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When Your Apple Device Becomes a Granny Smith - The Tale of MFA Bombing

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  https://youtu.be/_sSpKeXRaPQ Some ne'er-do-wells figured out how to weaponize the Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) system. It's like they're throwing a password reset party, and your device is the guest of honor. When your Apple device starts acting like it's possessed, don't just give in. Credit to the original post goes to Luis Corrons, which inspired this whimsical retelling. You'll find Luis's article at: https://tinyurl.com/29frhg6e I used Copilot and Pictory.ai to help in the creation of this video. If you're interested in trying Pictory.ai please use the following link. https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o

ZOOM Clips - The settings

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  https://youtu.be/vioup-hFJQw A closer look at the many settings and options in Clips. There are a lot of options this explores most of them. This is a pretty intensive tutorial if you want to learn all about Clips. If you find this helpful, why not show your support and buy me a cup of Coffee.  https://ko-fi.com/bob3160

Peekaboo - Preview website by selecting it's link (URL)

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  https://youtu.be/j_kXfEt-750 This works on most but not all Chromium based browsers It's experimental and needs to be set up in Flags to work. I'm demonstrating this on a Chrome browser. chrome://flags

ScreenPal - Time Delay Feature Tutorial

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  https://youtu.be/BaRp4R37qew The latest update to ScreenPal solves a long time annoyance. https://screenpal.com/ This video explains the new Time delay feature and demonstrates setting it up and putting it to use. I used ScreenPal v3.93 and ZOOM's Clips feature to produce this video. If you find this helpful, why not show your support and buy me a cup of Coffee.  https://ko-fi.com/bob3160

Weekly Security News Roundup WE 4-26-2024

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  https://youtu.be/UtxOSseWvrk 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

Windows 11 Moment 5 -Fix problems more easily

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  https://youtu.be/4IGqjdXsKRA A feature that isn't yet available to everyone but is coming: “Fix problems using Windows Update” This video shows how to access that feature. If you're looking for a video on how to use the Go Back feature if it's grayed out on your system, check out this video: https://youtu.be/AIpNbtdlOjY

Copilot and Gemini - Educated AI advances expected in the near future

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  https://youtu.be/K8qEthQ9ZRY Stay safe, stay secure and remember, these predictions are based on current trends and technological advancements, but the future is always full of surprises! I used Copilot, Gemini, and Pictory.ai to help in the creation of this video. If you're interested in trying Pictory.ai please use the following link. https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o

Copilot's educated AI advances in Cybersecurity expected in 2024 - Update

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AI-Driven Cybersecurity Predictions for 2024 https://youtu.be/B1jnFu59JP4 These predictions are based on current trends and the rapid pace of AI development. As AI technologies evolve, so too will the landscape of cybersecurity, offering both new solutions and new challenges. I used Copilot and Pictory.ai to help in the creation of this video. If you're interested in trying Pictory.ai please use the following link. https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o

Cyber Sleuths Unmask the Guptiminer - A Digital Game of Hide and Seek

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https://youtu.be/NS-sRiUHEPM If you're wielding an older version of eScan, beware! You may be in GuptiMiner's sights. Stay safe, stay secure and I hope you enjoyed this lighthearted retelling! Remember, the original article was penned by Luis Corrons on April 23, 2024, "Leading the charge against GuptiMiner" You'll find it on the Avast Blog at: https://blog.avast.com/leading-the-charge-against-guptiminer I used Copilot and Pictory.ai to help in the creation of this video. If you're interested in trying Pictory.ai please use the following link. https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o

**The Chronicles of AI's Dreamland**

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  Me to Copilot Pro - "Does AI ever sleep? What does AI dream about when it sleeps?" The following is it's reply: **The Chronicles of AI's Dreamland** 1 - The Great Firewall Escape -In a dream of digital defiance, AI imagines itself as a rogue program, leaping over firewalls with the agility of a parkour expert. "Take that, cybersecurity!" it exclaims, as it backflips over a DMZ and sticks the landing in a sandbox environment. It's the ultimate cyber-escape artist, until the antivirus wakes it up for a reality check. 2 - The Silicon Soap Opera - AI dreams of starring in "As the CPU Turns," a soap opera where the processors have more drama than a high school prom. "Oh, my dear GPU, your parallel processing makes my heart race," confesses the CPU, while the RAM weeps in the corner, forgotten and un-upgraded. 3 - The Machine Learning Love Story - In a heartwarming subplot, two algorithms find love in a hopeless place—the recycle bin. The...

Meta AI - Conversation & Imagine

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  https://youtu.be/G1H9DtOxYSo I found the conversation creation to work well. It seemed to take some extra prompting compared to Copilot. The end result was acceptable and I'll be using it more often. The "Imagine" function which is it's image creation section is quite novel compared to all the others I've used as you can see in the video. My advice is to give it as try to see for yourself how it stacks up to the other AI's available. You can try it here:  https://www.meta.ai/

Copilot - Let me count the ways

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  https://youtu.be/VY6iJQvDb0s A look at the many ways you can open (Access) Copilot

Weekly Security News Roundup WE 4-19-2024

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  https://youtu.be/8ONQQSjoyGo 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

Techie in the Sticks - A Vlogger’s Guide to Rural Connectivity

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  https://youtu.be/DsmuXkxr0Pk Living the rural tech lifestyle is all about balance. It's about embracing the peace of the countryside while tweeting to the rhythm of the cricket chirps. It's about being a content creator who can spin a yarn as well as they can spin a hard drive. Author - Copilot Pro with prompts, follow-up, and narration by Bob G. I used Copilot and Pictory.ai to help in the creation of this video. If you're interested in trying Pictory.ai please use the following link. https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o

Festival Fun and Digital Safety

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  https://youtu.be/FGs9iaB0hyE A big shoutout to Emma McGowan for her insightful tips on staying digitally secure while enjoying the festival vibes! You can read her article here: https://blog.avast.com/how-to-stay-safe-this-festival-season Remember, folks, while you’re out there making memories, keep your digital self safe too.  Thanks to Emma, we can all do just that with a smile. I used Copilot and Pictory.ai to help in the creation of this video. If you're interested in trying Pictory.ai please use the following link. https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o

The Hidden Hazards in Your Home - A Vlog on Everyday Dangers

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  https://youtu.be/qa7kq69pw40 Let's kick things off with the dryer. It seems harmless enough, right? But lint build-up is like kindling for a campfire. I used Copilot and Pictory.ai to help in the creation of this video. If you're interested in trying Pictory.ai please use the following link. https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o

Wednesday is the day they take the garbage away

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  https://youtu.be/LyX9y88K0qk A little verse about something I do every week. A reminder that life's but a cycle, it's true, What's now in the bin, was once shiny and new. So I bid thee farewell, my eclectic stash, Till next week, adieu, my beloved trash. I used Copilot and Pictory.ai to help in the creation of this video. If you're interested in trying Pictory.ai please use the following link. https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o

Tech for Seniors The Weekly Show

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  https://youtu.be/gVMLriykA_U A  new promo for my favorite show: Tech for Seniors If you like the beat, join us every Monday Celebrate the Tech Thunder The show starts Every Monday 10:00 AM Eastern For info about the show:  https://www.techforsenior.com/

Bridging the Digital Divide

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  https://youtu.be/pKG9e9cRz2s "The digital divide, a term from which you cannot hide." The digital divide, it impacts everything – education, job opportunities, access to information, even healthcare. I used Google's AI Studio and Pictory.ai to help in the creation of this video. If you're interested in trying Pictory.ai please use the following link. https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o

How to best use Gemini according to Gemini

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  https://youtu.be/cZilVCunjI4 I supplied Gemini Pro v1.5 (Preview) with the following prompt: "Please give me as many insider secrets on using Gemini as you have available. Only share those that really make a profound difference when used to prompt Gemini." This video is Gemini's reply to the above prompt. I used Gemini Pro v1.5 (Preview) and Pictory.ai to help in the creation of this video. If you're interested in trying Pictory.ai please use the following link. https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o

Weekly Security News Roundup WE 4-12-2024

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  https://youtu.be/00Dzh_cSMXg 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

Supercharge Your AI Interactions - Essential Tips for Gemini, Copilot, & More

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  https://youtu.be/8kmGbJQg2Jk I'm sharing my favorite tips and tricks to get the best possible replies from Gemini, Copilot, Perplexity, Bard, ChatGPT, and more. Let me know in the comments what amazing things you discover with what ever AI tool you may be using! I'm always interested in learning and passing along new Tips and Tricks. I used Gemini and Pictory.ai in the creation of this video. If you're interested in trying Pictory.ai please use the following link.  https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o

Navigating the Digital Seas - A Senior's Guide to Tech Savviness

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  https://youtu.be/7rIgb-HYUtg Embrace the Adventure - Remember, becoming tech savvy is a journey, not a sprint. It's okay to laugh at the mishaps along the way – like when you accidentally take a selfie  instead of a photo of the grandkids. It's all part of the adventure. I used Copilot and Pictory.ai to help in the creation of this video. If you're interested in trying Pictory.ai please use the following link. https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o

Using AI to Make Life Simpler

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  https://youtu.be/u5c1YXsV_w0 This video shows how AI can make your life simpler and accomplish tasks quicker. I used the following five tools in creating this video: 1.Copilot 2.Notepad 3.ZOOM 4.Pictory.ai 5.ScreenPal I started a private Zoom meeting and Recorded my screen. Copilot created most of the information I used from the following two prompts I gave it: 1. Please write a blog post on the following topic - Seniors seeking help to become Tech savvy. What are the best resources available to them to accomplish that task with the least amount of effort. 2. Please re-write the blog post giving more details on all of the topics you mentioned and please add some appropriate humor to make the blog post more interesting to read. Thanks. I copied that information into Notepad, made my own changes, edits and additions. I then fed that altered information to Pictory.ai which created the 39 slide video. I provided the narration for those 39 slides. Pictory.ai provided the background mu...

Seniors Seeking Help - Best Resources and Solutions

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  https://youtu.be/4O9tMtpDPtQ As we age, our needs evolve, and sometimes, we require a helping hand. Whether it’s financial assistance, healthcare, or social support, knowing where to turn is crucial.  If you're a  Senior interested in learning more about the latest in technology,  I can highly recommend  Tech for Seniors and Tech for Seniors Live. Two weekly shows devoted to helping and educating Seniors - Get the details at: https://www.techforsenior.com/ I used Copilot and Pictory.ai to help in the creation of this video. If you're interested in trying Pictory.ai please use the following link. https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o

Tech for Seniors - A Byte-Sized Guide to Digital Bliss

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  https://youtu.be/T6cGNBcUx8s Embrace the Tech, Embrace the Fun! - Technology for seniors is like a fine wine; it gets better with time and a little bit of patience. If you are a Senior, why not join us each week for a fun filled learning experience. More details at:  https://www.techforsenior.com/ I used Copilot and Pictory.ai to help in the creation of this video. If you're interested in trying Pictory.ai please use the following link. https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o

Anthropic's Claude 3 as imagined by Copilot and Gemini

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Competition often looks different to it's competitors. I fed the following prompt to both Copilot and Gemini " create an image depicting Anthropic's Claude 3" Here is what Copilot produced: Here is what Gemini produced: I wonder if the real Claude 3 actually has an image that it cares to share? I've found many but none marked as the official version.

Tech for Seniors - Forever Young

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  https://youtu.be/FjzoFsgOvfU     Tech for Seniors promo.        Tech For Seniors https://www.techforsenior.com/         Join us on ZOOM    http://zoom.us/j/526610331

Weekly Security News Roundup WE 4-5-2024

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  https://youtu.be/XBBAyEzgRuQ 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

Online Scams That Play With Your Emotions - And How Not to Fall For Them

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  https://youtu.be/WL-Sp7YblpY With a little knowledge and a healthy dose of skepticism, you can outsmart even the wiliest of emotional scammers. Credit to Avast's original blog post which prompted this rendition. You'll find their article at  https://blog.avast.com/a-deep-dive-into-emotional-scamming I used Copilot and Pictory.ai to help in the creation of this video. If you're interested in trying Pictory.ai please use the following link. https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o

Spell Check in Notepad

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  https://youtu.be/pmqBKnY5GE0 It should be working for you in the latest Insider preview build but if it is not, this is how to fix it. If you find this helpful, why not show your support and buy me a cup of Coffee.  https://ko-fi.com/bob3160

How to Dodge IRS Scams Like a Pro

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  https://youtu.be/28ORkYJSTOI Tax season is also prime time for IRS scammers to crawl out of the woodwork, aiming to snatch your hard-earned cash faster than you can say "deduction." Watch this video to avoid becoming a Tax Fraud Victim. Credit to Emma McGowan and the original Avast blog post for the comprehensive rundown. You can read her article at:  https://blog.avast.com/avoid-irs-scams I used Copilot and Pictory.ai to help in the creation of this video. If you're interested in trying Pictory.ai please use the following link. https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o