July Meetings 2020
July 2, 2020 - Gmail/Windows 10 WARNING, Apple Maps Shows COVID-19 TEST SITES, Warnings for Hand Sanitizers,
Don't Vote for an Unknown Link 2020
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Don't Vote for an Unknown Link 2020
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Gmail on Windows 10
If you use Gmail and also use a computer running Windows 10, you may have a big problem. Apparently Windows native mail app is deleting all of Gmail's emails or sending them directly to the spam folder. Read more on what Forbes reports about the issue here.
If you use Gmail and also use a computer running Windows 10, you may have a big problem. Apparently Windows native mail app is deleting all of Gmail's emails or sending them directly to the spam folder. Read more on what Forbes reports about the issue here.
Apple Maps Shows Test Sites
The number two map app (behind Google Maps) has just jumped ahead with a handy feature. It's now very easy to search for a nearby location where COVID-19 tests are done. For more information on how the features works, take a look at this article.
The number two map app (behind Google Maps) has just jumped ahead with a handy feature. It's now very easy to search for a nearby location where COVID-19 tests are done. For more information on how the features works, take a look at this article.
FDA Issues Hand Sanitizer Warning
About a week ago, the FDA issued a warning about nine different hand sanitizers with high levels of methanol. To read more, take a look at what Kaiser Health found out about the issue. For a complete list of all nine offending hand sanitizers, see the list below.
About a week ago, the FDA issued a warning about nine different hand sanitizers with high levels of methanol. To read more, take a look at what Kaiser Health found out about the issue. For a complete list of all nine offending hand sanitizers, see the list below.
DO NOT USE THESE HAND SANITIZERS:
- All-Clean Hand Sanitizer
- Esk Biochem Hand Sanitizer
- CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 75% Alcohol
- Lavar 70 Gel Hand Sanitizer
- The Good Gel Antibacterial Gel Hand Sanitizer
- CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 75% Alcohol
- CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 80% Alcohol (lot number 74589-005-03)
- CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 80% Alcohol (lot number 74589-003-01)
- Saniderm Advanced Hand Sanitizer
July 9, 2020 - Your Apps Steal Data, Are In-Browser Password Managers Okay? Coronavirus Killing Robots?
Unknown Links don't have your best interests at heart.
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Unknown Links don't have your best interests at heart.
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Are Your Apps Stealing/Selling Your Data?
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We've heard of apps stealing our data from time to time, but it seems to becoming only more common these days, and in ways that continue to get more complicated. The most recent app accused of stealing data, and a lot of it, is the app TikTok which is based in China. For more on how your apps siphon away your info without you knowing, watch the video.
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And for you Android users, the Google PlayStore has just released a list of over 25 apps that have been pulled from the store because of data mining on customers devices. See the complete list of apps here.
In-Browser Password Managers
We talk about passwords a lot, what makes them good and how to manage them all. Every internet browser that you use (Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Edge, etc) now includes a password manager built in, for free. Is it safe to use one of these password managers? Well, it depends on what sort of a user you are. This article details each browser and how their respective password managers work.
We talk about passwords a lot, what makes them good and how to manage them all. Every internet browser that you use (Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Edge, etc) now includes a password manager built in, for free. Is it safe to use one of these password managers? Well, it depends on what sort of a user you are. This article details each browser and how their respective password managers work.
Saved by Robots?
There's a new robot in town and it's killing all the Coronavirus it can. This story reads like a "happy puppy" story at the end of the nightly news, but may be even better than that. Read all about the autonomous robot that likes killing Coronavirus, there's even a short video of the robot in action.
There's a new robot in town and it's killing all the Coronavirus it can. This story reads like a "happy puppy" story at the end of the nightly news, but may be even better than that. Read all about the autonomous robot that likes killing Coronavirus, there's even a short video of the robot in action.
July 16, 2020 - Setting up Two-Factor Authentication, 9 Common Browser Problems, iOS 13.6
Unknown Links suck.
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Unknown Links suck.
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Setting up Two-Factor Authentication
We talk about online security in the Club all the time, for those of you who have not yet embraced Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), you might want to take a second look. In this Wired article, they go over how it works and how to set it up on your computer. Setting up 2FA will help secure your online accounts and make it much harder for hackers to get your personal information. Highly recommended.
We talk about online security in the Club all the time, for those of you who have not yet embraced Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), you might want to take a second look. In this Wired article, they go over how it works and how to set it up on your computer. Setting up 2FA will help secure your online accounts and make it much harder for hackers to get your personal information. Highly recommended.
Common Browser Problems
We all need a browser to get around on the Internet, but sometimes our browser just doesn't work the way it's supposed to. This article from Gizmodo goes over nine of the most common browser issues and how to fix them on any computer. There are also a few tips and tricks to keep your browser running as fast as it did when it was new.
We all need a browser to get around on the Internet, but sometimes our browser just doesn't work the way it's supposed to. This article from Gizmodo goes over nine of the most common browser issues and how to fix them on any computer. There are also a few tips and tricks to keep your browser running as fast as it did when it was new.
Apple Updates
Apple has just released iOS 13.6 which comes with a few new features, but even more bug fixes. So while we all wait for iOS 14 to drop, with all its promised updates and sweeping changes (it should be released sometime this September), take a look at this video (below) going over all the updates/features of iOS 13.6 available for download now.
Apple has just released iOS 13.6 which comes with a few new features, but even more bug fixes. So while we all wait for iOS 14 to drop, with all its promised updates and sweeping changes (it should be released sometime this September), take a look at this video (below) going over all the updates/features of iOS 13.6 available for download now.
July 23, 2020 - Getting Rid of Pop Ups, Seeing the Sites, Google Maps as the Crow Flies,
Unknown Links are like unmarked police, Don't Get Near Them!
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Unknown Links are like unmarked police, Don't Get Near Them!
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Getting Rid of Pop Ups
We've all seen them, little (and big) windows that suddenly pop open on your computer hawking some product or service that we never asked for. There are many pop up blockers available for every browser, but lately these browser extensions have been the target of hackers and sometimes do more harm than good for our internet browsing. Google Chrome has just released a new version of their browser that offers more pop up blocking technology, making your internet surfing that much safer. To Learn more about the changes Chrome has made in this direction, read what TomsGuide has to say about it.
We've all seen them, little (and big) windows that suddenly pop open on your computer hawking some product or service that we never asked for. There are many pop up blockers available for every browser, but lately these browser extensions have been the target of hackers and sometimes do more harm than good for our internet browsing. Google Chrome has just released a new version of their browser that offers more pop up blocking technology, making your internet surfing that much safer. To Learn more about the changes Chrome has made in this direction, read what TomsGuide has to say about it.
Seeing the Sites
Travel during this time of pandemic is not advised by just about any authority, but that doesn't mean you can't see a bit of the world from your sofa. From taking a balloon ride over Myanmar to visiting a National park in the US, and lots of other destinations in-between, there are a variety of websites that offer visitors a peak into other places around the world. For more on these sites, take a look at this article from Kiplinger (includes lots of links).
Travel during this time of pandemic is not advised by just about any authority, but that doesn't mean you can't see a bit of the world from your sofa. From taking a balloon ride over Myanmar to visiting a National park in the US, and lots of other destinations in-between, there are a variety of websites that offer visitors a peak into other places around the world. For more on these sites, take a look at this article from Kiplinger (includes lots of links).
Google Maps as the Crow Flies
Google maps, arguably the best map app out there, makes it easy to figure out how many miles you have to drive (or take public transport) to get to your destination, but what if you just want to know the distance as the crow flies? Well, Google maps has created a new feature that does exactly that. For a complete rundown on how to use this new feature, take a look at this article from LifeHacker. They go over how to use it on your computer desktop, Android or Apple devices.
Google maps, arguably the best map app out there, makes it easy to figure out how many miles you have to drive (or take public transport) to get to your destination, but what if you just want to know the distance as the crow flies? Well, Google maps has created a new feature that does exactly that. For a complete rundown on how to use this new feature, take a look at this article from LifeHacker. They go over how to use it on your computer desktop, Android or Apple devices.
July 30, 2020 - How Not to Make a Mask (video), More Bad VPNs, More Free Online Shows,
Unknown Links = T R O U B L E !
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Unknown Links = T R O U B L E !
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How Not to Make a Mask
We've all been going thru a dangerous and tiring pandemic and it seems that we've still got a ways to go before we are thru it, but in the meantime Laughter is still a great form of medicine. So when I found this video on how to make your own face mask, I thought you might all appreciate a chuckle. |
Another VPN Horror Story
VPNs (virtual private networks) are meant to protect us from the prying eyes of the internet, to help keep our data safe and private and to give us a little peace of mind when browsing the Internet. File this story under, "you get what you pay for" because here's another list of VPNs that have been caught stealing/selling your data. If you're using any of the following VPNs, please delete them from your device now. The list includes; UFO VPN, FAST VPN, Free VPN, Super VPN, Flash VPN, Secure VPN and Rabbit VPN. For the complete story, take a look at this article.
VPNs (virtual private networks) are meant to protect us from the prying eyes of the internet, to help keep our data safe and private and to give us a little peace of mind when browsing the Internet. File this story under, "you get what you pay for" because here's another list of VPNs that have been caught stealing/selling your data. If you're using any of the following VPNs, please delete them from your device now. The list includes; UFO VPN, FAST VPN, Free VPN, Super VPN, Flash VPN, Secure VPN and Rabbit VPN. For the complete story, take a look at this article.
More Free Online Shows
CNET has just completed an updated list of online sites you can get your shows from for free (or at a lowered price from most mainstream sources). There are a couple new ones here, and some of our old favourites as well. Take a look at this article for the complete rundown on all the services available.
CNET has just completed an updated list of online sites you can get your shows from for free (or at a lowered price from most mainstream sources). There are a couple new ones here, and some of our old favourites as well. Take a look at this article for the complete rundown on all the services available.
