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Halloween Spook-O-Rama: The Ultimate Scare Fest!

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  https://youtu.be/4KhVqIPZAG0 A little Halloween spook. It's good for the soul.

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) vs Passkeys

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  https://youtu.be/XtrgkyFkGWo Which one should you use? Do you need both? This video provides the answers you need.

Weekly Security News Roundup WE 10-27-2023

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  https://youtu.be/QErOjURqQlM This week's important Security News gathered from many sources across the internet. Links to the articles referenced in this video are part of the video show notes. If you find my videos helpful, please buy me a cup of coffee. https://ko-fi.com/bob3160

Phishing - What is it and how can you avoid it

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  https://youtu.be/cqm6NxVZBiA Phishing attacks can come in the form of emails, text messages, or phone calls. The more you know about phishing attacks, the better equipped you will be to spot and avoid them.

How to avoid package-delivery scams

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  https://youtu.be/9G0jGpDGH2Q The number of people who shop online rose to 2.64 billion worldwide. That's equal to 33.3% of the globe's population. My thanks to Dan Rafter for his informative article and the inspiration for this video. You'll find his article at  https://tinyurl.com/yqojuohf

Copy Image Text via Snipping Tool

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  https://youtu.be/Kssto1WRw10 Want to copy text from an Image? Why not use the Snipping Tool? This video shows you how. Step by step. If you want a written tutorial, you'll find it here: https://davescomputertips.com/extract-text-from-images-with-snipping-tool/

Weekly Security News Roundup WE 10-20-2023

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  https://youtu.be/1ge2y6wwbPM This week's important Security News gathered from many sources across the internet. Links to the articles referenced in this video are part of the video show notes. If you find my videos helpful, please buy me a cup of coffee -  https://ko-fi.com/bob3160

Security News Roundup

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Phishing - The big nemesis

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  https://youtu.be/KYAjz9_6oiU Phishing - There are several types. Don't become a victim. Avast can help! https://www.avast.com/en-us/free-antivirus-download#pc

Cybercriminals are using AI tools to make phishing easier

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  https://youtu.be/jBc_mX_VSz0 Humans are still king when it comes to writing convincing phishing emails—but generative AI tools  could be making it easier for attackers to automate customized phishing campaigns at scale. My thanks to TOM MCKAY of IT Brew for his article and the inspiration of this video. You'll find his article at -  https://tinyurl.com/yty7kcbb

6 Computer Noises You Should Never Ignore

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  https://youtu.be/nTuuR421AU8 There are some noises a modern computer should never make. If you hear any one of these, pay attention! A special thanks to SYDNEY BUTLER of How-To Geek for his excellent article on this topic.  You'll find his article at  https://tinyurl.com/yp4jj2bb

Basic steps that supercharge your security

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  https://youtu.be/seDOlS2Wdac Protecting your devices and personal data isn’t just smart these days—it’s a necessity. My thanks to Brad Chacos for his excellent article in PCWorld. You'll find his article with a lot more resources at  https://tinyurl.com/yscluhon

Your next online dating match might actually be ChatGPT

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  https://youtu.be/OrZF1uVrlHI Researchers at Avast have uncovered a romance scam that utilizes ChatGPT to increase the believability  of their online dating conversations. My thanks to Luis Corrons for his article on this topic. You'll find the article at: https://blog.avast.com/your-next-online-dating-match-might-actually-be-chatgpt

Small Town USA – Milledgeville, GA

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  https://youtu.be/LwSt_fMch0Y The city was named after Georgia governor John Milledge and was founded  at the start of the 19th century as the new centrally located capital of the state of Georgia. If you’re curious, the next and last town we’ll explore in GA is, Macon, GA

Totally Unexpected - Thank you Ron

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 Receiving an unexpected acknowledgement is always appreciated. This unexpected acknowledgement came via the Tech for Senior Newsletter  https://www.techforsenior.com/ Thanks!

Weekly Security News Roundup WE 10-13-2023

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  https://youtu.be/8Iu5tcU9s6E This week's important Security News gathered from many sources across the internet. Links to the articles referenced in this video are part of the video show notes. If you find my videos helpful, please buy me a cup of coffee -  https://ko-fi.com/bob3160

Tech for Senior Promo1

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Tech for Senior Promo

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Dangers of dehydration

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  https://youtu.be/uUXfRdB0dGU Dehydration can have several negative health consequences for seniors. What's worse, it can sneak up on you and impersonate different diseases. I know, I've just experienced it, and it wasn't pleasant.