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2023-08-03
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In the language of a 17th-century pirate, me mateys, ye know ye have to reset yer phone when ye sell or get rid of it, but what about yer printer? Arrr, yer home office powerhouse stores more than ye realize and can be dangerous in the wrong hands. Don't ye worry, though, it be easy to wipe it clean. Check out No. 4 here for more details, me hearties.But that be not all, me scurvy dogs! There be tech tips that'll make ye feel like a real power user. I'll let ye in on a little secret: there be a Google Drive trick I use almost every workday. Aye, it be a handy one indeed.
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