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  https://youtu.be/m8zU-qovjoc Get a notification whenever a program or app is added to the list of programs that start when the system starts. No more surprises when this is a pre-select feature of the app you've installed. The fewer programs on that Autostart list, the faster your system will boot.

  https://youtu.be/WgF1Kmfcjz0 On 9-22-2022 Spotify was installed on my Windows 11 system without my knowledge or consent. According to an article in Windows Latest, I wasn't alone. -  https://bit.ly/3y3OeLN Check your system to make sure this didn't happen to you. Let me know if it did.

  https://youtu.be/xyBfSt-mWRs Two new security features in Windows 11 v 22H2 to help secure your passwords. This tutorial shows you how to set up these features.

  https://youtu.be/71Fsonecb_Q That leftover coffee sitting on your counter just might be able to transform your home, cooking, and beauty routines. Just a few easy steps and your everyday leftovers can make a big difference — Coffee isn’t just for drinking anymore. Read the whole article at:  https://bit.ly/3xWN5FU

  After a weeks hiatus, the  show  resumed today. It was well attended and we covered a lot of topics, Security News, Windows speed-up tip, The Apple Watch and Fitbit Sense - Two New Medical Apps Explained, Website of the week - blush.design, Has your medical device been hacked?, setting up car-crash detection on Android. The musical selection featured Jim Bowie and we ended the show with a 20 minute Q&A session related to the above topics.

  https://youtu.be/y95TU8QKtjY Knowing how it works can help prevent you from becoming a victim. My thanks to Emma McGowan for her article on this topic. https://blog.avast.com/scammers-pose-friend

  https://youtu.be/sU7JHg85yN0 Setting up Car Crash Detection on a Pixel Phone

  https://youtu.be/Y_OstT4vunA Here’s a question a concerned parent asked Avast: “Dear Avast, I recently hosted a birthday party for my child. I want to post the photos on social media, but I'm not sure if it's OK to post pictures of my kid's friends online. What should I do?” Avast was happy to share the correct Netiquette that should be used any time you share someone else’s photo online. This is especially important when the photo is of a minor child. You can read the whole article on this topic by Emma McGowan on the Avast Blog:  https://bit.ly/3xQi8mO

  https://youtu.be/aHF-Fxl19MU 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 video show notes.

  https://youtu.be/nMBoPFLX7E8 The Lapsus$ gang seems to be behind both Uber and Rockstar Games breaches. Both hacks show that social engineering works, and threat actors don't even go through too much trouble using automated attack tools. This video was inspired by an article in Cybernews:  https://bit.ly/3UtkOR0

  https://youtu.be/W8ygs0hDtz8 You need to know this before you hook into that free Wi-Fi and get more than you bargained for. My thanks to Emma McGowan for her article which inspired this video. You’ll find her article at the link listed:  https://blog.avast.com/is-free-wi-fi-really-safe-avast Avast One Essential -  https://www.avast.com/en-us/index-t2#pc

  https://youtu.be/Txj1v5IN3ew Making Windows boot faster.

  https://youtu.be/5pIA_tKRJg0 Roughly a third of all connected devices have insecure defaults, such as no or weak password protection or poor software design, that make them ripe for exploits. My thanks to David Strom, (  https://blog.avast.com/author/david-strom  ) for his excellent article on this topic. You can read the whole article here: https://blog.avast.com/hacked-medical-devices

  https://youtu.be/JQqbHtVv68Q 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 video show notes.

  https://youtu.be/wPnXAT039GA Screencast-O-Matic added a new feature called Stories to it's product. This shows you how I use this new feature while creating my Weekly Avast Security News Roundup video.  https://screencast-o-matic.com/

  https://youtu.be/7Uyj413Srho There's been a change in the way the Right Click Menu in windows 11 functions compared to its function in Windows 10 and prior. The Right Click Menu (Context Menu) in windows 11 be default opens a short or, abbreviated menu. This video helps you show the whole (full) menu.

  https://youtu.be/TA8xDJ7ZuYQ A comparison between TheCenterCam and a stationary Webcam (Nexigo) Your opinions as to which one to use are appreciated. TheCenterCam -  https://thecentercam.com/ Nexigo Webcam -  https://bit.ly/3QQRKA0

  https://youtu.be/-DHOGngwyz0 Phishing attacks are more common than ever before, and they regularly lead to fraud, identity theft, and corporate data breaches. But what is phishing, and how can you avoid it? My thanks to  Andrew Heinzman  for his excellent article on this topic published in Reviewgeek, https://bit.ly/3xkFMHM  which inspired this video.

  https://youtu.be/jefDwaGtpOY Don’t be fooled by fake news sources. Quickly check media source bias and factual reporting on supported sites. Available for the Avast Secure Browser and all other Chromium based Browsers. https://platform.avast.com/innovation/news-companion

  Another interesting and  information filled show  covering topics Seniors need to know. We covered the following during today's show: Security news update, Where are we going with Foldable/flip phones?, Two New Power Toys - Text Extractor & Screen Ruler, an explanation on Repurposing old Gadgets, followed by the music outro. A 20 min. Q&A session covering questions on the topics listed ended the show.

  https://youtu.be/F5kMpVhQD5Y What Is Email Spoofing, and How Can You Protect Yourself?

  https://youtu.be/xUPMP4eXCK0 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 video show notes.

  https://youtu.be/EgZRnvqZvDA Before you get rid of that old piece of Technology, let’s go over some cool things you can do with those dated laptops, tablets, cellphones, desktop cases, digital cameras, and more. My thanks to Eric Schoon ( https://www.reviewgeek.com/author/ericschoon/ ) for his excellent article on Reviewgeek ( https://www.thereviewgeek.com/ ). To read the whole article, just follow the link listed:  https://bit.ly/3U2u8v4

  I'm honored to have been selected to be one of the presenters for this years Annual Conference on Aging (44) I hope next year this will again be a live event. I'll eventually update this post with statistics as to the number of attendees. This was a statewide event but you could only watch the presentations offered id you signed up prior to the event or if you watched it at one of the designated Viewing sites throughout the state. I did receive quite a few compliments during the showing of the event and, was able, via chat, to answer questions asked. https://nmaging.state.nm.us/news-events/conference-on-aging

  https://youtu.be/FBJtnctdSuQ Millions of people across the US and other countries are surprised to receive packages they never ordered. In most cases, the source is a scam called “brushing.” Watch the video to learn more. Read the whole article by How-To Geek at:  https://bit.ly/3cSDGYy

  https://youtu.be/eMK9DUYkoGM Using AI to create an image using simple words to describe the image you want to render. No copywrite worries.  http://beta.dreamstudio.ai/

  Another well attended  show  despite the fact that today is Labor Day. We covered the following topics,  Cyber security , What is Vishing, Google Wallet and Google Pay witch has a small footprint compared to Apple which has a 92% market share of those using a payment service. The website of the week was all about Selecting a Streaming Service using  Suppose.tv , that was followed by the music outro featuring Chapel Hart. We ended the show with an abbreviated Q&A session.

  https://youtu.be/0d_Rk4MtNMI A nice Small Town  virtual background suitable for ZOOM, etc. thanks to DISH Scape. https://my.dish.com/perks/dishscapes

  https://youtu.be/PtxKBpy9GFs A nice Small Town virtual background suitable for ZOOM, etc. thanks to DISH Scape.

  https://youtu.be/Y5cAbeLB3ew Another breach. This time it's Samsung. The information revealed includes the following: name, contact and demographic information, date of birth, and product registration information.

  https://youtu.be/qMLhqAnJGfs 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 video show notes.