July Meetings 2024
July 4, 2024 - No Club Notes this week -
"Enjoy your hot dogs, flags and fireworks (where allowed by law), but please don't click on any unknown links." - America
Club Questions
"Enjoy your hot dogs, flags and fireworks (where allowed by law), but please don't click on any unknown links." - America
Club Questions
July 11, 2024 - Is Noplace the New Myspace? - Netflix Prices Go Up - 'I am Not a Robot' Explained -
"I am here to enforce the law, and the law says, 'You never click on unknown links' Any questions? - A Local Police Officer
Club Questions
"I am here to enforce the law, and the law says, 'You never click on unknown links' Any questions? - A Local Police Officer
Club Questions
Is Noplace the New Myspace?
It's not every day that a new social media app pops up on the scene and then climbs to the top of the App Store. Noplace has just accomplished that. The app, which has been in an invite-only stage for about a year, is finally opening its arms to the masses, and so far, the reception has been quite buzzy. The feat is remarkable, especially considering what it has to offer. For starters, you can't post photos or videos, so why has this app gotten so popular so fast? To learn more about Noplace, take a look at this article.
It's not every day that a new social media app pops up on the scene and then climbs to the top of the App Store. Noplace has just accomplished that. The app, which has been in an invite-only stage for about a year, is finally opening its arms to the masses, and so far, the reception has been quite buzzy. The feat is remarkable, especially considering what it has to offer. For starters, you can't post photos or videos, so why has this app gotten so popular so fast? To learn more about Noplace, take a look at this article.
Netflix is Phasing out it's Cheapest Plan
Netflix is following through on its plan to phase out its cheapest ad-free tier for existing subscribers. As spotted in numerous posts on Reddit, Netflix is now asking some basic plan subscribers to choose a new plan to stay subscribed to Netflix. If you're a current Netflix user, you'll want to take a look at this article about their upcoming changes.
Netflix is following through on its plan to phase out its cheapest ad-free tier for existing subscribers. As spotted in numerous posts on Reddit, Netflix is now asking some basic plan subscribers to choose a new plan to stay subscribed to Netflix. If you're a current Netflix user, you'll want to take a look at this article about their upcoming changes.
I am Not a Robot Explained
Coming across an 'I'm not a robot' checkbox is almost as common as seeing someone post a selfie on Instagram. It's something most of us press every day, without giving it any thought. But have you ever stopped to wonder what actually happens when you click that little box?Turns out it's more clever and complicated than you might think. To learn what really happens when you click on 'I'm not a robot' take a look at this article.
Coming across an 'I'm not a robot' checkbox is almost as common as seeing someone post a selfie on Instagram. It's something most of us press every day, without giving it any thought. But have you ever stopped to wonder what actually happens when you click that little box?Turns out it's more clever and complicated than you might think. To learn what really happens when you click on 'I'm not a robot' take a look at this article.
July 18, 2024 - More on Dark Patterns - Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Event 2024 - Best Smart Home Devices 2024 -
"I float free and happy above the ground and I may end up stuck in the power lines or a tree, but I will never click on an unknown link." - The balloon that kid lost at the fair
Club Questions
"I float free and happy above the ground and I may end up stuck in the power lines or a tree, but I will never click on an unknown link." - The balloon that kid lost at the fair
Club Questions
More on Dark Patterns
Most subscription sites use "dark patterns" to influence customer behavior around subscriptions and personal data, according to a pair of new reports from global consumer protection groups. Dark patterns are "practices commonly found in online user interfaces that steer, deceive, coerce or manipulate consumers into making choices that often are not in their best interests." To refresh your recollection on what dark patterns are, take a look at these Club Notes from April 8, 2021. To learn more about how your online subscription service might be using dark patterns, take a look at this article.
Most subscription sites use "dark patterns" to influence customer behavior around subscriptions and personal data, according to a pair of new reports from global consumer protection groups. Dark patterns are "practices commonly found in online user interfaces that steer, deceive, coerce or manipulate consumers into making choices that often are not in their best interests." To refresh your recollection on what dark patterns are, take a look at these Club Notes from April 8, 2021. To learn more about how your online subscription service might be using dark patterns, take a look at this article.
Samsung Galaxy Event 2024
Samsung just held its Galaxy Unpacked event, unveiling a host of exciting new wearables and two new smartphones available as soon as later this month. As expected, artificial intelligence (AI) took center stage, as Samsung's Galaxy AI ushered in new features across the devices. Samsung's two new flagship foldable smartphones are the Galaxy Z Fold 6and the Galaxy Z Flip 6, updated versions of last year's models that feature larger screens, better batteries, stronger cameras, and a big jump up in durability, all while weighing less. To learn about all of Samsung's newest tech devices, take a look at this article.
Samsung just held its Galaxy Unpacked event, unveiling a host of exciting new wearables and two new smartphones available as soon as later this month. As expected, artificial intelligence (AI) took center stage, as Samsung's Galaxy AI ushered in new features across the devices. Samsung's two new flagship foldable smartphones are the Galaxy Z Fold 6and the Galaxy Z Flip 6, updated versions of last year's models that feature larger screens, better batteries, stronger cameras, and a big jump up in durability, all while weighing less. To learn about all of Samsung's newest tech devices, take a look at this article.
Best Smart Home Devices 2024
In a world with smart light bulbs, video doorbells, speakers and other smart home devices, it's easy to make your daily routine a little more seamless. Whether you want to use voice control to turn on your TV or a smart lock to keep your home more secure, we found the best smart home devices on the market from Ring, Amazon, Google and more. To learn more about CNET's picks for best smart home devices for 2024, take a look at this article.
In a world with smart light bulbs, video doorbells, speakers and other smart home devices, it's easy to make your daily routine a little more seamless. Whether you want to use voice control to turn on your TV or a smart lock to keep your home more secure, we found the best smart home devices on the market from Ring, Amazon, Google and more. To learn more about CNET's picks for best smart home devices for 2024, take a look at this article.
July 25, 2024 - AT&T Customers Hacked - AirDrop Not Working-How to Fix it - 15 Tips to Become Computer Savvy -
"I'm not sure what choice I'll make, but I know I won't choose to click on an unknown link." - Sophie
Club Questions
"I'm not sure what choice I'll make, but I know I won't choose to click on an unknown link." - Sophie
Club Questions
AT&T Customers Hacked
U.S. phone giant AT&T confirmed Friday it will begin notifying millions of consumers about a fresh data breach that allowed cybercriminals to steal the phone records of “nearly all” of its customers, a company spokesperson told TechCrunch. In a statement, AT&T said that the stolen data contains phone numbers of both cellular and landline customers, as well as AT&T records of calls and text messages — such as who contacted who by phone or text — during a six-month period between May 1, 2022 and October 31, 2022. If you're an AT&T user, and you want to read the rest of this story, take a look at this article.
U.S. phone giant AT&T confirmed Friday it will begin notifying millions of consumers about a fresh data breach that allowed cybercriminals to steal the phone records of “nearly all” of its customers, a company spokesperson told TechCrunch. In a statement, AT&T said that the stolen data contains phone numbers of both cellular and landline customers, as well as AT&T records of calls and text messages — such as who contacted who by phone or text — during a six-month period between May 1, 2022 and October 31, 2022. If you're an AT&T user, and you want to read the rest of this story, take a look at this article.
AirDrop Not Working?
AirDrop is a handy feature on Apple devices since it lets users discover nearby Macs, iPhones, and iPads, and securely transfer items between them over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and even continue larger transfers over cellular. The only problem is that it doesn't always work. If that sounds like your current experience with AirDrop, then take a look at this article for some solutions to the problem.
AirDrop is a handy feature on Apple devices since it lets users discover nearby Macs, iPhones, and iPads, and securely transfer items between them over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and even continue larger transfers over cellular. The only problem is that it doesn't always work. If that sounds like your current experience with AirDrop, then take a look at this article for some solutions to the problem.
15 Tips to Become Computer Savvy
The obstacle to computer literacy among seniors has been the assumption that it is best suited for the younger population and that its sole purpose is to keep up with the 21st century. This belief has caused older adults to be apathetic and sometimes even fearful of computer trends. In most cases, tech developers have not targeted the older population with their campaigns or ads but instead have mostly focused on young people. But there are lots of good reasons for seniors to learn about computers and tech in general, to read the 15 tips, take a look at this article.
The obstacle to computer literacy among seniors has been the assumption that it is best suited for the younger population and that its sole purpose is to keep up with the 21st century. This belief has caused older adults to be apathetic and sometimes even fearful of computer trends. In most cases, tech developers have not targeted the older population with their campaigns or ads but instead have mostly focused on young people. But there are lots of good reasons for seniors to learn about computers and tech in general, to read the 15 tips, take a look at this article.
