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Cyber Bob’s Cyber Safety Tip #116

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SIM Swap - When Scammers Steal Your Phone Number https://youtu.be/as9y21AKgco 📱 Your phone number may be more powerful than you realize. In this Cyber Bob’s Cyber Safety Tip, we uncover a growing threat called a SIM swap — where criminals hijack your phone number and use it to break into your email, bank, and online accounts. No hacking skills required. No access to your phone required. Just social engineering and a careless mobile carrier interaction. In this episode you’ll learn: • What a SIM swap actually is (in plain English) • The warning signs your number may have been hijacked • Why text-message login codes can become dangerous • The simple carrier setting that can stop this attack cold 🛡️ One small step — adding a carrier PIN — could prevent a digital disaster. Don’t wait until your phone suddenly says “No Service.” Protect your number. Protect your identity. Stay safe. Stay secure. Stay curious. (ChatGPT, Gemini's Storybook and Slide Deck, and ScreenPal were used to help...

Cyber Bob’s Cyber Safety Tip #130

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The Hidden Risk of Browser Autofill (Convenient… But Is It Smart?) 💳 Most of us love convenience. Click a box… and suddenly your name, address, phone number, and even your credit card number magically appear. It feels efficient. It feels modern. It feels safe. But here’s the honest question: Should your browser really be storing that much personal information? Let’s talk about it. What Exactly Is Autofill? 🖥️ Autofill is a browser feature that automatically fills in: Your full name Home address Phone number Email address Credit card details It saves time. No argument there. But it also means your personal and financial data is sitting inside your browser — waiting to be used. Convenient? Yes. Risk-free? Not quite. Why This Can Be a Problem ⚠️ Here’s what most people don’t realize: Your web browser is not a secure vault. It was designed to browse the internet — not to act as a high-security storage system for financial data. If your computer ever be...

Claude created Desktop Background Image - Personal Photography

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Good for windows 10 and 11. New one daily or, whenever I remember to create it. Theme: Personal Photography (14) Claude's Description: A cinematic 1920×1080 desktop wallpaper built around the analog film photography aesthetic. The deep charcoal-brown background is flanked by twin 35mm filmstrips with sprocket holes running the full height on both sides. The center composition features four slightly rotated gelatin silver print-style photo cards scattered in a natural, tactile arrangement — depicting a Leica camera still life, a window-lit portrait silhouette, a dusk horizon with power lines, and an abstract water reflection study. To the left, elegant Playfair Display serif typography reads "The Art of Seeing" in warm ivory and amber tones, paired with technical metadata (f/2.8 · 1/125s · ISO 400 · Kodak Tri-X). On the right, a detailed aperture blade diagram, exposure stats ("36 Exposures / Roll"), and an ISO readout panel. The palette is exclusively warm near-...

Bob&AliceWorldTour — Crystal Clear Alpine Lake, Switzerland

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https://youtu.be/vtxyQH6pRd4 Bob and Alice find stillness beside a crystal clear alpine lake, where mountains reflect perfectly in the calm water. 🏔️✨ After rising above the valleys by cable car, this peaceful shoreline offers a moment to breathe, reflect, and take in the vast beauty of the Swiss Alps. Sometimes the most powerful views are the quietest ones. 🌍💙 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  

Spring Already In My Dreams

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https://youtube.com/shorts/jBqPakuZf5s Winter has overstayed its welcome, but spring is right around the corner! 🌸 This country-folk melody captures that restless feeling of waiting for the first thaw and the promise of warmer days ahead. Let the music melt away the winter blues and remind you that a brand-new season is already beginning in our dreams. Written and produced by Norbert (Bob) Gostischa in collaboration with ChatGPT, ScreenRec, ScreenPal and Wondera.ai 

Bob The Cyber-Guy Presents - Spotting Fake Apps & Escaping Malware

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https://youtu.be/eIqdA3TzRiM Hello everyone, Bob The Cyber-Guy here! Welcome back to the @bob3160 channel. Today, we are talking about keeping your Android phones safe from a sneaky new threat called PromptSpy.  This isn't your average virus—it actually uses AI to "look" at your screen to steal your information!  But don't panic. In this video, I will show you exactly how to spot fake apps in the Google Play Store  before you download them. I will also teach you how to use a secret weapon called "Safe Mode." If a bad app ever freezes your phone or puts an invisible shield over your uninstall button, Safe Mode will freeze the malware so you can safely delete it and take your phone back. Stay safe out there, and be sure to share this video with your friends and family so they can protect their devices too! If you found this helpful, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe for more easy-to-understand tech tips! All the video's featuring Cyber-Bob are avail...

The "Daily Joy" Jingle

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https://youtube.com/shorts/LW-UtHK9BlA Good morning! ☀️ It’s time to start the day with a smile and a song. 🎶 Join us for a quick daily rhyme that’s all about the joy of learning something new. 📚 Whether you're young or just young at heart, let's make today a happy one! ✨ I created the prompt Google's Lyria created the entertainment. 

Avast Behavior Shield - (Explained by the Avast Bears!)

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https://youtube.com/shorts/R4h87mRgvRk Catch Sneaky Viruses in the Act! 🛡️👀 What happens if a brand-new, unknown virus tries to sneak past your normal defenses? In today's Teddy-Tip for the @bob3160 YouTube Channel, our fuzzy security experts explain how Behavior Shield saves the day! It keeps a close eye on your programs and stops them instantly if they start acting suspicious. It's like having a digital guard dog watching your computer 24/7 to make sure everything behaves. What you’ll learn: How your computer spots brand-new, tricky threats. Why Behavior Shield is so important for keeping your computer safe. Stay Safe Out There! If you found this tip helpful, please give the video a "Like" and subscribe for more fun and easy-to-understand security advice from Bob The Cyber-Guy! I used Google Gemini and Veo 3.1 to help me create this Avast security tip. 

Grok created Desktop Background Image - AI Art

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Good for windows 10 and 11. New one daily or, whenever I remember to create it. Theme: AI Art (14) Grok's Description: This breathtaking AI-generated scene shows towering trees woven from glowing neural pathways and cascading light-code rivers, with holographic fireflies dancing around floating ancient runes beneath a vibrant digital aurora—peaceful, electric, and just the right amount of “my desktop is now smarter than me.” Access Grok at the following link: https://grok.com/ Wallpaper Instructions: https://youtu.be/BM1AX7SbiMc Got a special request, let me know. 

The "Daily Joy" Jingle

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https://youtube.com/shorts/Uf_S8JPx2OM Good morning! ☀️ It’s time to start the day with a smile and a song. 🎶 Join us for a quick daily rhyme that’s all about the joy of learning something new. 📚 Whether you're young or just young at heart, let's make today a happy one! ✨ I created the prompt Google's Lyria created the entertainment. 

Copilot created Desktop Background Image - Gaming & Pop Culture

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Good for windows 10 and 11. New one daily or, whenever I remember to create it. Theme: Gaming & Pop Culture (14) Copilot's Description: A sweeping neon‑lit digital arena stretches across the scene, built from glowing circuitry, holographic panels, and geometric platforms suspended in mid‑air. The environment feels like a fusion of a high‑tech arcade and a futuristic esports coliseum. A massive central holographic screen floats above a raised platform, radiating bright pink and blue neon light. Surrounding it are tall digital pillars displaying holographic symbols — pixel hearts, rockets, controller icons, and abstract shapes — all rendered in vibrant neon. The floor is a glowing grid of electric blue and magenta lines, converging toward the center and giving the entire space a sense of motion and depth. Overhead, a lattice of neon beams and floating symbols creates a canopy of digital energy. The entire composition pulses with immersive Gaming & Pop Culture atmosphere — com...

The "Daily Joy" Jingle

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https://youtube.com/shorts/t7TeFeh4SYE Rise and shine! ☕️☀️ There is nothing like a hot cup of coffee and a positive attitude to get the day moving. Today is all about bringing your best energy to everything you do. Let's make it a great one! I created the prompt Google's Lyria created the entertainment.

Run Don't Hide - desk.cpl

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This series dives into some useful and easy-to-understand run Windows run commands that the average computer user can utilize. These commands can be accessed by pressing Windows + R and typing the command into the Run dialog box. These commands can make it easier for users to perform a variety of tasks, from checking system information to managing network settings, all without navigating through multiple menus. Todays Run Command is all about: System: Display Settings Command: desk.cpl Outcome: Opens the Display Settings, allowing users to adjust screen resolution, orientation, and multiple display settings.  

Avast Ransomware Shield - (Explained by the Avast Bears!)

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https://youtube.com/shorts/A9aEAsmFl3s What happens if a hacker tries to lock up your personal files and family photos? In today's Teddy-Tip, our fuzzy friends explain how Ransomware Shield acts as your personal digital bodyguard. It stops untrusted apps from changing, deleting, or encrypting your important files, keeping your digital life safe and sound. What you’ll learn: How to keep your family photos safe from being held hostage. How Ransomware Shield blocks sneaky attacks. Keep Your Files Safe! If this tip helped you out, hit the "Like" button and subscribe to the @bob3160 YouTube Channel for more fun and easy-to-understand cybersecurity advice! I used Google Gemini and Veo 3.1 to help me create this Avast video tip. 

Neo Browser created Desktop Background Image - Seasonal & Holiday Themes

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Good for windows 10 and 11. New one daily or, whenever I remember to create it. Theme: Seasonal & Holiday Themes (14) Neo Browser's Description: This 1920 x 1080 desktop wallpaper captures a heartwarming "double holiday" scene set in a sun-drenched, rustic farmhouse kitchen. At the center of a weathered wooden table sits a masterpiece of a cherry pie, its golden lattice crust perfectly browned and revealing glimpses of bubbling, deep-crimson filling. To the left, a gentle golden retriever tilts its head with soulful eyes, while a fluffy calico cat sits poised on the right, both gazes fixed intently on the cooling treat. Soft flour dust, a vintage rolling pin, and the warm glow of late winter sunlight streaming through a window create a cozy, nostalgic atmosphere. The Seasonal Theme Today, February 20th, marks a unique intersection of two delightful observances: National Love Your Pet Day and National Cherry Pie Day. The image blends these themes to celebrate the compa...

🌳 To Tree or Not to Tree - How Forests Invented the Internet Millions of Years Before Us 💻

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We humans like to think we invented networking. Ethernet cables. Wi-Fi. The cloud ☁️. Social media 📱. The whole digital circus. But nature is sitting quietly in the background… smiling. 😊 Because forests built their own internet over 400 million years ago —and it still works better than ours in some ways. Scientists call it the mycorrhizal network . Everyone else calls it the Wood Wide Web 🌐🌳 And unlike our internet, it never needs a password reset. 🔑 🕸️ The Underground Internet Nobody Told You About If you walk through a forest, what you see above ground is only half the story. Beneath your feet is a vast network of microscopic fungal threads 🍄 connecting tree roots to one another. These fungi attach to roots and extend outward, linking tree after tree into a shared system. Think of it this way: Trees = computers 💻 Fungi = network cables 🔌 Forest = fully connected internet 🌐 This isn’t metaphor. It’s biology. These fungal threads, called hyphae , form...

Bob&AliceWorldTour — Rising Into the Alps, Switzerland

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https://youtu.be/_tjwx7tGl2s Bob and Alice ascend into the Swiss Alps, watching the world fall away beneath them as the cable car climbs toward the peaks. 🚠🏔️ Villages shrink below, forests stretch outward, and snow-capped mountains fill the horizon. This is Switzerland from above — peaceful, powerful, and unforgettable. 🌍✨ 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  

1MIN AI created Desktop Background Image - Cityscapes & Architecture

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Good for windows 10 and 11. New one daily or, whenever I remember to create it. Theme: Cityscapes & Architecture (14) 1MIN AI's Description: The image depicts a serene city skyline at sunset with a striking gradient of purple, pink, and orange hues illuminating the sky. The crescent moon is visible in the upper left corner, adding to the calm and peaceful atmosphere. Prominent modern skyscrapers and a tall communication tower with a circular observation deck dominate the scene, showcasing a blend of architectural styles. Scattered clouds add depth and texture to the twilight sky. Access 1MIN AI  at the following link: https://1min.ai/ Wallpaper Instructions: https://youtu.be/BM1AX7SbiMc Got a special request, let me know. 

Bob the Cyber-Guy’s Anniversary Guide to Lyria 3 (Create Music)

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https://youtu.be/ny0xs2LCzfY Using a new Tool in Gemini simply called "Create Music" AI Harmony - Celebrating 66 Years with Bob The Cyber-Guy! Join me, Bob The Cyber-Guy, as I celebrate a massive milestone—my 66th wedding anniversary with my wonderful wife, Alice! To mark the occasion, I’m taking you on a tour of Gemini’s newest tool: Lyria 3. In this video, I’ll show you how I used this brand-new AI music engine to create a custom 1950s-style tribute song for Alice. From the initial prompt to the final track, see how easy it is to turn memories into music. Whether you are tech-savvy or just getting started, I’ll show you how to find this tool in your Gemini PWA and use it to tell your own stories. What you’ll see in this tutorial: How to locate the "Create Music" tool in Gemini. The exact prompt I used for a vintage 1950s sound. A look at the final video created by the Lyria 3 engine. A heartfelt celebration of 66 years of adventure! All the video's featuring C...

What exactly is Cancel Culture? (Digital Life & Culture)

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https://youtu.be/ZyRNYJlvHnU What exactly is Cancel Culture — and why has it become one of the most powerful forces on the internet today? In this episode, Bob The Cyber-Guy breaks down cancel culture in plain English so anyone can understand it. You’ll learn what cancel culture is, how it works, why it exists, and how social media has given everyday people the power to influence reputations, careers, and businesses — sometimes overnight. This isn’t about taking sides. It’s about understanding the digital world we live in and how your words, actions, and online presence can have real-world consequences. Knowledge is your best defense. The more you understand how digital culture works, the better prepared you’ll be to navigate it safely and wisely. (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...

TAAFT AI created Desktop Background Image - Animals & Wildlife

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Good for windows 10 and 11. New one daily or, whenever I remember to create it. Theme: Animals & Wildlife (14) ChatGPT's Description: Step into the heart of the African savanna, where a small herd of zebras grazes peacefully beneath the iconic flat-topped acacia trees. Their striking black-and-white stripes create one of nature’s most recognizable and beautiful patterns. This scene captures the quiet balance of life in the wild — calm, alert, and perfectly adapted to its environment. Moments like this remind us that nature doesn’t rush, yet everything gets done. It’s a timeless portrait of freedom, survival, and natural harmony. Access TAAFT AI  at the following link: https://theresanaiforthat.com Wallpaper Instructions: https://youtu.be/BM1AX7SbiMc Got a special request, let me know.