November 5, 2020 - Shopping on Amazon, What is an Algorithm, Make Your Smartphone a Burner phone, How to Use Flags (Stars) in Gmail
I VOTED for No Unknown Links!
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I VOTED for No Unknown Links!
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Shopping on Amazon
Amazon offers one of the best online shopping experiences, but that doesn't mean you should feel totally safe. For example, do you know where your product comes from? Does Amazon do the fulfillment or is it backed by a third party? Knowing who supports the product you're interested in, may make the difference between sale and no sale. To learn more about how to figure out who's selling the product you are browsing, take a look at this article.
Amazon offers one of the best online shopping experiences, but that doesn't mean you should feel totally safe. For example, do you know where your product comes from? Does Amazon do the fulfillment or is it backed by a third party? Knowing who supports the product you're interested in, may make the difference between sale and no sale. To learn more about how to figure out who's selling the product you are browsing, take a look at this article.
What is an Algorithm.
We've all heard the word, algorithm, and we know that it has to do with math. They're known to be complicated and we might even fear them or at the very least be totally untrusting of them. However we feel about algorithms, they're here to stay. And as complicated as an algorithm can be, they start as a simple idea. You can think of an algorithm as a recipe, it basically tells the computer what to do and how to do it. To learn more basics about algorithms, take a look at this article.
We've all heard the word, algorithm, and we know that it has to do with math. They're known to be complicated and we might even fear them or at the very least be totally untrusting of them. However we feel about algorithms, they're here to stay. And as complicated as an algorithm can be, they start as a simple idea. You can think of an algorithm as a recipe, it basically tells the computer what to do and how to do it. To learn more basics about algorithms, take a look at this article.
Add a Number to your Smartphone
In the busy world we all live in, sometimes it would be helpful to have a second phone number, one you can give out to people you just met without giving away all your privacy. As they say, "there's an app for that." There are actually several apps that will let you add one or more phone numbers to your existing smartphone. CNET has created a list of apps that will create extra phone numbers for you, read more here.
In the busy world we all live in, sometimes it would be helpful to have a second phone number, one you can give out to people you just met without giving away all your privacy. As they say, "there's an app for that." There are actually several apps that will let you add one or more phone numbers to your existing smartphone. CNET has created a list of apps that will create extra phone numbers for you, read more here.
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How to Use Flags in Gmail
For those of you unfamiliar with Flags or Stars in email, take a look at this short video, it works for Gmail (which uses Stars), but also any service that uses Flags. It's a handy built in way to help organize your email, no matter which service you use. |
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November 12, 2020 - Phone Screen Time Goes Up, Flying Taxis, Mask Update
Unknown Links are Whiny Little Babies and Don't Deserve Your Time
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Unknown Links are Whiny Little Babies and Don't Deserve Your Time
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You'll Spend 9 Years on Your Phone
There's a new study out that says what we already know, we spend way too much time on our phones. Even if you're trying to cut down your screen time, it doesn't actually curb your phone addiction. Tech giants likes Facebook, Apple and Google are all working on ways for you to monitor your screen time. For more details on what you can do, take a look at this article from CNET.
There's a new study out that says what we already know, we spend way too much time on our phones. Even if you're trying to cut down your screen time, it doesn't actually curb your phone addiction. Tech giants likes Facebook, Apple and Google are all working on ways for you to monitor your screen time. For more details on what you can do, take a look at this article from CNET.
Flying Taxis, Yeah They're Real
Humans have been promised flying cars now for decades, well that day may be coming yet. German based flying taxi company, Lillium, has just announced their plan to build a $25,000,000 "vertiport" in Orlando, Florida. The company says it plans on starting the service by 2025. Read more about flying taxis and just how you might use them in this article from The Verge.
Humans have been promised flying cars now for decades, well that day may be coming yet. German based flying taxi company, Lillium, has just announced their plan to build a $25,000,000 "vertiport" in Orlando, Florida. The company says it plans on starting the service by 2025. Read more about flying taxis and just how you might use them in this article from The Verge.
Mask Update
We're going to be wearing masks for a while longer, so why not wear one that is comfortable? Unlike a few months ago, there are lots of mask choices now. Just about every clothing company now makes a reusable mask, with n0 two being the same. The staff of Wired break down all the latest and greatest masks, whether you need it for work, walking the dog or running, there's a mask for you.
We're going to be wearing masks for a while longer, so why not wear one that is comfortable? Unlike a few months ago, there are lots of mask choices now. Just about every clothing company now makes a reusable mask, with n0 two being the same. The staff of Wired break down all the latest and greatest masks, whether you need it for work, walking the dog or running, there's a mask for you.
November 19, 2020 - Mac OS Big Sur, People Based Marketing, Windows 10 v.2004,
Unknown Links Lose in the Court of Public Opinion EveryTime!
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Unknown Links Lose in the Court of Public Opinion EveryTime!
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Mac OS Big Sur
The latest operating system from Apple is now available free for download. Mac OS Big Sur, the latest version of the Mac OS, went live a few days ago, check out the video for some of the latest updates and features. |
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For those of you who want to know how to update your Mac,
- Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu , then click Software Update to check for updates.
People Based Marketing
Ever wonder what all those websites use your 'personal data' for? The answer is advertising, and people based marketing is why the websites collect so much information about you when you visit their site. The more they know about you, the more specific their ads become, and the more money they make. To learn more about which sites take the most data from you, take a look at this article.
Ever wonder what all those websites use your 'personal data' for? The answer is advertising, and people based marketing is why the websites collect so much information about you when you visit their site. The more they know about you, the more specific their ads become, and the more money they make. To learn more about which sites take the most data from you, take a look at this article.
Windows 10 Version 2004
For the millions of Windows 10 users, there is a new update to ponder. If you're happy on Version 1909, then read no further, for now, but if you're curious what Microsoft has included in its most recent update, take a look at this article from Computer World.
For the millions of Windows 10 users, there is a new update to ponder. If you're happy on Version 1909, then read no further, for now, but if you're curious what Microsoft has included in its most recent update, take a look at this article from Computer World.
Thanksgiving Day, 2020 - Slices of Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Yams, Cranberry Sauce, etc
Please Don't Use Any UNKNOWN LINKS in Your Stuffing This Year!
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Please Don't Use Any UNKNOWN LINKS in Your Stuffing This Year!
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Thanks to all the Computer Club Members.
Take the Day off.
Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving Day Celebration
Take the Day off.
Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving Day Celebration
see you all next week...
