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“Your Email ‘Preview Pane’ Can Trigger Attacks” You don’t have to click an email for it to cause trouble anymore. 🚨 What’s the hidden risk? Many email programs automatically preview messages as soon as you highlight them. That preview can: Load tracking pixels Confirm your email address is active Trigger malicious scripts in poorly protected systems Download hidden content from remote servers In short: Just previewing an email can tell scammers, “Yes, this inbox is alive.” ⚠️ Common assumptions that aren’t true anymore “I didn’t click anything, so I’m safe” “Previewing isn’t opening” “My email program blocks that stuff by default” Some do. Some don’t. And settings change after updates. ✅ Simple protection steps Disable automatic preview panes when possible View emails in plain text if your email app allows it Don’t preview suspicious senders — delete first Turn off automatic image loading Use spam filters aggressively (they exist for a...

Good for windows 10 and 11. New one daily or, whenever I remember to create it. Theme: Abstract & Minimalist Art (13) Gemini's Description: This image features a striking piece of Abstract & Minimalist Art. At its heart is a central circular motif, meticulously divided by clean, intersecting lines that create a sense of geometric balance and precision. The color palette is sophisticated and calming, blending deep forest greens, muted teals, and a warm, earthy orange. These shapes are set against a soft, off-white background that emphasizes the minimalist aesthetic, making it a perfect, non-distracting choice for a desktop wallpaper. Access the Chrome Browser at the following link: https://www.google.com/chrome/ Instructions: https://youtu.be/BM1AX7SbiMc Got a special request, let me know. 

https://youtu.be/4LaWoQpFikw Headline: Is Chrome’s New AI Upgrade for YOU? (Or should you turn it off?) Google Chrome just got its biggest update yet, and it’s packed with AI! Whether you’re excited about "Gemini" or just want your old browser back, Bob The Cyber-Guy is here to break it down. In today's video, we make the tech talk simple. I'll show you: The New Side Panel: How to use the AI "brain" to summarize long articles or compare products instantly. Nano Banana: The secret tool that lets you edit photos right in your browser. Smart Automation: How Chrome can now help you find deals and fill out forms. The "OFF" Switch: A step-by-step guide for those who want to bypass the AI features and keep things private and simple. Technology should work for you, not the other way around! If you found this helpful, please hit the Like button and Subscribe to stay safe and savvy in the digital world!  I used Google Gemini, NotebookLM Slide Deck, and Scree...

Good for windows 10 and 11. New one daily or, whenever I remember to create it. Theme: Nature & Landscapes (13) Copilot's Description: A golden-hour masterpiece of untouched wilderness, this 1920x1080 desktop image captures a winding river meandering through a lush green valley, framed by towering, majestic mountains. The sun hovers low, casting warm amber light across the landscape, while soft clouds glow gently in the sky. A vibrant foreground meadow bursts with wildflowers in red, white, and blue, adding a splash of color and serenity. The layered hills and distant peaks evoke depth, peace, and a sense of timeless natural beauty. Edge Browser can now produce text to image directly in the browsers address bar just start the prompt with: create an image of and then describe the image you want to create. I used: create an image of a 1920 X 1080 Desktop Image , use the following theme: Nature & Landscapes Access Microsoft Edge at the following link: https://www.microsoft.com...

https://youtu.be/3aWXFd5FL0A As night falls, Bob and Alice wander beside a softly lit river in Paris, where reflections shimmer and the city slows to a whisper. 🌙✨ Warm lights glow on stone, bridges fade into silhouette, and the water carries the quiet rhythm of evening. This chapter isn’t about landmarks — it’s about atmosphere, stillness, and the kind of beauty you only notice after dark. 🌍💫 This was created in collaboration with ChatGPT and Veo 3.1 See all of the stops on Bob & Alice's World Tour at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1_9cbkt8g22YuSiDk0gX__Zjiape5rWF&si=WMOZg4pX77b6MTv5  

“Auto-Save Can Betray You” Auto-save feels like a lifesaver. In some cases, it’s a liability. 🚨 What’s the hidden risk? Modern browsers, apps, and phones love to auto-save : Addresses Credit card numbers Email logins Form entries Search history That’s convenient — until: Someone else uses your device You share your screen on Zoom A scam site auto-fills your info Malware reads stored form data Auto-save doesn’t ask who is using the device. It just fills. ⚠️ Common assumptions that cause trouble “It’s my computer — no one else touches it” “I didn’t click submit, so it’s safe” “Auto-fill only works on trusted sites” Scammers design fake pages specifically to trigger auto-fill . ✅ Simple protection steps Turn off auto-save for payment info Use auto-fill only on trusted, frequently used sites Clear saved form data periodically Lock your screen whenever you step away Never rely on auto-fill on public or shared devices ...

https://youtube.com/shorts/MhQizgkSSJo Guarding Your Inbox with the Avast Bears! 🛡️📧 Our favorite tech-savvy bears are back with a vital tip on email safety. If you've ever hesitated before clicking an attachment, this one is for you. Learn how Email Guardian acts as your digital shield, scanning and blocking threats before they can touch your computer. What you’ll learn: How to handle suspicious email attachments. How Email Guardian automates your inbox security. Stay Safe & Stay Informed! If this helped you feel more secure, hit the "Like" button and subscribe for more easy cybersecurity tips! I used Google Gemini and Veo 3.1 to help create this video. 

🤖💼 If you’ve been hearing “AI is taking everybody’s job,” you’re not imagining the noise. Companies are using AI to do more work with fewer people. But here’s the honest truth: most layoffs are still being driven by old-school business forces—money, demand, and corporate reshuffling—with AI often showing up as the extra push (and sometimes a convenient talking point). 🧾 Let’s sort the facts from the hype. ✅ The biggest layoff drivers usually aren’t AI 📉 “We need to cut costs” (and payroll is the biggest cost) 💰 When budgets tighten, companies reach for the biggest lever first: headcount. This shows up in announcements as “cost cutting,” “efficiency,” or “reducing overhead.” Even when a company is profitable, leadership can still decide it wants higher margins or a “leaner” structure. Source (layoff reasons and categories): https://www.challengergray.com/blog/2025-year-end-challenger-report-highest-q4-layoffs-since-2008-lowest-ytd-hiring-since-2010/ Pandemic whiplash: overhiring → ...

https://youtu.be/wkfkZNI6Zik Ever wondered who lives above you when there's nothing but the roof? 🏠✨ Join me, Bob The Cyber-Guy, for a short visual story straight from my ranch house here in Meadow Lake, New Mexico. In the tech world, we’re always looking at screens, but today we’re looking up! In this video, I explore: The Ranch House Reality: Why living on one level changes how you hear the world. The Vertical Boundary: What happens when you remove the "buffer" between you and the stars. The Ultimate Tenant: A profound look at the direct connection we all have to something much bigger than ourselves. It's a moment of silence, architecture, and a change in perspective that I think you’ll really enjoy. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit that bell—after all, you're never truly living alone! I used Gemini, NotebookLM's Slide Deck, and ScreenPal to put this video together. 

Good for windows 10 and 11. New one daily or, whenever I remember to create it. Theme: AI fun (12) Grok's Description: A cute, small, ethereal alien girl stands smiling in the middle of a classic European cobblestone street during a gentle evening rain. Her smooth, metallic-purple body glows with vibrant neon-blue circuit-like lines tracing her form, highlighting her large, innocent blue eyes and rounded head. She's mostly nude but stylized in a futuristic, artistic way, with glowing energy tendrils and holographic jellyfish-like shapes, floating digital icons, and sparkles swirling playfully around her outstretched hands. The background shows warm-lit historic buildings with cafes, people chatting at outdoor tables under awnings, and a dreamy pink-orange sunset sky blending with the rainy atmosphere—pure cyber-fantasy whimsy meets cozy old-world charm. Access TAAFT at the following link: https://theresanaiforthat.com/   Wallpaper Instructions: https://youtu.be/BM1AX7SbiMc Got ...

https://youtube.com/shorts/rFg0Guri60k 🎶The early bird gets the worm... but nobody mentioned it’s a slimy breakfast! 🪱🐦 I decided to have a little fun with AI today and turned that classic proverb on its head. This is a foot-stomping, banjo-plucking Bluegrass tune about a bird who seriously regrets waking up early. If you've ever felt like you'd rather have a cup of coffee than a "wiggly prize," this one is for you! Written and produced by Norbert (Bob) Gostischa in collaboration with Gemini.ai, ScreenPal and Producer.ai 

https://youtube.com/shorts/Fm3w7mPvhmY 🎶A quiet day in the small rural town of Meadow Lake is suddenly interrupted when a watermain break turns a dirt road into a rushing river. What starts as a simple infrastructure failure quickly becomes a shared community moment — part frustration, part humor, and very Meadow Lake. This short, funky tune captures how small towns deal with big problems: neighbors gathering, patience wearing thin, and laughter filling the gaps while waiting for things to get fixed. If you’ve ever lived where everyone knows everyone, you’ll recognize this scene instantly. Sometimes the pipes break — but the spirit doesn’t. Written and produced by Norbert (Bob) Gostischa in collaboration with ChatGPT, ScreenPal and Producer.ai 

https://youtube.com/shorts/uaDrKgJTPxM Shopping Safely with Avast! 🛡️🛒 The bears are back! This time, they’re showing you how to lock down your financial information while shopping or banking online. Bank Mode creates a clean, isolated desktop that keeps keyloggers and hackers away from your sensitive data. It’s like having a private vault right inside your browser! What you’ll learn: How to keep your credit card info private. Why Bank Mode is a "must-use" for online banking. Stay Safe & Stay Informed! If you found this helpful, please give the video a "Like" and subscribe for more straightforward tech and security updates. I used Google Gemini and Veo 3.1 to help create this video. 

https://youtu.be/Mfj0ldAIrWU Bob and Alice discover a quieter side of Paris — café streets just waking up and riverside bookstalls opening for the day. ☕📚 With warm light on stone, empty chairs waiting for conversation, and pages turning in the breeze, this chapter is all about slowing down and noticing the details that make a city feel alive. Paris doesn’t rush. It invites you to linger. 🌍✨ This was created in collaboration with ChatGPT and Veo 3.1 See all of the stops on Bob & Alice's World Tour at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1_9cbkt8g22YuSiDk0gX__Zjiape5rWF&si=WMOZg4pX77b6MTv5  

“Browser Extensions Can See More Than You Think” Those little add-ons in your browser—coupon finders, PDF tools, weather widgets, grammar helpers—feel harmless. Some aren’t. 🚨 What’s the hidden risk? Many browser extensions request broad permissions , including: Reading everything you type Seeing every website you visit Accessing saved passwords or form data Injecting ads or tracking scripts And here’s the kicker: They can change after you install them. An update can quietly expand permissions overnight. ⚠️ Common assumptions that get people burned “It came from the official store, so it must be safe” “I installed it years ago—it’s probably fine” “It’s just a coupon helper” Even legitimate extensions can be sold, hijacked, or updated with risky behavior. ✅ Simple protection steps (no tech headache) Remove extensions you don’t actively use Review permissions every few months Be suspicious of extensions that want “access to all sites” Avoid...

Good for windows 10 and 11. New one daily or, whenever I remember to create it. Theme: Digital Art (12) Claude's Description: I've created a stunning cosmic cyberpunk digital art desktop wallpaper featuring a deep purple-to-black gradient background reminiscent of deep space. The composition includes flowing energy waves in vibrant cyan, magenta, and violet that undulate across the canvas at different layers, creating a sense of dynamic movement and digital flow. Scattered throughout are glowing orbs with radiant halos in cyan and magenta, along with hundreds of twinkling stars and digital particles that give the piece a futuristic, technological aesthetic. Subtle connecting lines between particles add a network visualization effect, while the overall color palette of deep purples, electric cyans, and vivid magentas creates a mesmerizing cyberpunk atmosphere perfect for a desktop background. Access Claude AI at the following link: https://claude.ai/   Wallpaper Instructions: ht...

https://youtu.be/BD1f_rKG3Go "Fake CAPTCHA Scams — Don’t Fall for the Trap" 🎥That little “I’m not a robot” box looks harmless — until it isn’t. In this Cyber Bob safety tip, you’ll learn how criminals are now using fake CAPTCHA screens to trick everyday users into infecting their own computers. No pop-ups. No alarms. Just a few clicks that can quietly open the door to malware. This short, clear tip shows what to watch for, what never to do, and how to stay one step ahead — especially if you value your privacy, your data, and your sanity. Simple. Practical. Senior-friendly. Because cybersecurity doesn’t have to be scary — it just has to be smart. (ChatGPT, Gemini's Storybook and Slide Deck, and ScreenPal were used to help create this cybersecurity tip.) All the video's featuring Cyber-Bob are available at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1_9cbkt8g23Y9OlMqTZElR_JO20E0AGy&si=vb75DBhUg_ZJarby  

https://youtube.com/shorts/ZTrrk_zBTtI Smart Protection for Everyone! 🛡️🐾 In today's quick tip, our favorite tech-savvy bears discuss a powerful tool for staying safe online: Avast Assistant. Whether you're a tech pro or just getting started, Avast Assistant acts as your personal guide. It provides real-time, conversational advice whenever you encounter something suspicious, helping you navigate the web with confidence. What you’ll learn in this video: How Avast Assistant works as a real-time sidekick. Ways to use conversational advice to stay ahead of potential scams. Stay Safe & Stay Informed! If you found this helpful, please give the video a "Like" and subscribe for more straightforward tech and security updates. 

https://youtube.com/shorts/aKYDY120DEc Ever complain about summer heat… then instantly regret it? You’re not alone. “Mr. Summer, Where’d You Go?” is a happy novelty song with a folk-country bounce and a big dose of senior humor. From aching joints and runaway furnaces to long johns, snow shovels, and lessons learned the hard way, this tune celebrates the universal truth: we don’t miss summer until winter shows up. If you’ve ever said “it’s too hot” and later whispered “I was wrong,” this one’s for you. Turn it up, smile, and remember—complaining about the weather is optional… freezing is not. ❄️☀️ Written and produced by Norbert (Bob) Gostischa in collaboration with ChatGPT, ScreenPal and Producer.ai 

Good for windows 10 and 11. New one daily or, whenever I remember to create it. Theme: Personal Photography (12) Neo Browser's Description: I created a 1920×1080 personal-photography desktop image: an intimate, candid portrait of a non‑identifiable adult seated on a city bench at golden hour. The subject is shown in a tight three‑quarter view with shallow depth of field; background city lights are soft bokeh. Warm rim light and preserved natural skin tones give a filmic feel, with subtle film grain and gentle color fade for a nostalgic 35mm look. Small details: a knit sweater, a steaming takeaway coffee cup, and faint breath in cool air. Composition leaves negative space on the right for desktop icons. The palette uses warm ambers, deep teals, and soft neutrals. I checked prior creations to avoid repeats and kept this composition original and free of logos or recognizable landmarks. Side note - This is actually a 1024x1024 image. It took about 20 minutes of back and forth banter fo...