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Browser Extensions - Handy Helpers or Hidden Hazards

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This information is also available on my  YouTube Channel  at:  https://youtu.be/wVj4axMxFVM If you prefer, you can also listen to this information on  my  Podcast  at:  https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/norbert-gostischa/episodes/Browser-Extensions---Handy-Helpers-or-Hidden-Hazards-e37dlac Browser extensions - They’re like little digital toys that promise to block ads, find you discounts, or even turn your cursor into a disco ball. Sounds fun, right - But here’s the kicker — behind the sparkle, some extensions are more like pickpockets at a parade. Let’s break it down. Some extensions are genuinely good — they block annoying pop-ups, save passwords, and help you shop smarter. Then there are the bad ones. You know, the kind that snoop on your browsing history, slow your computer down, or suddenly decide you should be shopping at sketchy websites you’ve never heard of. And then there are the sneaky ones — they start off trustworthy, then get sol...

Senior Cyber Safety Briefing – August 28, 2025

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                                       🚨ALERT - FBI warns of AI-enhanced “Phantom Hacker” scams draining seniors’ retirement accounts 👉Why it matters - Scammers are now using AI to impersonate tech support, banks, and even government agencies. The polished scripts and convincing calls make seniors more likely to trust them, leading to devastating losses. 📣Call to Action - Never allow remote access to your computer from a caller. Verify independently by contacting your bank or agency using a trusted number. 🔥PRIVACY & BIG TECH - “Salt Typhoon” hacking campaign targets U.S. critical infrastructure 👉Why it matters - A China-linked group called “Salt Typhoon” has breached over 200 U.S. organizations, including telecom and transportation sectors. These attacks could disrupt services seniors depend on and put personal data at risk. 📣Call to Action - If you receive ...

ChatGPT and Gemini 2.5 Flash created Desktop Background Image - AI fun

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Good for windows 10 and 11. New one daily or, whenever I remember to create it. Theme: Nature & Landscapes (4) The design showcasing a serene alpine valley filled with vibrant wildflowers, a turquoise lake, lush green forests, and majestic snow-capped peaks glowing under a colorful sunrise sky. Instructions: https://youtu.be/BM1AX7SbiMc The second image was generated using Gemini 2.5 Flash Here is the description it gave me about it's created image: The theme details for the image are "a serene mountain landscape at sunrise, with a clear lake reflecting the sky." You decide which one you prefer or maybe you like them both? Got a special request, let me know.

Meeting the President

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  Witness an unprecedented meeting of minds! This captivating image, generated using cutting-edge Gemini Flash 2.5 technology, shows a fascinating interaction in the Oval Office. What could they be discussing? See if you can uncover the story behind this incredible AI-crafted visual and the insights it holds! At my and the President's age, this is probably the only way I will ever get close the person I helped elect. I first crafted my image using a headshot image and had Gemini create the full body composite. I then used that ai created image and an image of the president to create us shaking hands. I then used the handshake image and asked it to superimpose the Oval office as a background. I actually do have some things I'd like to discuss with our President but that will have to wait for another AI meeting.

ChatGPT and Qwen created Desktop Background Images - AI fun

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Good for windows 10 and 11. New one daily or, whenever I remember to create it. Theme: Digital Art (3) The design highlights a cheerful AI robot surrounded by playful digital elements like a Rubik’s cube, music notes, a light bulb, and gaming icons, representing the fun and creative side of artificial intelligence. Instructions: https://youtu.be/BM1AX7SbiMc The second image was generated using https://qwen.ai/home Here is the description it gave me about it's created image: The image depicts a vibrant, futuristic cityscape with playful robots engaging in musical and juggling activities. The scene is colorful and animated, featuring neon lights, holographic displays, and floating gears, emphasizing creativity, AI, and fun. A prominent text overlay reads "AI fun!" suggesting a lighthearted celebration of artificial intelligence and technology. The robots are anthropomorphic, with expressive eyes and dynamic poses, contributing to a joyful, whimsical atmosphere. The backgrou...

Save Time & Money with These Must-Have Free Cybersecurity Tools

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This information is also available on my  YouTube Channel  at:  https://youtu.be/JMKWHnZ7R10 If you prefer, you can also listen to this information on  my  Podcast  at:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6b1jtw2m6E1O9XNXEgLhIK?si=6ifmRNW6RkiJT5llJGmfDw 🔑Here’s the deal - these tools are free — but not flimsy. They’re quality, trusted, and will give you real protection without draining your wallet. But let’s be honest - free is never completely free. In most cases, you’ll give up some personal data, see gentle nudges toward paid versions, or deal with limited features. The good news? Even with those trade-offs, these free tools deliver a ton of value.” 1 - Microsoft Defender - Built right into Windows 10 & 11 - Free, automatic, solid malware protection. “It’s like the airbag in your car — you don’t think about it, but you’re glad it’s there.” 2 - Malwarebytes Free - Great as a second-opinion scanner - Cleans junkware, adware, and pesky “bonus progr...

Senior Cyber Safety Briefing – August 27, 2025

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🚨ALERT - Surge in “Phantom Hacker” scams targeting seniors 👉Why it matters - Scammers are impersonating tech support, banks, and even government agencies in multi-step scams designed to trick seniors into draining retirement accounts. Losses can be devastating and hard to recover. 📣Call to Action - If anyone calls claiming your computer or accounts are compromised, hang up immediately and verify with a trusted family member or the real company using a number you look up yourself. 📈ECONOMY & SECURITY - New Cephalus ransomware spreads via weak remote desktop setups 👉Why it matters - Attackers are breaking into computers using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) without strong protections, stealing data, and then locking files for ransom. While aimed at businesses, home users with remote access turned on can also be at risk. 📣Call to Action - If you don’t use remote access, turn it off. If you do, enable multi-factor authentication to block unwanted logins. 🔥PRIVACY & BIG TEC...

Cyberattack Time Bomb - Outdated Government Systems Put Us All at Risk

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This information is also available on my  YouTube Channel  at:  https://youtu.be/ABS8GWiDmt4 If you prefer, you can also listen to this information on  my  Podcast  at:  https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/norbert-gostischa/episodes/Cyberattack-Time-Bomb---Outdated-Government-Systems-Put-Us-All-at-Risk-e379n7p Here’s a scary thought - some of the most critical systems the U.S. government relies on every single day are older than the first iPhone. Yep—your smartphone is more advanced than many of the databases storing Social Security numbers, tax records, and even federal court filings. And hackers know it. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently flagged 11 high-risk legacy systems across federal agencies. These aren’t minor databases—they’re systems critical to everything from national defense to public safety. Out of those 11, only three have a valid plan to modernize - The rest - Ticking cyber time bombs. The problem isn’t just incon...

Senior Cyber Safety Briefing – August 26, 2025

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  🚨ALERT - Nevada state offices shut down following major “network security incident” 👉Why it matters - A cyberattack forced Nevada to take down phones and online services. This shows how attacks can impact everyday life—like DMV visits or benefit checks. 📣Call to Action - If you or family have business with Nevada state offices, call ahead or delay visits until systems are restored. 🚨ALERT - New CISA guidance on software safety rolls out nationwide 👉Why it matters - Federal agencies and businesses (including health services) are being pushed to disclose what software components they use—like a food label for apps. It means better accountability if your data is at risk. 📣Call to Action - If a provider mentions new “SBOM” security standards, ask what they mean for your privacy—that’s your right. 📈ECONOMY & SECURITY - Experts call for stronger cyber regulations 👉Why it matters - Stricter rules could force companies to handle your Medicare, insurance, or bank data more c...

ChatGPT created Desktop Background Image - Digital Art

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Good for windows 10 and 11. New one daily or, whenever I remember to create it. Theme: Digital Art (3) This wallpaper blends futuristic abstract design with neon geometric shapes and glowing intersecting lines, creating a vibrant, high-tech atmosphere perfect for modern desktops. Instructions: https://youtu.be/BM1AX7SbiMc Got a special request, let me know.

AI Video Magic - From Viewfinder to Full View

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https://youtu.be/0SvHAE7SD4M I created this picture using ChatGPT 5 on 8-25-2025 I then used that image and a text prompt in veo3.ai ( https://veo3.ai/ ) to create this video. This short video takes us from a close-up, focused view through a camera's viewfinder to a wide, expansive shot of a beautiful field at sunset. We see a person holding a DSLR camera, with the golden-hour landscape framed perfectly in its lens. The camera is then lowered, revealing the full, breathtaking scenery in all its glory. It's a simple yet powerful transition that highlights the beauty of the moment.  Imagination and AI can create some interesting outcomes. If you like these short videos, please let me know. Thanks 

Testing Qwen3-235B-A22B-2507

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https://youtu.be/THdIpFYVKVc "What happens when cutting-edge AI meets space exploration? Watch as Qwen3’s dual-mode intelligence powers a creative journey through the stars — built from short sequences and stitched together using ScreenPal into one out-of-this-world adventure." If you like it give me a thumbs up. thanks

What Exactly Is a Data Breach

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This information is also available on my  YouTube Channel  at:  https://youtu.be/Buriw6iMyY8 If you prefer, you can also listen to this information on  my  Podcast  at:  https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/norbert-gostischa/episodes/What-Exactly-Is-a-Data-Breach-e378gad 🔐The digital break-in that leaves your private information up for grabs . A data breach happens when sensitive information is accessed, stolen, or exposed by someone who shouldn’t have it. Instead of a burglar breaking into your house, think of hackers sneaking into a company’s database and walking off with millions of names, emails, passwords, and credit card numbers. The difference - You don’t hear the window smash — you often don’t know it happened until it’s too late. 📂What Gets Exposed? A breach can involve just about anything digital: Personal data like names, addresses, and phone numbers Financial details such as bank accounts or Credit card numbers Login credentials — use...

ChatGPT created Desktop Background Image - Personal Photography

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Good for windows 10 and 11. New one daily or, whenever I remember to create it. Theme: Personal Photography (3) The desktop wallpaper shows a DSLR camera being held against a golden field at sunset. The camera lens perfectly frames the landscape, blending art with perspective — a reflection of how personal photography captures not just what’s in front of us, but how we see the world. Instructions: https://youtu.be/BM1AX7SbiMc

Chrome vs Norton Neo - Can the AI Newcomer Take Down the Browser Champ

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This information is also available on my  YouTube Channel  at:  https://youtu.be/FtfBuJbXJjg If you prefer, you can also listen to this information on  my  Podcast  at:  https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/norbert-gostischa/episodes/Chrome-vs-Norton-Neo---Can-the-AI-Newcomer-Take-Down-the-Browser-Champ-e377e0s If web browsers were boxers, Google Chrome would be the undisputed heavyweight champ — ruling over two-thirds of the world’s desktops. Into the ring steps Norton Neo, the AI-powered rookie with shiny gloves, promising to do more than just load your cat videos.  The question is - can Neo really challenge Chrome’s crown? 🦍Chrome – The Reigning Champ Let’s give Chrome its due. Launched in 2008, it quickly steamrolled Internet Explorer, Firefox, and pretty much everything else in sight. Market Share - Over 65% of desktops run Chrome - That’s not just winning — that’s domination. Speed & Stability - Built on the Chromium engine (so fast...

ChatGPT created Desktop Background Image - AI Art

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Good for windows 10 and 11. New one daily or, whenever I remember to create it. Theme: AI Art (3) The image represents the fusion of human creativity and artificial intelligence, blending futuristic robotic design with artistic, abstract patterns that symbolize imagination, technology, and innovation. Instructions: https://youtu.be/BM1AX7SbiMc Got a special request, let me know.

ChatGPT created Desktop Background Image - Gaming & Pop Culture

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Good for windows 10 and 11. New one daily or, whenever I remember to create it. Theme: Gaming & Pop Culture (3) Today’s desktop image theme is Gaming & Pop Culture. The artwork celebrates the retro and modern vibes of gaming culture with neon arcade aesthetics, pixel art icons, and bold playful visuals that capture the fun, energy, and nostalgia of gaming’s influence on pop culture. Instructions: https://youtu.be/BM1AX7SbiMc Got a special request, let me know.

AI Video Magic 2.0

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https://youtu.be/RQ1v4Lx21Lg I took this picture in Meadow Lake, Los Lunas, NM on 8-21-2025 I then used that image and a text prompt in Videos with Veo which is available in  Gemini Pro to create the eerie cloud surprise. followed by supplying another picture from the end of Veo's first video. I then gave a new prompt for that image and created the second video. I then used ScreenPal to merge those two videos. What if the clouds above us held more secrets than we ever imagined? In this visually stunning exploration, we uncover how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we see and understand the skies. Merging science with art, this journey might just change how you look up forever.  Imagination and AI can create some interesting outcomes. If you like these short videos, please let me know. Thanks

Living in Reverse - A Backward Biography

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This information is also available on my  YouTube Channel  at:  https://youtu.be/36IKLhqsUFc If you prefer, you can also listen to this information on  my  Podcast  at:  https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/norbert-gostischa/episodes/Living-in-Reverse---A-Backward-Biography-e3763sa What if life ran in reverse? Imagine wrinkles vanishing, burdens untying, and growing lighter with every step. This whimsical tale turns the ordinary timeline upside down, showing us a world where endings become beginnings and every goodbye is really a hello. I collaborated with ChatGPT 5, to put this tale together. I come up with silly ideas, it produces a tale. I continued to collaborate and sometimes, send the outcome back to jail. Eventually, we both agree this final result is the best it can be. I Hope YOU agree! Living in Reverse - A Backward Biography You begin at the end, with hair snowy white, Your steps slow and shaky, your grip not so tight. The world sees yo...

The White House on TikTok - Hypocrisy or Smart Politics

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This information is also available on my  YouTube Channel  at:  https://youtu.be/D4XNyUQ5T_8 If you prefer, you can also listen to this information on  my  Podcast  at:  https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/norbert-gostischa/episodes/The-White-House-on-TikTok---Hypocrisy-or-Smart-Politics-e3750b0 Picture this - the White House — the symbol of American power, tradition, and presidential authority — is now posting memes, and short political messages on TikTok. Yep, the official handle @whitehouse is live. But hold on a second - isn’t this the same app that Congress, national security officials, and even presidents past and present have been warning us about? The one that was supposed to be banned - The one described as a “national security risk” because of its ties to China’s ByteDance ? So why is the White House telling Americans to be cautious about TikTok on one hand — while uploading content to it with the other? Let’s break down the contradicti...

Senior Cyber Safety Briefing – August 22, 2025

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🚨 ALERT – Apple issues urgent security updates for a zero‑day bug exploited in iPhones, iPads, and Macs 👉Why it matters – If you use Apple devices, this patch keeps sneaky hackers from silently sneaking in—don’t be the low-hanging fruit. 📣Call to Action – Check your iPhone, iPad, or Mac for updates today and install that urgent fix. MUST‑READ – Windows Docker Desktop flaw could let attackers take over your computer 👉Why it matters – If you’ve installed Docker Desktop—even if you’re not a developer—this bug could let someone remotely control your PC. 📣Call to Action – If Docker is installed, make sure it’s updated or turned off until a fix is confirmed safe. Cyber Security News PRIVACY & BIG TECH – CISA and partners team up to help everyday folks understand software safety 👉Why it matters – Behind-the-scenes efforts are underway to make apps and software easier to trust—because confusion is a hacker’s best friend. 📣Call to Action – Be open to software safety tips and look f...

ChatGPT created Desktop Background Image - Inspirational Quotes or Motivational Themes

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Good for windows 10 and 11. New one daily or, whenever I remember to create it. Theme: Inspirational Quotes or Motivational Themes (3) Today's desktop image - This desktop wallpaper showcases a bold motivational phrase designed to uplift and energize, paired with a warm gradient background that radiates positivity and determination. Instructions: https://youtu.be/BM1AX7SbiMc Got a special request, let me know.