June Meetings 2020
Jun 4, 2020 - Rally Proof your Phone, Record on Mac Computer, The Hype of 5G
If you meet an Unknown Link at a Peaceful rally, don't Click on it!
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If you meet an Unknown Link at a Peaceful rally, don't Click on it!
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Participating in Democracy?
For those of you wanting to attend any sort of rally these days, you should prep your tech before going out into the wilds of society. CNET has a few good ideas on how to ready your phone to keep you safest during any interactions with authority. Take a look at their article here.
For those of you wanting to attend any sort of rally these days, you should prep your tech before going out into the wilds of society. CNET has a few good ideas on how to ready your phone to keep you safest during any interactions with authority. Take a look at their article here.
How to Record Video/Audio on Mac
I could just say, Press Shift-Command-5, and that's it, but there's a bit more to it than that. However it is easy to do, and you won't need anything other than the apps that came on your Mac to do it. This would allow you to record, and save, any YouTube video, or any other program you could stream on your computer. Read more about it here.
I could just say, Press Shift-Command-5, and that's it, but there's a bit more to it than that. However it is easy to do, and you won't need anything other than the apps that came on your Mac to do it. This would allow you to record, and save, any YouTube video, or any other program you could stream on your computer. Read more about it here.
The Hype of 5G
We've been hearing about 5G for well over a year now in the public, but the actual rollout has been less invasive than the ad campaign. So where is 5G right now? And what of those blazing speeds and super low latency that we keep hearing about? CNET has been following the 5G rollout since the beginning and while it may still be a work in progress, some advances have been made, read more about it here.
We've been hearing about 5G for well over a year now in the public, but the actual rollout has been less invasive than the ad campaign. So where is 5G right now? And what of those blazing speeds and super low latency that we keep hearing about? CNET has been following the 5G rollout since the beginning and while it may still be a work in progress, some advances have been made, read more about it here.
Jun 11, 2020 - Encrypting Your Chat, LIfeHacker's Top 16 Free Movie Sites, Foldable Phones?
Even in these trying times, we all know Not to Click on Unknown Links
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Even in these trying times, we all know Not to Click on Unknown Links
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Encrypting Your Chat
We've all learned a lot about video conferencing apps in recent months, how some are more secure than others and how some aren't secure at all. One of the best ways to ensure your privacy/security when using such apps is to use one that is encrypted from end to end. Signal is just such an app, to read more about how to set up encryption on all your video/audio/text chats, take a look at this article from Wired. For more info on secure alternatives to Zoom, take a look at LifeHacker's recommendations here.
We've all learned a lot about video conferencing apps in recent months, how some are more secure than others and how some aren't secure at all. One of the best ways to ensure your privacy/security when using such apps is to use one that is encrypted from end to end. Signal is just such an app, to read more about how to set up encryption on all your video/audio/text chats, take a look at this article from Wired. For more info on secure alternatives to Zoom, take a look at LifeHacker's recommendations here.
More Free Films Online
Lately we've all had plenty of time to watch Netflix, but never fear even if you've run out of shows to watch, the internet is filled with alternatives, many of them free. For a current list of online spots you can watch for free (some we've talked about before, some new ones), take a look at LifeHacker's list of their top 16 sites.
Lately we've all had plenty of time to watch Netflix, but never fear even if you've run out of shows to watch, the internet is filled with alternatives, many of them free. For a current list of online spots you can watch for free (some we've talked about before, some new ones), take a look at LifeHacker's list of their top 16 sites.
Foldable Phones
When tablets first came out, they were heralded as laptop killers, and soon we would all be using tablets instead of laptops. Well, that didn't really happen as tablets and laptops use completely different operating systems, making a head to head comparison impossible. But with the advance of foldable phones, maybe our tablets and phones will be replaced with one foldable phone? Take a look at this article where all the differences are broken down for the various devices available now. Foldable phones aren't perfect yet, but they don't seem to be giving up either.
When tablets first came out, they were heralded as laptop killers, and soon we would all be using tablets instead of laptops. Well, that didn't really happen as tablets and laptops use completely different operating systems, making a head to head comparison impossible. But with the advance of foldable phones, maybe our tablets and phones will be replaced with one foldable phone? Take a look at this article where all the differences are broken down for the various devices available now. Foldable phones aren't perfect yet, but they don't seem to be giving up either.
Jun 18, 2020 - Connected to Wi-Fi/Not Internet, Google Mask Update, Apple Security Risk
Unknown Links Lives, don't matter.
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Unknown Links Lives, don't matter.
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Connected to Wi-Fi, but Not the Internet
It's a common problem, your device says you're on Wi-Fi but nothing will load on your web browser. There are more than a few things you can do to help eliminate this problem. HowToGeek goes over the basics of how you connect to the internet, to some possible fixes for dropped signals.
It's a common problem, your device says you're on Wi-Fi but nothing will load on your web browser. There are more than a few things you can do to help eliminate this problem. HowToGeek goes over the basics of how you connect to the internet, to some possible fixes for dropped signals.
Google Maps Update
Google Maps, arguably the leader among GPS and map apps, has just added a new feature to its Map app. This app gets regular updates and the latest one is most helpful for those who ride public transport. For more on how Google Maps will now tell you whether or not you need to wear a mask on public transport, take a look at this article from The Next Web.
Google Maps, arguably the leader among GPS and map apps, has just added a new feature to its Map app. This app gets regular updates and the latest one is most helpful for those who ride public transport. For more on how Google Maps will now tell you whether or not you need to wear a mask on public transport, take a look at this article from The Next Web.
Apple Security Risk?
File this one under stuff you should already know, a newly discovered Mac malware (I said, "malware" not virus) is exploiting Apple's OS. For those of you still getting "Update Flash" notices, this one's for you. The exploit uses those soon-to-be-history Flash update notices to gain access to your computer. Flash will officially die in December of this year, but it's already dead for all intents and purposes, so when you see a notice asking you to "Update Flash" delete it, or otherwise get out from it, under no circumstances should you click on such a link. Read all about it from the Apple Insider.
File this one under stuff you should already know, a newly discovered Mac malware (I said, "malware" not virus) is exploiting Apple's OS. For those of you still getting "Update Flash" notices, this one's for you. The exploit uses those soon-to-be-history Flash update notices to gain access to your computer. Flash will officially die in December of this year, but it's already dead for all intents and purposes, so when you see a notice asking you to "Update Flash" delete it, or otherwise get out from it, under no circumstances should you click on such a link. Read all about it from the Apple Insider.
The above image is a fake Flash update notice, looks pretty convincing, right?
Jun 25, 2020 - Flash EOL, Latest Pandemic Tech (Video), WWDC 2020 (Video)
Unknown Links are bad for People
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Unknown Links are bad for People
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Flash EOL
The End-of-Life for Flash is December 31,2020 and Adobe, the creator of Flash, wants users to make sure to uninstall Flash from their computers before that date. Flash is the program that allowed all those videos and animations on the web for so long, but Flash has been replaced by HTML5 and other software that does the job of Flash faster, better and most importantly, safer. To read more about what you should be doing with the Flash on your computer, take a look at this article.
The End-of-Life for Flash is December 31,2020 and Adobe, the creator of Flash, wants users to make sure to uninstall Flash from their computers before that date. Flash is the program that allowed all those videos and animations on the web for so long, but Flash has been replaced by HTML5 and other software that does the job of Flash faster, better and most importantly, safer. To read more about what you should be doing with the Flash on your computer, take a look at this article.
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Latest Tech Products
The ever evolving nature of tech requires new innovation on a regular basis, this video highlights a few of the most recent high tech developments in relation to living thru a pandemic. This video is demonstrating products currently available. |
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WWDC 2020
Apple's Annual World Wide Developer's Conference just happened (virtually) and with it came all the new news from Apple on devices, operating systems and more. This video condenses the two hour long presentation to under 14 minutes without missing any of the most important new features. |
