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July 1, 2021 - Windows 11 is Here, Watching Netflix Together Alone, How to Hide Your Real Email Address,
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Windows 11
It's finally here, the latest operating system update from Microsoft, Windows 11. Naming aside, Windows 11 has a raft of new updates, including a new look and lots of new features. To read more about Windows 11, take a look at this article.
And for those of you not sure you want to update to Windows 11, we all know updates this big can often come with problems, take a look at this article comparing Windows 10 to Windows 11 and whether the update is necessary.
It's finally here, the latest operating system update from Microsoft, Windows 11. Naming aside, Windows 11 has a raft of new updates, including a new look and lots of new features. To read more about Windows 11, take a look at this article.
And for those of you not sure you want to update to Windows 11, we all know updates this big can often come with problems, take a look at this article comparing Windows 10 to Windows 11 and whether the update is necessary.
Watching Netflix Together Alone
After getting thru a pandemic, most of us probably already know how to share a show with someone who isn't in the same room. Connecting thru video conferencing became a thing during this last year and with it, many different ways to share shows with those you love. For a list of some of the more recent ways to share your screen, take a look at this article.
Or maybe you'd like to find out who's been using your Netflix account lately? Yes, there are ways to dig into that information as well. For step by step instructions on how to see who's been accessing your Netflix account, take a look at this article.
After getting thru a pandemic, most of us probably already know how to share a show with someone who isn't in the same room. Connecting thru video conferencing became a thing during this last year and with it, many different ways to share shows with those you love. For a list of some of the more recent ways to share your screen, take a look at this article.
Or maybe you'd like to find out who's been using your Netflix account lately? Yes, there are ways to dig into that information as well. For step by step instructions on how to see who's been accessing your Netflix account, take a look at this article.
How to Hide Your Real Email Address
If you are someone who greatly values your privacy, then creating an email alias might be something to consider. There are a variety of services that will help you create an anonymous email address, which in turn will protect your identity online, for more information on these services and apps, take a look at this article.
If you are someone who greatly values your privacy, then creating an email alias might be something to consider. There are a variety of services that will help you create an anonymous email address, which in turn will protect your identity online, for more information on these services and apps, take a look at this article.
July 8, 2021 - More on Windows 11, Cloud Storage Safety, More Malicious Apps on Android
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Windows 11 Installation
If you are a Windows user, you've already heard about the release of Windows 11. But knowing exactly what your old computer needs to upgrade to this new operating system can be confusing. Some Internet experts may be disagreeing about what's necessary, so we went directly to the source. Here's a complete list of what you'll need to upgrade your computer to Windows 11. Take a look at this article from Microsoft.
If you are a Windows user, you've already heard about the release of Windows 11. But knowing exactly what your old computer needs to upgrade to this new operating system can be confusing. Some Internet experts may be disagreeing about what's necessary, so we went directly to the source. Here's a complete list of what you'll need to upgrade your computer to Windows 11. Take a look at this article from Microsoft.
Cloud Storage Safety
Cloud storage is getting more and more common, and we are constantly being asked to store our digital lives in the Cloud. Like anything else we do on the Internet, there can be security risks when using a Cloud storage service. To learn more about what makes a Cloud service secure, and how to better protect yourself when using a Cloud service, take a look at this article.
Cloud storage is getting more and more common, and we are constantly being asked to store our digital lives in the Cloud. Like anything else we do on the Internet, there can be security risks when using a Cloud storage service. To learn more about what makes a Cloud service secure, and how to better protect yourself when using a Cloud service, take a look at this article.
More Malicious Apps on Android
The Google Play Store is having trouble again with some of its apps, they seem to be stealing data, again. Bad actor apps have no place on anyone's phone, if you use Android, and get your apps from the Google Play Store, make sure to check out the list of bad apps in this article.
The Google Play Store is having trouble again with some of its apps, they seem to be stealing data, again. Bad actor apps have no place on anyone's phone, if you use Android, and get your apps from the Google Play Store, make sure to check out the list of bad apps in this article.
July 15, 2021 - App Tracking Tricks, Find Your Car, See Who is on Your WiFi,
Q: What's an Unknown Link ?
A: Something you should NOT click on.
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Q: What's an Unknown Link ?
A: Something you should NOT click on.
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App Tracking Tricks
Apps have long been used to track users and collect data to be used in targeted advertising. Recently Apple released iOS 14.5 which included a new feature that forces the apps to ask you, the user, for your permission to track you. Somewhere around 95% of most users opt out of letting the apps track them, so the app developers have created a new workaround. They are now forcing users to accept the tracking if they want to use the app in any meaningful way. To learn more about these new techniques, take a look at this article.
Apps have long been used to track users and collect data to be used in targeted advertising. Recently Apple released iOS 14.5 which included a new feature that forces the apps to ask you, the user, for your permission to track you. Somewhere around 95% of most users opt out of letting the apps track them, so the app developers have created a new workaround. They are now forcing users to accept the tracking if they want to use the app in any meaningful way. To learn more about these new techniques, take a look at this article.
Find Your Car with an App
Having a hard time finding where you parked your car? There's an app for that, actually several apps, and the best ones are already on your phone. Whether you use Android or iPhone, there is an easy way to have your phone remember where your car is and to tell you how to get back to it. You can even set an alarm to remind you to feed your meter. To find out more about how to use your smartphone to find your car, take a look at this article.
Having a hard time finding where you parked your car? There's an app for that, actually several apps, and the best ones are already on your phone. Whether you use Android or iPhone, there is an easy way to have your phone remember where your car is and to tell you how to get back to it. You can even set an alarm to remind you to feed your meter. To find out more about how to use your smartphone to find your car, take a look at this article.
See Who's on Your WiFi
Ever wondered who else might be using your home wifi network? Has your connection slowed down recently? Is someone out there hogging your bandwidth? If so, take a look at this thorough article from Mashable that goes over how to access a list of all the connected devices, with links to specific routers, and how to secure your network.
Ever wondered who else might be using your home wifi network? Has your connection slowed down recently? Is someone out there hogging your bandwidth? If so, take a look at this thorough article from Mashable that goes over how to access a list of all the connected devices, with links to specific routers, and how to secure your network.
July 22, 2021 - Linkedin Gets Breached Again, How to Make Your Web Searches More Private, Explore the Deep Web, DuckDuckGo Introduces Email Privacy Service,
Q: How can you lose personal data and possibly money?
A: Click on an unknown link.
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Q: How can you lose personal data and possibly money?
A: Click on an unknown link.
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Linkedin Gets Breached Again
Linkedin, the business professional's website for sharing contact information, has reportedly been breached again. It's the second breach for the website in the last three months. The break-in has affected over 700 million of Linkedin's users, and the data is now being offered for sale on the dark web. To learn more about the personal data that was stolen, take a look at this article.
Linkedin, the business professional's website for sharing contact information, has reportedly been breached again. It's the second breach for the website in the last three months. The break-in has affected over 700 million of Linkedin's users, and the data is now being offered for sale on the dark web. To learn more about the personal data that was stolen, take a look at this article.
Make Your Web Searches More Private
When it comes to searching the Internet, most of us just default to "Googling" it. But Google makes its living off of collecting your data, so for those of us wanting more privacy, Google might not be the best search option. To learn about making your searches more private, take a look at this article.
For those of you a little more adventurous, you may have heard of the Deep Web (not the same as the Dark Web). If you're interested in going deeper that Google or Bing can take you, take a look at this article that goes over the 12 best Deep Web search engines.
When it comes to searching the Internet, most of us just default to "Googling" it. But Google makes its living off of collecting your data, so for those of us wanting more privacy, Google might not be the best search option. To learn about making your searches more private, take a look at this article.
For those of you a little more adventurous, you may have heard of the Deep Web (not the same as the Dark Web). If you're interested in going deeper that Google or Bing can take you, take a look at this article that goes over the 12 best Deep Web search engines.
DuckDuckGo Email Service
The development team that brought you DuckDuckGo's private search engine is at it again. They are now beginning to release their newest service, an email privacy service. The new service gives users a free “@duck.com” email address, which will forward emails to your regular inbox after analyzing their contents for trackers and stripping any away. To learn more about their new service, take a look at this article.
The development team that brought you DuckDuckGo's private search engine is at it again. They are now beginning to release their newest service, an email privacy service. The new service gives users a free “@duck.com” email address, which will forward emails to your regular inbox after analyzing their contents for trackers and stripping any away. To learn more about their new service, take a look at this article.
July 29, 2021 - A Common Smartphone Mistake, How to Speed Up Your Smart Device, More on Windows 11, Some Common Texting Abbreviations You Should Know, Important Apple Update,
Q: What's the best way to be taken advantage of on the Internet?
A: Click on an unknown link.
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Q: What's the best way to be taken advantage of on the Internet?
A: Click on an unknown link.
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A Common Smartphone Mistake
There are lot of ways to harm your smartphone, from dropping it on the ground to ignoring malware, but what is the most common way to ruin your smartphone? It's more simple than you might think and something we're all guilty of at some point. To learn more about one of the most common ways to wreak your smartphone, take a look at this article. Or take a look at this article to see even more ways to hurt your smartphone.
There are lot of ways to harm your smartphone, from dropping it on the ground to ignoring malware, but what is the most common way to ruin your smartphone? It's more simple than you might think and something we're all guilty of at some point. To learn more about one of the most common ways to wreak your smartphone, take a look at this article. Or take a look at this article to see even more ways to hurt your smartphone.
How to Speed Up Your Smart Device
Is your smartphone running a little slow these days? Is your tablet not as snappy as it used to be? If so, there are some things you can do to help get them back up to speed. A few simples tweaks in your settings can help make your device seem like new again, or at least much faster than it was before. For iPhone and iPad users, take a look at this article. And for you Android users, take a look at this article. And of course remember, when in doubt, Reboot it!
Is your smartphone running a little slow these days? Is your tablet not as snappy as it used to be? If so, there are some things you can do to help get them back up to speed. A few simples tweaks in your settings can help make your device seem like new again, or at least much faster than it was before. For iPhone and iPad users, take a look at this article. And for you Android users, take a look at this article. And of course remember, when in doubt, Reboot it!
More on Windows 11
If you're still wondering whether or not you should upgrade to Windows 11, or if you have questions about just how to do such an upgrade, then you should take a look at this article. It goes over the most commonly asked questions about Windows 11 for most users. It's a great article from ZDNet that breaks it all down for you in words and pictures.
If you're still wondering whether or not you should upgrade to Windows 11, or if you have questions about just how to do such an upgrade, then you should take a look at this article. It goes over the most commonly asked questions about Windows 11 for most users. It's a great article from ZDNet that breaks it all down for you in words and pictures.
Some Common Texting Abbreviations
Texting has been around quite a while now, and over its history there have been many changes in how we text on our devices. But the use of abbreviations in texting has been around since the beginning and there are some basic ones that every texter should know. To learn the 35 most important abbreviations used in texting today, take a look at this article.
Texting has been around quite a while now, and over its history there have been many changes in how we text on our devices. But the use of abbreviations in texting has been around since the beginning and there are some basic ones that every texter should know. To learn the 35 most important abbreviations used in texting today, take a look at this article.
Important Apple Update
If you use an Apple device or computer you need to update it right away. Apple just released updates for iPhones, iPads and computers for an exploit that is already being used to infect devices. To read more about the update, take a look at this article.
If you use an Apple device or computer you need to update it right away. Apple just released updates for iPhones, iPads and computers for an exploit that is already being used to infect devices. To read more about the update, take a look at this article.
