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Exodus - Privacy Tool

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  Exodus - Privacy Tool https://youtu.be/0GvNr2eeRq4 For Android devices. Helps you see how much permission each installed app is granted and  how many trackers are part of the installed apps. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.eu.exodus_privacy.exodusprivacy&hl=en_US&gl=US

GoPro - Riding on a WYZE Robot Vacuum

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  GoPro - Riding on a WYZE Robot Vacuum https://youtu.be/6D4krEgkqPw

Email Management - Avast Account

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Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 2-26-2021

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  https://youtu.be/J9VYa6e6dIo Security-related news thanks mostly to Avast Software.  I'm just a messenger. They do most of the hard work and research. https://www.avast.com/en-us/index#pc

WYZE Robot Vacuum - Vacuuming

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It also does a great job cleaning the house.

WYZE Robot Vacuum - Mapping

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Fantastic product.

2-22-2021 Payson Computer Meetup Club, Payson, AZ - Remote

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  I spent this evening with the members of the  club in Payson , AZ via Zoom. It may have been a small group but they seemed to enjoy the presentation and asked several questions after the presentation. Password security and Ransomeware attacks were two of the topics discussed. Avast Free ,  Avast Secure Browser ,  Avast SecureLine ,  Avast Omni

2-22-2021 Tech for Seniors - Episode 48

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  Another lively show streaming via Zoom for the first 100 attendees and all addtional attedees watched live via  YouTube Live. (118) We covered lots of topics including Security, Cell Phone Technology, Starlink and we had a special guest today from the  Buzz Club . Avast Free ,  Avast Secure Browser ,  Avast SecureLine ,  Avast Omni

Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 2-19-2021

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Security-related news thanks mostly to Avast Software. I'm just a messenger. They do most of the hard work and research. https://www.avast.com/en-us/index#pc

2-17-2021 Dolce Vita Tech Ed, Mesa AZ - Remote

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  This was a small but very interested group. Most of the attendees showed up at the last minute. The good thing is that there really aren't any latecomers to a Zoom meeting.

Pharming from the Cows Mouth

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  https://youtu.be/Lp1pX07qu9M Pharming, what is it, and how to avoid it.

2-16-2021 Silvercom Comp. and Technology Club, Mesa, AZ - Remote

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  I was happy to spend this morning with the members of  Silvercom . I would have been much happier had I been able to visit them in person. Those that attended seemed to be very happy with the presentation and asked quite a few questions after the meeting. Avast Free ,  Avast Secure Browser ,  Avast SecureLine ,  Avast Omni

2-15-2021 Tech for Seniors Episode 47

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  131 folks were part of today's show. When I was asked how my week went, this was my reply,  https://youtu.be/DNKMQmFSyPY There was quite a bit of security-related information that was covered. We also covered cellphone connectivity, the  Wyze Robot Vacuum  (I love mine.), and creating an emergency recovery USB drive. We also had a longer than usual Q&A session.

Phishing Scams

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  https://youtu.be/gD3o3RQHHBg All about Phishing Scams right from the fish's mouth.

Invitation to a Fishy Zoom meeting

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Just having some fun.

Starting the Video Downloader - Avast Secure Browser

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  https://youtu.be/MWnHRin2bho

2-13-2021 APCUG Virtual Technology Conference

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  Excellent  APCUG  member attendance (227) for a presentation that pointed out all the tools that are part of  Ccleaner I also spent at least 20- minutes answering many questions about the various things that  Cleaner   does. We also spent time showing the various settings changes available in Ccleaner.

Ccleaner Free - Set up a Scheduled Scan

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Ccleaner Free - Set up a Scheduled Scan

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  https://youtu.be/MbDTv3m4s9c

Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 2-12-2021

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2/11/2021 Kelowna Newcomers Alumni, British Columbia, Canada - Remote

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  I spent the evening in Canada in beautiful British Columbia (remotely) The pictures are beautiful. We had a very enjoyable Q&A session after the presentation and covered Back-ups, cloud storage, VPN's, phone updates, Password Managers, and file recovery. Avast Free ,  Avast Secure Browser ,  Avast SecureLine ,  Avast Omni

2-11-2021 Mesa Regal Computer Club, Mesa AZ - Remote

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  This club met both virtually and some members attended the presentation in their  meeting hall. The presentation was followed by a Q&A session where we talked, among other things, about VPN's, and cell phone security. Avast Free ,  Avast Secure Browser ,  Avast SecureLine ,  Avast Omni

2-10-2021 Golden Vista Computer Club, Mesa, AZ - Remote

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  The attendance for this club has certainly diminished due to Covid. They are hoping to soon again be able to meet in person. The questions asked pertained to iOS security and two-factor authentication and a question regarding turning off or removing Defender before installing Avast. Avast Free ,  Avast Secure Browser ,  Avast SecureLine ,  Avast Omni

Coming this Sat. 2-13-2021 APCUG Virtual Tech Conference.

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  Here's part of what's on the agenda. To join, you need to be a member of a club that is part of  APCUG  and you need to register .

2-8-2021 Tech for Seniors - Episode 46

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  The show again reached its 100 participants capacity before we also started the show   on YouTube live. We made it to 31 minutes into the show when there was an apparent ZOOM outage or something else and everyone  was knocked off. It also ended the YouTube portion abruptly. Once we figured out what had happened, the show was restarted, and gradually most of the participants rejoined the show. This was the first time something like this had ever happened. I personally hope it never happens again. The good thing is that you learn from glitches and become more prepared for future ones if or when they happen.

Update your Chrome Browser NOW

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  https://youtu.be/z8S-PQSwJKw A Zero-Day exploit was just discovered and this update protects you against that exploit.

Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 2-5-2021

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2-5-2021 Sierra Winds Computer Club, AZ - Remote

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  The members of this club all reside in an  Independent Senior Living Facility . The biggest interest after the presentation was in Avast Omni. Hopefully, Avast can maintain the current bargain price for some time into the future. Avast Free ,  Avast Secure Browser ,  Avast SecureLine ,  Avast Omni

Google Search - Something New

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Additional information leads to more secure choices.

2/2/2021 Fountain of the Sun Computer Club, AZ - Remote

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  This morning was my first time visiting with the folks at  Fountain of the Sun . It would have been nice to be there in person, maybe next year. Today's questions covered Sandbox, HackCheck, and Omni Avast Free ,  Avast Secure Browser ,  Avast SecureLine ,  Avast Omni

2-1-2021 Sunland Village East Computer Club, AZ - Remote

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  It's nice to see the club is still very active and meeting regularly via ZOOM The presentation was well-received. There was a Q&A session prior to my presentation and a separate Q&A following the presentation. Some of the questions addressed pertained to the following, Router, and Computer shut-down; how when, and why. Changing from one AV to Avast. Avast Free ,  Avast Secure Browser ,  Avast SecureLine ,  Avast Omni

2-1-2021 Tech for Seniors - Episode 45

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  Another well-attended show. (117) The topics covered today were Technology and Security, exercises for Seniors, and Emergency information. We again had a lively Q&A session. Avast Free ,  Avast Secure Browser ,  Avast SecureLine ,  Avast Omni