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Chrome v.100 - Mute Audio from a Tab Control

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  https://youtu.be/OR9EnhCOTSk Mute audio in the Chrome Browser via Tab Audio Mute Control.

The Google Play Store isn't always safe — here's what you need to know

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  https://youtu.be/koCa6MQZoRo After absorbing all this information, you should now be an expert in making sure that the apps you install on your android devices are safe, secure and helpful. Thanks to Joe Bosso for sharing this information. https://blog.avast.com/author/joe-bosso

Changing the Default Browser in Windows 11

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  https://youtu.be/rEOcm7-iW7E Changing your default browser in Windows 11 has just become simple. Just follow these instructions. Microsoft finally saw the error of their ways.

3-28-2022 Golden Gate Computer Society, CA - Remote

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  I spent a part of yesterday evening  with the members of the  GGCS . The presentation was well received and the main discussion after the presentation centered around  Avast SecureLine . There was also a question about installing a third party AV if Microsoft Defender is already running. I wish all questions were this easy to answer. Defender shuts down when you install  Avast One or any other third party Antivirus software.

3-28-2022 Tech for Seniors - Episode 105

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Another well attended  show  where we discussed the following topics, Significant cybersecurity events that happened since last week, why USB-C isn't yet universal, Malwarebytes free and premium, yes or no?, Avast acquiring Digital Trust  and why its's important, the difference between an APP and a PWA, the final segment was our weekly musical segment. There was a Q&A session where many topics were discussed to end the show.  

3-26-2022 Channel Island Personal Computer Users Group, CA

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  I was happy to do  my presentation  this AM with the members of  CIPCUG This was a hybrid meeting with some members attending in person and some joining us via Zoom as I did. It was a very enjoyable meeting where hopefully every one learned something. In the Q&A that followed the presentation I was asked some questions about  Avast SecureLine  and we also had a discussion about the current Cyber Security landscape. The jokes at the end of the presentation were appreciated and, brought some smiles to the faces of those that attended.

Get out or face our wrath, Anonymous tells big firms in Russia.

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  https://cybernews.com/news/get-out-or-face-our-wrath-anonymous-tells-big-firms-in-russia/ As you can see from the picture, there are lots of companies still doing business with Russia. Maybe it's time to boycott those companies that put profit ahead of decency?  STOP FUNDING THE KILLING OF INNOCENT PEOPLE.

Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 3-25-2022

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  https://youtu.be/pXkE4fPWinc 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

Avast Invests in Digital Trust with SecureKey Acquisition

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https://youtu.be/EbyrQLeR7_g Digital trust is a critical part of a next-generation consumer cybersecurity offering and today we announced that SecureKey has become part of Avast to help us realize the vision of a global and reusable digital identity framework, which will underpin a new trust layer for the internet.

3-23-2022 Glendora Seniors Computer Club, CA

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  Today I remotely visited the folks at the  Glendora Senior Computer Club It was a very enjoyable afternoon and, after the presentations there were quite a few question. We discussed  SecureLine  and VPN's, Spam and phishing attacks, the  Avast Secure Browser ,  Avast protection for computers and mobile devices, and several other topics.

3-22-2022 Let's Compute, CA - Remote

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  This afternoon I had the pleasure of addressing the members of  Let's Compute  in Sun City Palm Desert. CA It was an enjoyable afternoon and would have been nicer if I had been there in person. After the presentation we had a long discussing and some suggestions regarding a phishing scam perpetrated on a club member. The information about the scam and the suggestions offered should help others that run into that scam and similar ones. We also spent some time discussing how Pass Word Managers work. There was also a discussion about the upcoming NortonLifeLock - Avast merger.

ZOOM Avatars - version 5.10.0 (4306)

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  https://youtu.be/Qw2dLTUujCg Something new in the latest release of ZOOM. https://zoom.us/download

3-21/2022 Spring has sprung

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  https://youtu.be/uYw3xH5hXHQ Spring has finally arrived.

3-21-2022 Tech for Seniors - Episode 104

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  Today's show culminates 2 years of doing this show. The show is still well attended by many loyal fans. Today we covered the following topic, Cybersecurity Update, Tax season and Emotet, HDMI cables and ports demystified, Secret windows features, How to see your WIFI password. Ray did his music sequence and we ended the show with a Q@A session devoted to the topics covered during the show. Season three of  TFS  starts next week.

3-19-2022 Seniors Computer Group, CA - Remote

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  I was happy to again do a presentation for for the members of the  Seniors Computer Group . We all had some fun and I'm sure the members learned quite a bit. I had quite a few questions after the presentation about  Ccleaner . https://www.ccleaner.com/ccleaner/builds

Cyber threats and the Ukraine conflict

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  https://youtu.be/m4ONgmR8YxY A rundown of cyber threats emerging from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. https://blog.avast.com/cyber-threats-and-the-ukraine-conflict-avast Cyber threats usually inflict a financial toll which is terrible and needs to end. The unprovoked attack on the people of Ukraine is killing innocent men, women, children, and animals. It’s reducing the cities to rubble and destroying a people's way of life. This must stop and it must stop NOW.

Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 3-18-2022

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  https://youtu.be/dK_d-gUIM0c Security-related news thanks this week to cybernews. https://cybernews.com/news/

2-17-2022 The Phoenix PC Users Group, AZ

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  Last night's presentation was for a very small group of technology users  who were very interested in the presentations topic. The presentation was followed by a Q@A session where various topics were brought up. This was never a large group but COVID-19 has definitely had a negative impact on their membership.

Turning off HTTPS scanning in Avast

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  https://youtu.be/c9E17_Dk9pA Turning off HTTPS scanning will speed up internet access but, at a cost. You decide, extra protection or, more speed. Watch the video to learn how it's done and to find out my choice.

Emotet Spoofs IRS in Tax Season-Themed Phishing Campaign

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  https://youtu.be/dUocIALEzwk It’s Tax Season again and Emotet is looking to cash in. Don’t become the victim! For more on this topic see Confense.com. https://cofense.com/blog/emotet-spoofs-irs-in-tax-season/

3-15-2022 Leisure World Seal Beach, CA

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  This afternoons remote presentation was for the folk in  Leisure World, Seal Beach CA . I would much rather have done this presentation in person. It was a small but very attentive audience. I had some questions after the presentation on  Avast One and  Avast SecureLine .

3-14-2022 Tech for Seniors - Episode 103

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  In today's show we covered the following topics, Security News Update, Fixing your Task Bar, USB-A to USB-C – A Deep Dive Dewey, New Media Player for Windows 11, What's in the TFS Newsletter? Some toe tapping music ended the show before we wound things up with the usual Q & A Session that always follows the show. You may have noticed that I was a bit handicapped for todays show. Things will be back to normal for next week.

3-12-2022 Sauk Computer User Group, IL

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  This afternoon I did a hybrid presentation for the  SCUG  in Sterling, IL. This was a hands on presentation explaining the many tools built into  CCleaner . Questions were asked and answered as they came up. After this presentation, I usually hear the same thing, "I didn't know  Ccleaner  could do all of that. I just thought it cleaned up junk" I'm sure quite a few folks are using  Ccleaner  for more than basic cleaning. https://www.ccleaner.com/

So, this just arrived in my in-box

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  Now I know this is a scam and probably a phishing attempt. Considering the high prices of food and gas, there are many who look at this and say "Oh good, I can use a helping hand." They may very well be tempted to click on that tempting link to         Check what you won Don't do it regardless of how much help you may need. This will only make things worse not better. Do what I did with this email,  Report it as SPAM

Bat Cave Surprise

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  https://youtu.be/ck2n7VTf04s A surprise in Google Search

3-ways to Open a Browser Link in a New Tab

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  https://youtu.be/EPC0vJe3CY8 Thanks to How-To-Geek for this excellent tip. https://www.howtogeek.com/785821/3-ways-to-open-a-link-in-a-new-tab/

Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 3-11-2022

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  https://youtu.be/P2j7T1_Ec6g 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

Restarting Explorer.exe to fix Taskbar, System Tray and Start Menu

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  https://youtu.be/h4qobQV4AQc If your taskbar, system tray, or Start menu acts up, give this a try.

International Women's Day 2022

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3-7-2022 Tech for Seniors - Episode 102

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  We covered a lot of topics today. Cyber security news, DDoS attacks for a cause, WIFI Routers vs Mesh Networking, Saving money on Amazon, some Windows 10 tips, Virtual windows in Windows 10 and 11, and an explanation of Terms of Service. We ended with some music and a Q&A session to end the show.

Edge - v.99 - Vertical Tabs and a Game

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  https://youtu.be/ouXMirBWq-Q The new Edge Browser has some new features in v. 99. There's also a hidden game you can play.

Do You Really Ever Own an EV?

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  https://youtu.be/yul8h-Wedfo Buying an electric vehicle is a lot like buying a subscription to a car. You can read the full article by Cory Gunther at the following link. https://bit.ly/3HOrtxw

Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 3-4-2022

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https://youtu.be/pHdFNPR9oiA 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

Zoom Background - Shipwreck Treehouse

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  https://youtu.be/3x16lunA1QM A nice virtual background suitable for ZOOM, etc. thanks to DISH Scapes.

Avast ThreatLabs warns against joining in DDOS attacks in aid of Ukraine

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  https://youtu.be/ViJNysn3oPI "Simple tools" allow regular people to participate in DDOS attacks in aid of Ukraine. But these tools are not safe, say Avast ThreatLabs researchers.

2/28/2022 The Payson Computer Meet Up Club, AZ

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  This club  is now a Meetup Club meeting Virtually via Zoom. The presentation was well received and was followed by a Q&A session where I answered some questions about  Avast One , Windows 7 Backup and Restore  and quite a few Questions about Ccleaner .