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The internet will still be there when you get back!

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  https://youtu.be/eVwJglJh-50 Life online can be tricky. We have access to basically all the information in the world, right in our pockets. But while that’s arguably the most incredible thing that’s ever happened to humanity, it’s also really overwhelming! Studies have shown that there’s a clear link between time spent online and negative mental health outcomes. And yet it’s still so hard for us to put down our phones.tablets, etc. Thanks to Emma McGowan for her excellent article:  https://bit.ly/3PGUAaR

Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 7-29-2022

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  https://youtu.be/RtjFODhSxtc Security-related news thanks mostly to Avast Software. https://www.avast.com/en-us/index#pc I'm just a messenger. They do most of the challenging research. Links to the articles referenced in this video are part of the show notes.

PnP - Picture in Picture

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  https://youtu.be/Az4HKBvl2Bw If you haven't used it you're missing out. Picture in Picture - Doing two things at once.

Google Photos - Reaching Animation - Collage - Movie

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  https://youtu.be/LK5urY_i0kU Create your own Animation, Collage and/or Video in Google photos at will. Not when Google decides to surprise you with an unexpected creation.

Notepad on Steroids

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  https://youtu.be/AJd_qWjZXq4 Here are some tips to make Notepad more useful.

7-25-2022 Tech For Senior - Episode 122

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  If you didn't attend, you missed another great show. Today we covered the following topics, Cyber Security, Setting up Focus mode on your Android Phone, A new Google Photos feature, Solar Energy for your home  ( Part 3),Windows 10 & 11 - Access Special Symbols Quickly, Android phone, Flip to silence, A Tik-Tok Superstar, followed by the Music outro. We ended the show with a Q&A session that covered the topics presented. Why not join us next week.  https://www.techforsenior.com/

Old Surge Protectors Are a Fire Hazard

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  https://youtu.be/PhBREsQCbDs There’s nothing better than knowing that your valuable electronics are safe. And surge protectors give you that peace of mind for a very low price— but only if you replace them every few years. Be sure to read the detailed article by Andrew Heinzman at Reviewgeek at the following link:  https://bit.ly/3aYpsEy

Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 7-22-2022

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  https://youtu.be/5tzBokTALe0 Security-related news thanks mostly to Avast Software. https://www.avast.com/en-us/index#pc I'm just a messenger. They do most of the challenging research. Links to the articles referenced in this video are part of the show notes.

Windows 11 22H2 - Taskbar Overflow

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  https://youtu.be/ckevxoMhN3I Coming to Windows 11 version 22H2. When you run out of real-estate, this is a good thing.

Android - Focus mode

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  https://youtu.be/4bXnoCwvsr0 Setting up Focus Mode on your Android phone.

View Your WYZE Cam on the Big Screen

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  https://youtu.be/SB7zGA9p58c Sometimes it's nice to view your cam on the big screen not just on your cell phone. This shows you how to set it up. https://view.wyze.com/signin?callbackUrl=https://view.wyze.com/live Please don't forget to like, share, subscribe, and write a comment.

Flip to Silence

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  https://youtu.be/goTOFWoTvhA An easy way to end a phone call on an android phone so it doesn't interrupt you while you are in the middle of an important function like a ZOOM meeting.

Wyze Cam Pan V2

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  https://youtu.be/qIEO3krDZtY Taking it for a spin. Now with Color Night Vision.

7-18-2022 Tech for Seniors - Episode 121

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  Another action packed and well attended show. Todays special guest was Michael Daniels  who told us all about Google Help and what a product expert does. (Pretty much what some of the Avast Evangelists do here on the Avast Support Forum.) We also covered Cyber Security, an informative tutorial on  new features coming to Bluetooth , a demo of a website from the Office of dietary supplements , our musical outro and a Q&A session.

New Router? Simplify Network Setup

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  https://youtu.be/T72Hxm4h_ak The worst part is updating all your devices with the new Wi-Fi name and password. That is unless you do the smart thing and reuse your SSID and Password. See Reviewgeek for the full article on this topic: https://bit.ly/3Px62W4

Screenshot directly from within Google Chrome

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  https://youtu.be/86va_aDwPRc Take a screenshot directly within Chrome without any added extensions. This tutorial shows you how.

Thank God for Old Farts!

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  https://youtu.be/QF4jd3bKp8w A tribute to us Old Farts. I'm proud to be one of them. I've lived long enough to earn that badge of honor.

Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 7-15-2022

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  https://youtu.be/s6_OXSYCvJY Security-related news thanks mostly to Avast Software. https://www.avast.com/en-us/index#pc I'm just a messenger. They do most of the challenging research. Links to the articles referenced in this video are part of the show notes.

Bluetooth is about to get its biggest update in years

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  https://youtu.be/SUqis7arqBY After several years of work, the Bluetooth Special Interests Group (SIG) says that it’s finalized Bluetooth LE Audio. This is a major upgrade for Bluetooth audio that adds a slew of new features, including a simple solution to whole-home audio. See Reviewgeek and the Verge for more details. https://bit.ly/3z6WjjT  -  https://bit.ly/3Pumuq8

Keeping Apps from the MS Store Updated

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  https://youtu.be/3DloS9NWbk0 The apps downloaded from the Microsoft Store also need to be kept up to date. This shows you how to do that.

7-11-2022 Tech for Seniors - Episode 120

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  Today we had some special guests - Chris and Jim Guld from  Geeks on Tour  -  teaching those attending many of the latest tips just released in Google Photos. We also covered Cyber Security and protecting yourself from medical scams. The musical outro covered how AI can bring back a young artist as they appeared in their prime. The show ended with a Q&A session covering many questions regarding today's topics.

Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 7-9-2022

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  https://youtu.be/p9rQHxstNv4 Security-related news thanks mostly to Avast Software. https://www.avast.com/en-us/index#pc I'm just a messenger. They do most of the challenging research. Links to the articles referenced in this video are part of the show notes.

Apple’s Secure New Lockdown Mode, Should you be using it?

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  https://youtu.be/zKjaB8iX-NQ The simple answer is NO and this video shows you why. Thanks to How-to Geek for their excellent article on this topic, https://bit.ly/3Im0Xxx

7-4-2022 Tech for Seniors - Episode 119

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  Considering today was a holiday, it was nice to see a good attendance. We covered the following topics today, Cyber security news, How to Handle Cookie Banners, Should you buy your Cable Modem?, Google Maps - Time Line, followed by a musical outro. A Q&A session ended the show.

Avoiding medical scams

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  https://youtu.be/FkWLsid4F4c Follow these tips to recognize and avoid both Durable Medical Equipment (DME) fraud and Medical identity theft. Read Grace Macej comprehensive article on this topic. https://blog.avast.com/medical-scams

Weekly Security News Roundup w/e 7-1-2022

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  https://youtu.be/fIDX8xcDpgA Security-related news thanks mostly to Avast Software. I'm just a messenger. They do most of the challenging research. https://www.avast.com/en-us/index#pc

The right way to handle Cookie Banners

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  https://youtu.be/KMFa_1_4eTU When you get to a website and are greeted with a Cookie Banner, here's the right action to take and it is NOT Accept All.