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Halloween, It’s Here to Stay

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https://youtube.com/shorts/byfwm25FJH0 Get ready to rock your broomsticks off! 🎸👻 It’s Halloween, and the ghosts and goblins are coming out to dance! “Halloween, It’s Here to Stay” is a toe-tappin’, candy-grabbin’, monster-mashin’ celebration of everyone’s favorite night — full of laughs, chills, and rock ’n’ roll thrills. Turn it up, grab a handful of candy, and party with the pumpkins! 🎃🍬 💀 Don’t just listen—party with the pumpkins! 🍬 Bring your best costume, your wildest dance moves, and don’t forget the candy! 🎃 Happy Halloween from your favorite ghosts and goblins! Proudly written and produced with the aid of ChatGPT and Producer ai. What’s your costume—and what candy did you bring? 

Good Morning, World

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https://youtube.com/shorts/XrhnEF2uOe8 Wake up and smile — it’s today! ☀️ “Good Morning, World!” is a toe-tapping, heart-lifting reminder that life’s greatest gift isn’t yesterday or tomorrow — it’s the moment you’re living right now. With its upbeat rhythm, sunny lyrics, and feel-good message, this happy tune will have you humming along, shaking off the blues, and greeting the day with open arms. Because when you stop worrying and start celebrating, every sunrise feels like a brand-new chance to dance, laugh, and live out loud. 🌞🎶 Proudly written and produced with the aid of ChatGPT and Producer ai. 

My Nose Runs and My Feet Smell

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https://youtube.com/shorts/rNK3qJV1S6M “If laughter adds years to your life, this just made me immortal.” A toe-tappin’ tribute to getting older and laughing through life’s weirdest upgrades. “My Nose Runs and My Feet Smell” is a country-comedy anthem for every senior who knows humor is the best medicine — even when the body’s acting up! Proudly written and produced with the aid of ChatGPT and Producer ai. 

Life’s Full of Roses

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https://youtu.be/ ZzQUYXjbUeU Some videos don’t need length — just heart. Life’s full of roses, and you can’t pick or smell all of them. If you’re watching or listening to this, thanks for sharing my garden… and keep enjoying the roses. 🌞  

Outdated Habits Are More Dangerous Than Outdated Apps

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This information is also available on my   YouTube Channel   at:   https://youtu.be/9vw6sZ4SW1E   If you prefer, you can also listen to this information on  my  Podcast  at:    https://open.spotify.com/episode/4mpIwX8IOOWyN2PwJuiFJ8?si=ObntNdSxRruMMj5C9wKWdw     You’ve probably heard it from me a thousand times - “Keep your software up to date!” And that’s true — updates fix bugs, close security holes, and make your device stronger. But here’s the part no one tells you - even if your system is fully patched, you might still be the weak link. Before you throw your coffee at the screen, let’s be clear — this isn’t about blame - It’s about habits. The online kind that stick around longer than that old fruitcake in the back of your freezer.  🧠Habit#1 - Clicking Without Thinking See an email that says “Urgent! Your account has been compromised”? Or maybe a text promising “You’ve won a prize!” If your finger moves fa...

Senior Cyber Safety Briefing – October 31, 2025

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🚨ALERT - State‑sponsored hackers breached the U.S. telecom‑services firm Ribbon Communications and remained undetected for nearly a year. IT Pro 👉Why it matters - That firm works with major telecom carriers, so if their systems were compromised for months, it puts millions of phone/internet customers’ data and communications infrastructure at risk. 📣Call to Action - Review your phone/internet provider’s account‑security settings: enable multi‑factor authentication (MFA), change your password if you haven’t in a while, and ask if any “unusual login” alerts were triggered on your account. 📈ECONOMY & SECURITY - Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and allies issue guidance for on‑premises Microsoft Exchange Server users as critical risks mount. Help Net Security 👉Why it matters - Many organisations (including pharmacies, clinics, senior‑services groups) still use older Exchange deployments. If those are unpatched, hackers could lurk in your provider’s syst...

Bob&AliceWorldTour - Mt Fuji, Japan

https://youtu.be/KGytAQYbse8 From Kyoto’s sacred gates to Japan’s tallest peak, Alice and Bob greet the rising sun beside majestic Mount Fuji. 🗻🌅 Reflected in the calm waters of Lake Kawaguchi, it’s a scene of peace, promise, and quiet wonder — perfectly captured by Veo’s cinematic touch. Where should the cruise sail next — Sydney’s bright harbors or Bali’s green terraces? Drop your thoughts below and keep our virtual voyage rolling! 🌏✨ Watch all the episodes available at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1_9cbkt8g22YuSiDk0gX__Zjiape5rWF&si=u2u3XsR3NkEgL_r9  

The Mighty Shield - Beatrice and the Mighty Shield - Why You Should Click 'Update'

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https://youtu.be/NRXF2TMpgX8 This guide (#7 of 14) focuses on why You Should Click 'Update'  Seniors often ignore or fear software updates. This prompt explains their importance in a positive, protective way. Here's the prompt I used to create the lesson: "Develop a fun Storybook for seniors explaining why it is crucial to always click 'Update' when your phone or computer asks you to. Explain that these updates are like giving your device a 'Mighty Shield' or a new lock to keep the bad guys out. The story should reassure the reader that updates are safe and necessary maintenance, not a cause for worry. Focus on making the action simple: just click 'Install Now'." Key Lesson - The importance of installing software updates immediately to protect against new threats. I used Copilot's Storybook to create this lesson, ZOOM's Clips to record the story (lesson) and ScreenPal do any final editing and to upload the lesson to YouTube. You can...

Fixing Repeated Widows 11 Update Failures

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I couldn't get my Dell Inspiron 17 7000 2in1 to install the recent Preview Update (KB5067036) (26200.7019). I had no problems on several other computers but, The Dell balked repeatedly. Here's how I solved the problem and hope it helps you the next time you run into a repeated update failure. Reset Windows Update Components (Safe & Reversible) Open Command Prompt as Administrator and run these one by one: net stop wuauserv net stop cryptSvc net stop bits net stop msiserver ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old net start wuauserv net start cryptSvc net start bits net start msiserver This clears cached update files without deleting anything critical. Next: Register OLE Control DLLs This targets the root of update error 0X8002807. In Command Prompt (Admin): regsvr32 ole32.dll regsvr32 oleaut32. dll You should see confirmation dialogs for successful registration. Next: Check for System File Corruption Run thes...

Senior Cyber Safety Briefing – October 30, 2025

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  🚨ALERT – AI‑powered voice & document scams targeting seniors during Medicare Open Enrollment 👉Why it matters – Scammers are now using voice‐cloning and fake medical paperwork to pretend they’re calling from Medicare, asking for your Medicare number or banking info. WRGB +1 📣Call to Action – If someone calls asking for your Medicare number or bank details “right now” because of a benefit change, hang up and call the official number on your Medicare card. 📈ECONOMY & SECURITY – End of support for Windows 10, leaving older machines at risk 👉Why it matters – Microsoft officially stopped regular security updates for Windows 10 on Oct 14, meaning systems still running it are vulnerable to new hacks. CrowdStrike +1 📣Call to Action – If your home PC is still on Windows 10, strongly consider upgrading (to Windows 11 or a new device) or at least enable extended security updates if available. 🧠MUST‑READ – New review of scam patterns targeting older adults reveals deep v...

Bob&AliceWorldTour - Kyoto, Japan — Fushimi Inari Torii Gates

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https://youtu.be/YG3YEXEZCuM From the pulsing lights of Tokyo to the serene paths of Kyoto — Alice and Bob slow things down under a thousand torii gates. 🌸⛩️ The morning mist, gentle footsteps, and distant temple bells remind us that peace isn’t found — it’s walked into. Enjoy this Veo -created moment of calm on our continuing world cruise. Where do you want us to explore next — the sunny harbors of Sydney or the emerald fields of Bali? 🌏✨ Watch all the episodes available at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1_9cbkt8g22YuSiDk0gX__Zjiape5rWF&si=u2u3XsR3NkEgL_r9  

Gen Z, I’m Glad That Ain’t Me

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https://youtube.com/shorts/Ml-kOO0OgLM “Gen Z, I’m Glad That Ain’t Me” is a toe-tappin’, smile-poppin’, and slightly mischievous anthem from the old man band — a playful challenge from one generation to another! 😂🎸 While Gen Z’s busy chasing trends on TikTok, us seasoned pros are still dancing, laughing, and living life unplugged. This upbeat, rockabilly-style tune celebrates courage, confidence, and good old-fashioned fun. It’s not a dig — it’s a dare! 😉 So put down the phone, turn up the volume, and see if you can keep up with the rhythm of life. 🎵 Music created with Producer.ai 🎨 Concept and lyrics by Bob3160 with some help from ChatGPT 💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments — Boomers, Zoomers, and everyone in between are welcome! 

Even Smart Humans Do Dumb Things — and That’s What Makes Us Brilliant

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This information is also available on my   YouTube Channel   at:   https://youtu.be/dJVaGeC6Ldw   If you prefer, you can also listen to this information on  my  Podcast  at:    https://open.spotify.com/episode/4k7iOMaSYlRn4Ai4a9qz2i?si=gxC9ICh1SRqLMwmFDR0I6A   Let’s face it — we’ve all done it. You know, those moments when you walk into a room with purpose, only to stand there blankly, thinking, “Now why did I come in here”🫤 That’s not forgetfulness — that’s a sign of an overworked genius brain doing a software update without warning💻🧠. Artificial Intelligence may boast about being flawless, but it’s also humorless. It doesn’t experience the simple joys of sending a text to the wrong person📱🙈 or putting the TV remote in the refrigerator❄️📺. Those are the uniquely human acts that remind us that brilliance comes with a touch of chaos. Sure, AI can process a billion bits per second⚡, but it’s never tried to fix a Wi-Fi ...

Senior Cyber Safety Briefing – October 29, 2025

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🚨ALERT – 183 million email passwords leaked : A massive dataset exposing over 183 million stolen email credentials has surfaced. CyberGuy 👉Why it matters – If you’ve reused an email password across multiple sites (banking, shopping, health accounts), this leak greatly increases your risk of account take‑over. 📣Call to Action – Visit a trusted service like “Have I Been Pwned” to see if your email showed up; then immediately change that password (and all reuse instances) to a strong, unique one. 🧠MUST‑READ – Phishing emails still the top reported scam , with multi‑layer attacks on the rise. Newsweek 👉Why it matters – Older adults are still among the most targeted for these “urgent invoice/locked account” scams, and today’s versions are slicker than ever. 📣Call to Action – If you get any unexpected email demanding action—stop, delete it, don’t click links or call numbers in it unless you verify independently. 📈ECONOMY & SECURITY – Q4 2025 scam trend report indicates an...

Adobe Express 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  (7) Adobe Express Description: No description available for the image creation app. Here's a description via ChatGPT: A breathtaking waterfall surrounded by vibrant blossoms and lush greenery, captured in perfect harmony. The cascading water glows under the soft light of dawn, creating a peaceful retreat for the eyes and soul. Nature at its most poetic — powerful, serene, and endlessly inspiring. 🌸💦🌅 Access Adobe Express at the following link: https://express.adobe.com/   Instructions: https://youtu.be/BM1AX7SbiMc Got a special request, let me know. 

Copilot 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  (7) Copilot's Description: This piece captures the essence of artificial intelligence as a creative force. Set in a sleek, futuristic studio, an AI artist paints surreal landscapes using holographic brushes and glowing canvases. The fusion of organic and digital elements evokes a sense of limitless imagination. A robotic assistant offers color palettes while abstract shapes float mid-air, all framed by a panoramic digital cityscape beyond a transparent wall. It’s a celebration of machine-driven creativity, where code meets canvas and logic meets emotion. Access Copilot at the following link: https://copilot.microsoft.com/   Instructions: https://youtu.be/BM1AX7SbiMc Got a special request, let me know. 

Senior Cyber Safety Briefing – October 28, 2025

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🚨ALERT - Critical vulnerability in QNAP NetBak PC Agent enables serious backup‑system attacks (CVE‑2025‑55315). Cyber Security News +1 👉Why it matters - If your home or small‑office network uses QNAP backup agents, this flaw could let hackers bypass security controls and tamper with or steal your backed‑up data. Seniors relying on backup‑drives for family photos or financial records are at special risk. 📣Call to Action - Immediately check QNAP’s website for the latest NetBak PC Agent version and update it. Also verify that your operating system and backup software are fully patched. 📈ECONOMY & SECURITY - Microsoft Corporation issues massive October 2025 patch rollout: over 170 vulnerabilities addressed, including three zero‑days. Hacking News 👉Why it matters - Even if you’re using a home PC and not a business network, running an outdated Microsoft Windows system can let malware rip through your machine—and seniors often keep devices longer without updates. 📣Call to Actio...

The Digital Fence - Beatrice's Digital Garden - Managing Online Privacy Settings

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https://youtu.be/JeyKkbamXXc This guide (#6 of 14) focuses on Managing Online Privacy Settings  This prompt addresses the idea of online privacy by using the simple analogy of a fence or a door, making the settings less intimidating. Here's the prompt I used to create the lesson: "Write a gentle Storybook for seniors explaining online privacy settings on social media or apps. Use the metaphor of a 'Digital Fence' or 'Locked Door' around your personal information. The guide should explain in the simplest terms how to choose who can see your photos and posts (friends only, everyone, or no one). The message is: You are in control of what you share. Keep the language positive and non-technical." Key Lesson - Understanding that you control who sees your information online and how to check your settings. I used Copilot's Storybook to create this lesson, ZOOM's Clips to record the story (lesson) and ScreenPal do any final editing and to upload the lesson ...

Grok AI 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  7 Grok's Description: A sassy blonde in a cozy red sweater strikes a playful pose, juggling a classic red umbrella, a googly-eyed blue vase, a grumpy yellow blob, and a fresh green hat—against a starry cosmic backdrop that's equal parts Animal Crossing coziness and Kirby cuteness overload. It's the ultimate desktop vibe for gamers who need a daily dose of whimsical chaos (and maybe a chuckle at that blob's eternal side-eye). Access Grok AI at the following link: https://grok.com/   Instructions: https://youtu.be/BM1AX7SbiMc Got a special request, let me know. 

Theodore Roosevelt’s Timeless Advice: Is It Time for a Political "Getting Along" Lesson?

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"The most important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how to get along with people." – President Theodore Roosevelt Truer words may never have been spoken, especially when we consider the often-turbulent waters of modern politics. President Theodore Roosevelt, a figure who dominated American politics at the turn of the 20th century, understood something fundamental about leadership and lasting success: it's not just about grand ideas, but about the human element of connection and collaboration. This begs a critical question for today: Is it time for our political leaders, perhaps specifically the Democratic Party, to take a refresher course in Roosevelt's "getting along" philosophy? T.R.'s Masterclass in Connection Roosevelt wasn't just a dynamic personality; he was a strategic genius when it came to building consensus and moving people. His "getting along" wasn't about being universally beloved, but about effective...

So what can ChatGPT create?

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  That's a question I just asked ChatGPT - Here's the reply: That’s a great question, Bob — and the short answer is: a lot more than most people realize. Let’s break it down by what ChatGPT can create, and how it can do it — because the list covers just about every kind of digital creation out there. 🧠 1. Text & Writing I can write practically any form of content, including: Blog posts, articles, essays, and reports — factual, persuasive, or humorous. Scripts — for YouTube videos, podcasts, plays, or even animated shorts. Stories and novels — fiction, sci-fi, comedy, or slice-of-life (like your Dry Lake Chronicles). Poetry, song lyrics, speeches, and jokes — with any tone or rhythm. Guides and tutorials — step-by-step walkthroughs, how-tos, or troubleshooting. Marketing copy — product descriptions, ad slogans, or email campaigns. Basically, if it uses words, I can craft it — and tailor the tone to match your personality or brand. 🎨 2. Visuals & Design I can generate ...

Senior Cyber Safety Briefing – October 26, 2025

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🚨ALERT – Major healthcare insurer’s vendor breached, 462,000 members exposed 👉Why it matters – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana revealed that roughly 462,000 current and former members had their protected health information accessed during a cyberattack on its partner, Conduent Business Services. The HIPAA Journal Many seniors rely on BCBS plans—this is a reminder that even if you weren’t directly attacked, your data may sit with a third‑party vendor. 📣Call to Action – If you’re with BCBSMT or a similar plan, call the insurer and the vendor to ask: “Have my records been accessed? What services are you offering for protection (credit monitoring, ID theft insurance)?” Then change your healthcare portal password and enable any offered alerts. 📈ECONOMY & SECURITY – Global convention boosts cybercrime cooperation 👉Why it matters – The signing of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (aka the “Hanoi Convention”) signals countries committing to be tougher on cyber...

Claude AI 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  7 Claude's Description: This inspirational wallpaper features a majestic phoenix rising motif with a powerful gradient backdrop transitioning from deep purple through vibrant magenta to warm golden tones, symbolizing transformation and renewal. Access Claude AI at the following link: https://claude.ai/   Instructions: https://youtu.be/BM1AX7SbiMc Got a special request, let me know. 

The Tricky Caller - Mr. Frank and the Tricky Telephone - Spotting Phone Scams

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  https://youtu.be/XmrezFDCng4 This guide (#5 of 14) focuses on Phone calls which are a frequent way seniors are targeted. This prompt focuses on making it easy to hang up on a suspicious caller. Here's the prompt I used to create the lesson: "Create a simple, fun Storybook guide for seniors about recognizing and handling phone scams (like callers pretending to be from the bank or the government). The story should feature a cheerful character, Mr. Frank, who learns that legitimate companies do not call and demand money, gift cards, or remote access to his computer. The guide should give a clear, confident action: just hang up and call back using a number you know is real. Use encouraging, non-scary language." Key Lesson - Recognizing red flags in unexpected phone calls and how to safely end the conversation. I used Copilot's Storybook to create this lesson, ZOOM's Clips to record the story (lesson) and ScreenPal do any final editing and to upload the lesson to You...