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The Epik data breach is political in nature — here's why you should care

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  https://youtu.be/j7zRAMcQPac When our freedom of speech is attacked, we should all care. Thanks to Joe Bosso for his eye-opening article. https://blog.avast.com/author/joe-bosso

Router Attacks - Awareness and Security

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  https://youtu.be/Pg-0C02yEZU Knowing your routers vulnerabilities helps in leaning how to protect your router from attacks. Thanks to the informative article from Sophos that inspired this video. https://home.sophos.com/es-es/security-news/2021/home-router-attack.aspx

Facebook Pauses Instagram For Kids

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  https://youtu.be/5GB6MksWvLo Thanks to Grace Macej for her excellent article. https://blog.avast.com/author/grace-macej

9-27-2021 Tech for Seniors - Episode 79

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  Another enjoyable, information packed show available via Zoom and  YouTube . We covered recent cyber security topics; tech news updates; your heart and your watch; part one of changing font sizes on your computer and on a website;  What's the difference between a VPN and GPN ; and ended the official show before the Q&A session with a bit of music from youngsters.

Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 9-24-2021

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  https://youtu.be/P9omro7_HJE Security-related news thanks mostly to Avast Software. I'm just a messenger. They do most of the challenging work and research. https://www.avast.com/en-us/index#pc

Chrome 94 - Turn Off off Idle Detection API

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  https://youtu.be/Gtkq4BxxJak Turning off a controversial new API in Chrome 94.

Mozilla Claims New Google Chrome feature Enables Surveillance

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  https://youtu.be/fZxG4UwHS1U Google Chrome version 94 - Includes a new controversial API. A tutorial on turning off this feature is available at:  https://youtu.be/Gtkq4BxxJak

9-20-2021 Tech for Seniors - Episode 78

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  Another content filled show. We covered the latest  security related information, a final summary of Locast,  an update on e-bikes, how to share large files and a little  music  to end end the show. A Q&A session followed. I was able to demonstrate changing you default search engine and how to use it once the change was made.

The dangers of Government use of biometric data.

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  https://youtu.be/XPf0wsVlsfs Opt-out of data collection of any type whenever and where ever possible. Read the full article by Joe Bosso here, https://blog.avast.com/government-use-of-biometric-data-avast

Windows 11 - Voice Typing

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  https://youtu.be/xsyNUjpTThU Let your mouth do your typing.

Google - Passing along new Security Tech to older devices

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  https://youtu.be/9qB349AXFOY Kudos to Google for making this available.

Windows 11 teaches Windows 11

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  https://youtu.be/4kay0JWvXcA Let windows 11 help you learn Windows 11 with a built in app.

Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 9-17-2021

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  https://youtu.be/ugaCtJBpMI0 Security-related news thanks mostly to Avast Software. I'm just a messenger. They do most of the challenging work and research. https://www.avast.com/en-us/index#pc

For Avast, digital protection is more than just security

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  https://youtu.be/tDEmNfoV1tQ Avast recognize that digital protection is more than security; it’s safety, privacy, identity protection, performance, and more.

Introducing Avast One

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  https://youtu.be/v0NvrhoCITk One product with many features even in the free version. It is currently available in the following countries: US, UK, AU and CA https://www.avast.com/en-us/avast-one#pc

Avast One - Brand New

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A brand new product just released by Avast Software. It is currently available in the following countries: US, UK, AU and CA https://www.avast.com/en-us/avast-one#pc

What's the difference between a VPN and a GPN

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https://youtu.be/MsckkTG6Pwg Thanks to an article in WinReport for the information used in this video.  https://windowsreport.com/vpn-vs-gpn-comparison/  

Avast - We're making some changes.

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  https://youtu.be/rW8L51Vlo34 A brand new logo for Avast Software.

9-14-2021 Breaking Security News Flash - Apple Zero Day Vulnerability

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  https://youtu.be/fw-L3d4_U-k A dangerous Apple zero day vulnerability that need to be patched ASAP.

9-13-2021 Tech for Seniors - Episode 77

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  Another content loaded show this morning. Topic covered, Cyber security news, Locast alternatives, sleep tracking with a watch and analyzing the findings, VPN vs Firewall  - why you need both and an AV like  Avast  to keep you safe, Starlink update. We ended with a short musical look at the new Cinderella. There was also the usual 20 minute Q&A that followed the show.

Windows 11 - Reaching Image Backup

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  https://youtu.be/yHGpPo0RGoY Getting to the Image Backup feature in Windows 11 Easy access to the Control Panel,  https://youtu.be/FjEDlwfIjjc

What's the difference between a Firewall and a VPN?

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  https://youtu.be/qNWrmk61D-o There are differences but, to be secure you need both and an antivirus program. Thanks to Emma McGowan for her excellent article.  https://blog.avast.com/author/emma-mcgowan https://www.avast.com/en-us/secureline-vpn#pc  -  https://www.avast.com/en-us/index#pc

Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 9-10-2021

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  https://youtu.be/q0U8Uns-8yc Security-related news thanks mostly to Avast Software. I'm just a messenger. They do most of the challenging work and research.  https://www.avast.com/en-us/index#pc

Avoid Social Media Quizzes

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  https://youtu.be/4nGjP78QmYc These quizzes are designed for you to share personal information usually with scammers.

ProtonMail not so private after all

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  https://youtu.be/DcYzsxN6VV4 Even ProtonMail isn't totally private.

9-7-2021 Kentucky-Indiana PC Users Group - Remote

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  Last night I had the pleasure of visiting with  the club  via ZOOM. They met at their usual meeting place, I was at home utilizing ZOOM The topic for the night was "Using Ccleaner for more than removing crap". The presentation was well received and the club members had lots of questions. Since this is a hands on presentation, I was able to answer their questions by demonstrating the answer right on my computer and sharing the information with the club. Nothing get the message across any better than a live demonstration.

Instagram Bans are now being sold as Crime-as-a-Service

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  https://youtu.be/pWBjUIOzK5E If you have an Instagram account, pay attention. Thanks to David Strom for his article and the idea for this video. https://blog.avast.com/author/david-strom

9-6-2021 Tech for Seniors Episode 76

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  A great start to a new week. We covered a lot of topics. Cyber Security,  ZOOM etiquette , Galaxy 4 watch, fall detection as a feature of the Galaxy 4. Easier and possibly better alternatives  to that tech in other devices. Part three of Podcasts with selections and  suggestions .  There was a 20 minute Q&A that ended the show.

Turning TechForSenior into a PWA

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How to turn a website into a Progressive Web App (PWA) The basic difference between creating a PWA for a website or  just creating a Shortcut is that with a PWA you can create settings  specific for that PWA. Something you can't do for a shortcut  or within the browser.  Changes in the browser affect all websites.  Changes made to a PWA only affect that site when launched via the PWA.

ZOOM - Raise Hand

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Raising your hand in a ZOOM meeting to be recognized, here's the right and polite way to do that.

9-3-2021 Breaking Security News Flash - Beware: Hurricane Ida Scams

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Just make sure the donation is done through a reputable charity.

Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 9-3-2021

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

Food delivery apps - what do they track?

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A closer look at what data DoorDash and GrubHub/Seamless collect.

FTC issues first ban ever on a stalkerware company

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The first meaningful ban against a company that made it's money by spying on others.

ZOOM - Greece Background with Disco Lights

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Night theme with disco lights

Zoom - Virtual Background Greece

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The latest Zoom background thanks to Dish scapes. A pretty scenery in Santorini Greece.