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Modem Advice

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  https://youtu.be/-0_ID8fJ_9M There are Modems. There are Routers. There are also Modem/Router combos. Modems and Modem/Router combos occasionally need some attention. Follow this advice to keep your internet humming and your Modem safe and secure for some time into the future.

AI Drawing website

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  https://youtu.be/V81vYHP59tw Why not put Artificial Intelligence to work and let it draw something for you. Even something outrageous. You can try it for yourself at:  https://www.craiyon.com/

If you loose your Phone - This can help you get it back.

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  https://youtu.be/oR2ArGDPuWc Unless the person who finds your phone has a way of contacting you, your chances of getting your phone back are slim to none. Follow this to increase your chances of recovering your lost phone.

Taking a screenshot within Microsoft Word

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  https://youtu.be/7rDR12qKRVQ We all know that a picture is worth 1000 words, but did you know that when you're working within Microsoft Word you can take a screenshot right within word itself?  Let me show you how that's done. (This also works in Microsoft PowerPoint.)

earth.fm

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  https://youtu.be/yzrFhASp_CY Listen to the sounds of nature from all over the world.

Malware-as-a-service is spreading among teens

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  https://youtu.be/k4Ds2nVcqZs As the Avast team spent more time in the community, observing their behavior and vocabulary,  they realized something surprising: most of the members were minors between the ages of 11 and 16. To read more on this topic please see the full article by Emma McGowan at the link listed:  https://bit.ly/3A9cEFD If you have children or grandchildren, please keep an eye on their online activity and always  guide them in the right direction.

Amazon and WYZE - A great Team

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  https://youtu.be/mbt12iXVYTk Using Amazon to order a product and WYZE to monitor the delivery. They make a great team.  The camera from WYZE that made the recording: https://bit.ly/3Ae02NH

6-27-2022 Tech for Seniors - Episode 118

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Another well received show covering several topics. Security Update, Is Microsoft Cyber Security tool worth it?, How to open those plastic wrapped packages, Solar Energy for your home - Part 2, Cleaning Windows without Windex, and A gift from the Grandparents. That was followed by the music outro - The Manhattan Transfer, and we ended with our Q&A session which covered a variety of topics.

Windows 10 or 11 Microsoft appears confused

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  https://youtu.be/_fxXwY8c7vE I expected an update to Windows 10 Insider Preview Beta Build. I again wound up with Windows 11. Microsoft apparently doesn't follow its own rules on a system that can't run Windows 11 and installs it anyway.

Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 6-24-2022

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  https://youtu.be/Nziyr3rtnG0 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

Here's another phishing spam email

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  that slipped through Google's email spam filter:

Vishing scams are on the rise

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https://youtu.be/7D-ZKlMJUes Vishing scams can come in many forms, but they generally involve two vectors that both aim at getting you to hand over your information. To find out what Interpol is doing about this problem, look at  GRACE MACEJ ’s excellent article at the following link: https://blog.avast.com/vishing-scams

Android Tip - Easily Change Your WIFI Network

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  https://youtu.be/6XFEPIlpaWA How to easily change your WIFI connection on your android phone.

Microsoft’s New Cybersecurity Tool – What is it?

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  https://youtu.be/Bdka5lNq_0c As explained by Microsoft, the new Defender tool isn’t a replacement for your existing antivirus software. For me, that protection has come from Avast since 2003. If you already have a Microsoft 365 membership, or are thinking about purchasing a membership,  this may offer you some additional protection at no additional cost. Thanks to Microsoft and an article in reviewgeek for information on this topic. You'll find reviewgeek's article at the following link:  https://bit.ly/3OdVwmh Microsoft's information is available at the following link:  https://bit.ly/3zS5OUQ

5 Biggest Problems with EVs

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  https://youtu.be/Ra8CmyvZV8c The electric vehicle market has been on a roll lately and showing no signs of slowing down. We have stunning cars and rugged electric trucks. While most EVs are stylish, fast, powerful, and offer the latest luxury features, it’s not all good news. My thanks to Cory Gunther for the excellent article in Reviewgeek on this topic. You’ll find the whole article at:  https://bit.ly/3QFO5pQ

6-20-2022 Tech for Seniors - Episode 117

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  Another exciting show where we covered lots of topics. The Weekly Security News Roundup,  the demise of Internet Explorer , A collection of Windows tips, Getting Hacked is probably your fault, All about Solar Energy (part one), and the music outro. The show ended with an extended Q&A session.

2022 Monsoon Season

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  https://youtu.be/gVCxF2IYotg Our Monsoon season has started here in New Mexico.

Internet Explorer is Dead, or is it?

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  https://youtu.be/XCI6BQtAq8I The day has finally arrived: (6/15/2022) Microsoft has killed off Internet Explorer. Or has it? To remove IE from your system follow this link,  https://youtu.be/q4B3vAzdE-Q To read the full article on this topic follow this link,  https://bit.ly/3HzqEKx

Don’t be fooled by lottery scams

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  https://youtu.be/Q8BQccCX2ts These scams can come by email, text, or regular mail – here’s how to identify them. Thanks to Grace Macej for her excellent article. https://blog.avast.com/author/grace-macej

Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 6-17-2022

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  https://youtu.be/PqG9ZRxAVAo 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

6-24-2022 San Antonio Boat Ride

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  https://youtu.be/mJNQEX8HPsU Some do the River Walk in San Antonio, TX. We enjoyed the Boat Ride instead. https://www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com/

6-13-2022 Tech for Seniors - Episode 116

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  Another enjoyable Monday morning with Tech for Seniors. Today we covered the following topics: Cyber Security News Roundup, Google Music Lab, Cooking Shows on YouTube, tasteatlas.com - a closer look. Music by Ronnie Hawkins and a Q&A session to end the show.

Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 6-10-2022

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  https://youtu.be/-P-VdJK-uXc 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

6-6-2022 Tech for Seniors - Episode 115

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  I love these Monday shows. Here's what we covered today. Cybersecurity update, Google DUO update, Paying with your watch, Starlink report, Hollywood's assault of VPN's, and a musical outro. A Q&A session followed.

Chrome Music Lab - KANDINSKY

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  https://youtu.be/P4mJlfV-VO4 Some fun with Chrome Music Lab and something called Kandinsky. I call it the Doodle Music Maker. https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Experiments

6-3-2022 Phishing Alert

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  Here's another one that just arrived. Google's email spam filter didn't block this one. Clicking on any link including Unsubscribe, Confirm Now! etc. redirects you to some Google App that I wasn't willing to explore.

Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 6-3-2022

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https://youtu.be/5mk1n73d-fg 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  

Electric Car Batteries and Cold Weather - Not a good mix

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  https://youtu.be/czd9tc_yDS8 When the temperature gets low enough, the electrolyte fluid inside an EV’s lithium-ion battery pack becomes more viscous, which slows down the chemical reactions responsible for the transfer of electrons.  https://www.howtogeek.com/804709/cold-weather-electric-car-battery/

Killed By Google - Again?

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  https://youtu.be/S172eftrSNE This was the headline at the Google Workspace Blog. "Bringing Google Meet features to Google Duo for a single, integrated video solution." https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2022/06/google-duo-update.html

Do EVs Really Require Less Maintenance?

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https://youtu.be/uXkxPlcoRLM If you’re like many others considering an electric vehicle for your next car, you probably have a lot of questions. My thanks to Cory Gunther of reviewgeek, for this excellent information on this topic. https://www.reviewgeek.com/119554/do-evs-really-require-less-maintenance/

Drop feature - Available in Microsoft Edge (Developer)

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  https://youtu.be/D3Woo5_5ZPs A new feature to share files and notes across devices. Anything shared via the Drop feature is available on any device via Edge.