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Cybersecurity Tips from a Pro – Simple Advice for the Average Joe (Part 3) - Guarding the Home Front

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This information is also available on my  YouTube Channel  at:  https://youtu.be/dR2-2HJpTc0 If you prefer, you can also listen to this information on  my  Podcast  at:  https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/norbert-gostischa/episodes/Cybersecurity-Tips-from-a-Pro--Simple-Advice-for-the-Average-Joe-Part-3---Guarding-the-Home-Front-e354vbf Guarding the Home Front - Because Your Wi-Fi, Family, and Smart Devices Need Protection Too You’ve locked down your accounts and built smarter habits—but there’s more to digital safety than just you. Now it’s time to protect your family, your home network, and your smart devices, and learn what to do if something slips through the cracks. Let’s break it down. 15 - Teach Cybersecurity to Your Family What’s the risk - Kids click everything - Parents overshare - That makes them prime targets for scammers and hackers. What to do (and how): Show kids how to turn off location tags on phones and apps - (Settings > Privacy...

Happy Birthday, U.S.A.!

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This information is also available on my  YouTube Channel  at:  https://youtu.be/lonThtolRSM If you prefer, you can also listen to this information on  my  Podcast  at:  https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/norbert-gostischa/episodes/Happy-Birthday--U-S-A-e3548lr (A Rhyme to Celebrate the Red, White & Woohoo!) 🎂Hey there, U.S.A.—you’re lookin’ great! Two hundred and forty-something, but still first-rate! Your stripes are crisp, your stars still gleam, You’re the original American Dream! 📜Born on the 4th with fireworks and flair, You shouted “Freedom!” into the summer air. Your founding was messy, loud, and bold— Like every barbecue tale ever told. 🎇You’ve had your hiccups (and some flat-out blunders), But your comeback game? Still full of wonders. From sea to shining sea you roam, A mix of fries, jazz, and mobile home. 🗽We bicker, we vote, we fiercely debate, But don’t you dare doubt—we still think you’re great! Because through the chaos, one ...

Did You Know – Independence Day Edition

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  https://youtu.be/RPOy-5PdApA Think you know everything about the Fourth of July? Think again. From overlooked traditions to unexpected origins, this video uncovers the hidden history behind America’s most celebrated holiday — and you won’t believe how long it took to make it official. Prepare to be surprised, entertained, and maybe even a little patriotic. I used ChatGPT-4o, ScreenPal, ZOOM's Clip, and PowerPoint to put this information together.

Voting Shouldn’t Be Easier Than Buying a Soda — And That’s Okay

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This information is also available on my  YouTube Channel  at:  https://youtu.be/vBFo3nlaVLQ If you prefer, you can also listen to this information on  my  Podcast  at:  https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/norbert-gostischa/episodes/Voting-Shouldnt-Be-Easier-Than-Buying-a-Soda--And-Thats-Okay-e35284k “Where you see wrong or inequality or injustice, speak out, because this is your country. This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on.” – Thurgood Marshall Powerful words, right? And yet, today, if you dare say, “Maybe we should show ID to vote,” you're accused of trying to drag us back to the 1960s. Let’s have an honest conversation here—because this isn’t 1965, and not every voting safeguard is voter suppression. 🗳️Voting Shouldn’t Be a Drive-Thru Process Look—we don’t need to make voting harder - But we shouldn't make it easier than buying a soda, either. Voting is a serious civic duty - You're not entering a sweepstakes or scanning a loy...

Is Your Doctor Being Replaced by AI - Microsoft Thinks It’s Time

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This information is also available on my  YouTube Channel  at:  https://youtu.be/dhJCjLQkpY0 If you prefer, you can also listen to this information on  my  Podcast  at:  https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/norbert-gostischa/episodes/Is-Your-Doctor-Being-Replaced-by-AI---Microsoft-Thinks-Its-Time-e3511pa Once upon a time in a bustling, high-tech hospital - let’s call it St. FutureCare, a perplexing case appeared - a patient had a baffling mix of symptoms—fever, fatigue, strange rashes, and odd lab results.  Even the top specialists scratched their heads - Enter our hero - Microsoft’s brand-new AI ensemble, the “Microsoft AI Diagnostic Orchestrator,” or MAI‑DxO for short. 🎭The Cast The Doctors - Imagine a room with 21 seasoned physicians—15 from the US, 6 from the UK—working solo, with no chance to brainstorm, no textbooks, no Google - Just them and the mystery patient. The Patient - Every week, the New England Journal of Medicine publishes a co...

What I Wish I Knew 5 Years Ago - I Should’ve Jumped Into AI Sooner

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This information is also available on my  YouTube Channel  at:  https://youtu.be/XK1AAi3JTQU If you prefer, you can also listen to this information on  my  Podcast  at:  https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/norbert-gostischa/episodes/What-I-Wish-I-Knew-5-Years-Ago---I-Shouldve-Jumped-Into-AI-Sooner-e34v5pd 🎬If I could hop in a time machine and whisper something to 2020 me, it’d be this - “Drop the sourdough starter and learn AI—now.” Because wow, have things changed. AI’s gone from being the nerd in the back of the tech classroom to running the whole school. And I’ve got a front-row seat to the “I should’ve paid attention sooner” regret parade. AI Then vs. Now - Five years ago, AI was still wearing its training wheels. Chatbots were awkward. Most people thought “machine learning” was just robots watching reruns of Jeopardy. And ChatGPT? It hadn’t even been born yet. Now - Everyone from startups to the government is using AI. Job descriptions practica...

Did You Know - Episode 2

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  https://youtu.be/VdQfqev3z_A "Think you’ve heard it all? Think again. From exploding shrimp to daredevils with titanium skeletons, Episode 2 of 'Did You Know?' will have you laughing, cringing, and wondering how these facts managed to escape your radar. You won’t believe what made it into this lineup — and yes, it’s all true." I used ChatGPT-4o, ScreenPal, PowerPoint, and Zoom's Clips to put this information together

Cybersecurity Tips from a Pro – Simple Advice for the Average Joe (Part 2)

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This information is also available on my  YouTube Channel  at:  https://youtu.be/rlwawinIgHU If you prefer, you can also listen to this information on  my  Podcast  at:  https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/norbert-gostischa/episodes/Cybersecurity-Tips-from-a-Pro--Simple-Advice-for-the-Average-Joe-Part-2-e34to24 Part 2 - Practical Next Steps to Lock Down Your Digital Life You’ve mastered the basics—strong passwords, updates, antivirus, and avoiding sketchy links. Now let’s step it up a notch. This isn’t about turning you into a cybersecurity ninja overnight. It’s about real-world habits and smart moves that dramatically reduce your chances of getting hacked, scammed, or digitally mugged. 8 - Don’t Fall for Phishing – It’s Not Just Email Anymore What’s the risk - Phishing isn’t just poorly spelled emails anymore. Scammers are slick. They send fake login pages, pose as your bank on the phone, or even text you links that look legit. What to do - Double-c...

Run Don't Hide - control access.cpl

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  This series dives into some useful and easy-to-understand 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: Accessibility Options Command:  control access.cpl Outcome: Opens the Ease of Access Center, providing various accessibility features to assist users with disabilities.

Cybersecurity Tips from a Pro – Simple Advice for the Average Joe (Part 1)

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This information is also available on my  YouTube Channel  at:  https://youtu.be/ARVHOQkypwc If you prefer, you can also listen to this information on  my  Podcast  at:  https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/norbert-gostischa/episodes/Cybersecurity-Tips-from-a-Pro--Simple-Advice-for-the-Average-Joe-e34rg13 Part 1 - The Cybersecurity Basics That Could Save Your Digital Life You don’t need to be a tech wizard to stay safe online. Just like you lock your front door and look both ways before crossing the street, there are easy things you can do to protect yourself from hackers, scammers, and digital disasters. Let’s break down the first seven essential cybersecurity tips, with enough detail to help you actually do them. 1 - Use Strong, Unique Passwords for Everything What’s the risk - Reusing passwords is like using the same key for your house, car, and office - If someone steals it, they get everything. What to do - Make each password long (16+ characters...