Tricks for the Classroom
• Ten Overlooked Google Docs Features
• How to Suggest an Edit in Google Docs
• How to Create Multiple Columns in Google Docs
• Reminder - Empty Your Google Drive Trash Bin
• Create Drawings on Canvas by Google

PSA:  Fake App Store Receipts are Tricking People Into Providing All Their Personal Details

PSA:  Fake App Store Receipts are Tricking People Into Providing All Their Personal Details, from How-To Geek by Cameron Summerson
Don't believe this fake App Store invoice, and don't login to any account via a link in an email!

Things You Should Never Post Online but Probably Are

Things You Should Never Post Online but Probably Are, from How-To Geek by Craig Lloyd
File this under one of those things you may not have considered. Do yourself a favor and take this advice.

The Real Way to Avoid Hearing from the Same 26 Facebook Friends

The Real Way to Avoid Hearing from the Same 26 Facebook Friends, from Tech & Learning by Lisa Nielsen
Here's a genuinely helpful solution, so please stop falling for and participating in the chain letter version of this topic on FB. While we're at it, please stop falling for and participating in any chain letter meme/post on social media in general.

Do You Really Need to Regularly Reinstall Windows?

Do You Really Need to Regularly Reinstall Windows? from How-To Geek by Chris Hoffman
This is typically the remedy for a slow computer when all other troubleshooting fails. There are simple things we can do to prevent the slow down in the first place.

EDU in 90:  More Search Tricks for the Classroom

Ten Overlooked Google Docs Features

Ten Overlooked Google Docs Features, From Free Technology by Richard Byrne
Word Art, Voice Typing, and columns are just a few of the features you may not be aware of in Google Docs.

How to Suggest an Edit in Google Docs

How to Suggest an Edit in Google Docs, from How-To Geek by Brady Gavin
The beauty of Google docs lies in their collaboration tools. You can share the doc and give collaborators edit rights, or if you wish to approve each edit before it is made, or you can limit access to comments, and collaborators make suggestions that you can approve or cancel.

How to Create Multiple Columns in Google Docs

How to Create Multiple Columns in Google Docs, from How-To Geek by Brady Gavin
Trying to create a newsletter or brochure? The column feature in Docs will help achieve that look.

Reminder - Empty Your Google Drive Trash Bin

Reminder - Empty Your Google Drive Trash Bin, from Free Technology for Teachers by Richard Byrne
While your Gmail trash empties itself every 30 days, the Drive in your personal account does not. Why does it matter? There's a storage limit on personal accounts.

Create Drawings on Canvas by Google