May Meetings 2021
May 6, 2021 - Scam Targeting Apple Users, 12 Things You Didn't Know You Could in Firefox, The Rise of the Smart Contact Lens,
It "May" be Time for You to Stop Clicking on Unknown Links!
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It "May" be Time for You to Stop Clicking on Unknown Links!
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Scam Targeting Apple Users
There's a new scam every day it seems, but this one has been especially bad for Apple users. You'll be browsing around the web when this unexpected pop-up appears, it looks like the real thing, but it's just an elaborate way to trick people (targeting mostly seniors) into giving a scam artist personal info. If you see this pop-up, don't be fooled. For a complete description of how this one works, take a look at this article.
There's a new scam every day it seems, but this one has been especially bad for Apple users. You'll be browsing around the web when this unexpected pop-up appears, it looks like the real thing, but it's just an elaborate way to trick people (targeting mostly seniors) into giving a scam artist personal info. If you see this pop-up, don't be fooled. For a complete description of how this one works, take a look at this article.
12 Firefox Tricks
The 20th anniversary of Mozilla's Firefox browser is coming up, and for those dedicated Firefox users, here's a list of some great tricks that you probably didn't know you could do on Firefox. Everything from changing the look of your toolbar to adding extra protection to your browsing is included on this list. If you use Firefox as your daily driver, you'll want to take a look at this article.
The 20th anniversary of Mozilla's Firefox browser is coming up, and for those dedicated Firefox users, here's a list of some great tricks that you probably didn't know you could do on Firefox. Everything from changing the look of your toolbar to adding extra protection to your browsing is included on this list. If you use Firefox as your daily driver, you'll want to take a look at this article.
The Rise of the Smart Contact Lens
Contact lens' have only been around since the second world war, but they've come a long way in that time. In the not-too-distant future, we may see contact lens' replace your smartphone. It might seem a little too James Bond, but there are researchers currently working on versions of contact lens that do some amazing things that your smartphone does now. That day is not here yet, but to read/see where we are at now, take a look at this article (and watch the video).
Contact lens' have only been around since the second world war, but they've come a long way in that time. In the not-too-distant future, we may see contact lens' replace your smartphone. It might seem a little too James Bond, but there are researchers currently working on versions of contact lens that do some amazing things that your smartphone does now. That day is not here yet, but to read/see where we are at now, take a look at this article (and watch the video).
May 13, 2021 - What is Smishing? The Latest Amazon Scam, Phone Hacking Your Old Number, How to Permanently Delete Your Facebook Account
Smishing, Phishing and Spamming all come with Unknown Links
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Smishing, Phishing and Spamming all come with Unknown Links
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What is Smishing?
You've heard of spam and probably heard of phishing, but what is smishing? Even though you might not have heard of it, you've probably experienced it. Basically "smishing" is when spammers and internet con artists send you fake or otherwise deceiving text messages, often with links in them that take you to deceptive websites that try to steal your personal information. If you've ever got a text message that seemed a little off, you'll want to read all about smishing in this article.
You've heard of spam and probably heard of phishing, but what is smishing? Even though you might not have heard of it, you've probably experienced it. Basically "smishing" is when spammers and internet con artists send you fake or otherwise deceiving text messages, often with links in them that take you to deceptive websites that try to steal your personal information. If you've ever got a text message that seemed a little off, you'll want to read all about smishing in this article.
The Latest Amazon Scam
The pandemic has made most of us rely even more on Amazon for our necessities, and Amazon has been targeted by scammers for a long time. The latest scam being used is called, an imposter scam, and has been mainly targeting elderly Amazon customers. It will often start with a phone call or email telling you that your Amazon account has a "problem" with it. The scammers will then attempt to get you to reveal personal info about your account. To read more about this scam and how to protect yourself from it, take a look at this article.
The pandemic has made most of us rely even more on Amazon for our necessities, and Amazon has been targeted by scammers for a long time. The latest scam being used is called, an imposter scam, and has been mainly targeting elderly Amazon customers. It will often start with a phone call or email telling you that your Amazon account has a "problem" with it. The scammers will then attempt to get you to reveal personal info about your account. To read more about this scam and how to protect yourself from it, take a look at this article.
Your Old Phone Number Could Get You Hacked
Phone companies make a practice of recycling old phone numbers, a way of making the most use of the numbers available. But this technique could get you hacked. A new study conducted by Princeton University researchers shows a wide range of problems with this industry standard. To read more about how to protect yourself from this problem, take a look at this article.
Phone companies make a practice of recycling old phone numbers, a way of making the most use of the numbers available. But this technique could get you hacked. A new study conducted by Princeton University researchers shows a wide range of problems with this industry standard. To read more about how to protect yourself from this problem, take a look at this article.
How to Delete Your Facebook Account
If you've tired of the social media giant and all of the tracking it does of you, you might want to consider deleting your Facebook account. Completely closing out your Facebook account takes some effort, but it is possible. To learn more about how to do this, step by step, take a look at this CNET article that goes over all the details.
If you've tired of the social media giant and all of the tracking it does of you, you might want to consider deleting your Facebook account. Completely closing out your Facebook account takes some effort, but it is possible. To learn more about how to do this, step by step, take a look at this CNET article that goes over all the details.
May 20, 2021 - The Latest Windows 10 Update, Android Guest Mode, Setting Up an External Hard Drive,
Unknown Links are Bad for Your Online Health, Don't Click'em!
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Unknown Links are Bad for Your Online Health, Don't Click'em!
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Windows Latest Update
The Windows 10 spring 2021 update is expected to arrive later this month. That means it's a good time to master some of your device's productivity features, whether you're using it for work or your personal life. These built-in tricks can help you do everything from set up Taskbar shortcuts to save battery power and get the most out of your machine. For a look at some of the new features, watch the video below.
The Windows 10 spring 2021 update is expected to arrive later this month. That means it's a good time to master some of your device's productivity features, whether you're using it for work or your personal life. These built-in tricks can help you do everything from set up Taskbar shortcuts to save battery power and get the most out of your machine. For a look at some of the new features, watch the video below.
Android Guest Mode
With the amount of personal information we carry around on our phones these days, it's no wonder that we cringe when someone asks to borrow our phone. But Android has a solution for this dilemma, it's called "guest mode" and it allows you to lend your phone to someone to make a call or send a text, without worrying if they're going to see all those dog memes you've been collecting (or any of that other private stuff that's just for you). To find out how to use guest mode on Android, take a look at this article.
With the amount of personal information we carry around on our phones these days, it's no wonder that we cringe when someone asks to borrow our phone. But Android has a solution for this dilemma, it's called "guest mode" and it allows you to lend your phone to someone to make a call or send a text, without worrying if they're going to see all those dog memes you've been collecting (or any of that other private stuff that's just for you). To find out how to use guest mode on Android, take a look at this article.
Setting up an External Hard Drive
There's more to using an external hard drive than plugging it in, and whether you're a Windows user or a Mac user, there are certain steps you have to go thru to set one up correctly. Aside from deciding what size of external hard drive you need (it should always be at least as big as the hard drive on the computer you plan to back up), you'll also have to decide on the formatting of the hard drive. Do you want to be able to use the hard drive with both Windows and Mac? if so there are options for that as well. To learn more about how to set up your external hard drive, take a look at this article.
There's more to using an external hard drive than plugging it in, and whether you're a Windows user or a Mac user, there are certain steps you have to go thru to set one up correctly. Aside from deciding what size of external hard drive you need (it should always be at least as big as the hard drive on the computer you plan to back up), you'll also have to decide on the formatting of the hard drive. Do you want to be able to use the hard drive with both Windows and Mac? if so there are options for that as well. To learn more about how to set up your external hard drive, take a look at this article.
May 27, 2021 - Android 12, Take Better Smartphone Pictures, Carry Your Vaccine Card,
Unknown Links are Trying to Fool You - Don't Be.
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Unknown Links are Trying to Fool You - Don't Be.
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The Latest Android OS
Android 12 is the new OS just released by Google. In this mobile update Android devices, including phones and tablets, will enjoy greater security features, lots of new ways to personalize your device and some advanced camera tech. To read all about Android 12 OS and all its new features, take a look at this article.
Android 12 is the new OS just released by Google. In this mobile update Android devices, including phones and tablets, will enjoy greater security features, lots of new ways to personalize your device and some advanced camera tech. To read all about Android 12 OS and all its new features, take a look at this article.
Take Better Smartphone Pictures
Most of us carry our most used camera in our pockets, but we don't always take the best photos with it. Whether you use an Android or an iPhone, there are some standard techniques you can use to vastly improve your smartphone photography. These tips will apply to the most current phones with their multiple lens, or an older phone you just want to use to capture great photos. To learn more about how to improve your photog skills, take a look at this article.
Most of us carry our most used camera in our pockets, but we don't always take the best photos with it. Whether you use an Android or an iPhone, there are some standard techniques you can use to vastly improve your smartphone photography. These tips will apply to the most current phones with their multiple lens, or an older phone you just want to use to capture great photos. To learn more about how to improve your photog skills, take a look at this article.
Carry Your Vaccination Card
Now that you've been vaccinated, you might need to show your vaccine card to gain access to a store or service, so why not put a copy of it in your phone. If you'd like to know how to save a copy of your vaccine card, or any important card that can be carried digitally, take a look at this article.
Now that you've been vaccinated, you might need to show your vaccine card to gain access to a store or service, so why not put a copy of it in your phone. If you'd like to know how to save a copy of your vaccine card, or any important card that can be carried digitally, take a look at this article.
