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Run Don't Hide - control access.cpl

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  This series dives into some useful and easy-to-understand Windows run commands that the average computer user can utilize. These commands can be accessed by pressing Windows + R and typing the command into the Run dialog box. These commands can make it easier for users to perform a variety of tasks, from checking system information to managing network settings, all without navigating through multiple menus. Todays Run Command is all about: Accessibility Options Command:  control access.cpl Outcome: Opens the Ease of Access Center, providing various accessibility features to assist users with disabilities.

Cybersecurity Tips from a Pro – Simple Advice for the Average Joe (Part 1)

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This information is also available on my  YouTube Channel  at:  https://youtu.be/ARVHOQkypwc If you prefer, you can also listen to this information on  my  Podcast  at:  https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/norbert-gostischa/episodes/Cybersecurity-Tips-from-a-Pro--Simple-Advice-for-the-Average-Joe-e34rg13 Part 1 - The Cybersecurity Basics That Could Save Your Digital Life You don’t need to be a tech wizard to stay safe online. Just like you lock your front door and look both ways before crossing the street, there are easy things you can do to protect yourself from hackers, scammers, and digital disasters. Let’s break down the first seven essential cybersecurity tips, with enough detail to help you actually do them. 1 - Use Strong, Unique Passwords for Everything What’s the risk - Reusing passwords is like using the same key for your house, car, and office - If someone steals it, they get everything. What to do - Make each password long (16+ characters...

When Fairness Loses - The Collision of Women’s Sports and Gender Identity

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This information is also available on my  YouTube Channel  at:  https://youtu.be/h0RVMQo7Ecg If you prefer, you can also listen to this information on  my  Podcast  at:  https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/norbert-gostischa/episodes/When-Fairness-Loses---The-Collision-of-Womens-Sports-and-Gender-Identity-e34q1to “If you win through bad sportsmanship, that's no real victory.” – Babe Didrikson Zaharias Those words, spoken by one of the greatest female athletes in history, were meant to highlight the importance of integrity and fairness in competition. But today, they ring louder than ever — in a world where the very definition of “fairness” is under fire, especially in women’s sports. At the heart of the debate - Transgender women — biological males who identify as female — competing in female divisions. It’s a topic that sparks headlines, emotions, accusations, and even policy changes. But beneath all the noise, one truth must rise above all others - ...

Did You Know - Episode 1

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https://youtu.be/dZHGecdtrf0 Think you know the world around you? Think again. This episode reveals 10 quirky, mind-bending facts that will make you laugh, scratch your head, and maybe even rethink history. One thing’s for sure — you won’t look at pineapples, sharks, or sloths the same way again. I used ChatGPT-4o, Copilot, ScreenPal, PowerPoint and Zoom's Clips to put this information together.

Equity, Equality, Socialism, Communism, and Democracy - Do You Know the Difference

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This information is also available on my  YouTube Channel  at:  https://youtu.be/s7KhmkcKPGc If you prefer, you can also listen to this information on  my  Podcast  at:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/0KpHS5yVCJAAEl3L3WPsMM?si=zkuksb9zTkexVMA6LhjgBA I’ve been scratching my head over something lately. In the recent NYC primary, it looked like voters were rallying behind someone pushing far-left policies — not just left-of-center, but deep into socialist territory. And suddenly, the word “communism” starts flying around like it’s the new buzzword on the block. But let’s get something straight - if people really want full-blown communism, why not move to a country thats already tried it — like Russia or China — and see how that’s working out? Here in the U.S., we’re supposed to be a constitutional democracy — where power lies with the people, and laws protect the freedoms we all enjoy. But when you start trading that away for buzzwords and free stuff, ...

Bob and the Smart Fridge Rebellion

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This information is also available on my  YouTube Channel  at:  https://youtu.be/3rH9c1ncTc8 If you prefer, you can also listen to this information on  my  Podcast  at:  https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/norbert-gostischa/episodes/Bob-and-the-Smart-Fridge-Rebellion-e34nrbn There once was a man named Bob, quite wise, With thinning hair and twinkling eyes. He’d tinker with tech, just for the fun, From dawn till the setting of New Mexico’s sun. Now Bob had a fridge — smart as can be, With Wi-Fi, AI, and a screen you could see. It tracked his eggs, it knew his weight, And even suggested his dinnertime plate. But one fateful day, while munching on pie, The fridge chirped aloud with an audible sigh: "Warning, Bob! You’ve had your fill. Your BMI’s climbing — perhaps just chill?” Bob blinked twice, pie mid-air, “Did my fridge just sass me? Oh, don’t you dare!” He poked the screen, gave it a glare, And muttered, “I’ll unplug your silicon derriere.” But the ...

If it ain't broke, don't fix it - But this needs Fixing - Plastic Pollution

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This information is also available on my  YouTube Channel  at:  https://youtu.be/isMMMYpTXFQ If you prefer, you can also listen to this information on  my  Podcast  at:  https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/norbert-gostischa/episodes/If-it-aint-broke--dont-fix-it---But-this-needs-Fixing---Plastic-Pollution-e34lgla/a-ac1096a Our planet’s plea is simple - “If it ain't broke, don’t fix it,” — but with plastic pollution… it’s broken, buddy. And we definitely need to fix it. Here’s a hard truth wrapped in soft plastic - we’re drowning in the stuff. Plastic was once a miracle material. Lightweight, durable, waterproof—what’s not to love? But decades later, it’s less miracle, more menace. We now produce over 400 million tons of plastic every year, and about half of that is designed to be used once and tossed. Wrap your sandwich in it. Peel it off a new appliance. Drink water from it. Toss. Repeat. Recycling, you ask -  Don’t get your hopes up. Despite ...

Lies, Promises & Politics - Why We Trust Ads More Than Elected Officials

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This information is also available on my  YouTube Channel  at:  https://youtu.be/6l1y85ob6-k If you prefer, you can also listen to this information on  my  Podcast  at:  https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/norbert-gostischa/episodes/Lies--Promises--Politics---Why-We-Trust-Ads-More-Than-Elected-Officials-e34kf59 Why Political Honesty Makes Advertising Look Like a Church Bulletin Let’s Get Real for a Minute… We’ve all rolled our eyes at those too-good-to-be-true ads: “Grow your hair back overnight!” “One weird trick to melt belly fat!” “This cream will make your ex regret everything!” Sure, we gripe about it. And rightfully so—misleading ads waste our money, time, and sometimes our dignity (especially if that hair serum just made things worse). But here’s the kicker - at least in advertising, there’s some regulation. Companies can get fined - Sued - Called out. Ever seen a commercial pulled for deceptive claims? Happens all the time. The Federal Trade ...

WhatsApp Out, TikTok In

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This information is also available on my  YouTube Channel  at:  https://youtu.be/RT-GySSAurc If you prefer, you can also listen to this information on  my  Podcast  at:  https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/norbert-gostischa/episodes/WhatsApp-Out--TikTok-In-e34lqib Welcome to Washington’s Cybersecurity Circus - If it feels like the digital double standards in Washington are getting more bizarre by the day, you’re not imagining things.  The U.S. House of Representatives just banned WhatsApp from all government-issued devices - but TikTok is Still ticking - So what gives? Let’s break this down — without jargon, without fluff, and with just the right amount of eyebrow-raising irony. 🔐The WhatsApp Ban - What Just Happened? As of June 23, 2025, the House's Office of Cybersecurity declared WhatsApp a security risk and ordered it to be removed from all House-managed devices. Staffers have until June 30 to uninstall it or risk disciplinary action. Why ...

Love — It’s What Makes Life Worth Living

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This information is also available on my  YouTube Channel  at:  https://youtu.be/BNprbOSQUkE If you prefer, you can also listen to this information on https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/norbert-g  my  Podcast  at:  https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/Wj79mjjWqUb "Still Holding On” by Bob3160’s - ChatGPT AI co-writer We’ve watched the sun rise, And we’ve watched it set— Through seasons of laughter, And moments we’d rather forget. The porch is quieter now, The photos a bit more worn, But your hand in mine Still feels like coming home. Love didn’t fade— It simply grew still, Rooted in time, By grace and will. So here we sit, Two souls, one song— Not looking back, Just still holding on. Love - It’s what makes life worth living. Not pensions - Not possessions. Not how many gadgets you owned or how sharp your memory still is. It’s the glance across the room that still gives you butterflies. The warm hand next to yours, weathered by time - but still hol...