Friday, September 20, 2019

Weekly Tech Tips and News for September 20, 2019

Don't do it! Resist the urge to click on the sensational headline, you're just asking for trouble. Assuming the article isn't too painful to read with all the invasive ads, it's usually only intended to grab your attention so you'll click on the malware bait. The more outrageous the title, the more suspicious I become. It's a jungle online these days, keep yourself safe and your device free from malware. On another safety topic, when you get ready to replace your mobile device, be sure to wipe it of your personal data. Check out the articles below for safety, maintenance and time saving tips.


This is Clickbait - A Lesson on Being a Discerning News Consumer

This is Clickbait - A Lesson on Being a Discerning News Consumer, from Free Technology for Teachers  by Richard Byrne
This is a useful lesson for both students and adults. Not only is clickbait designed to misinform, it is also a way to contract malware.

The Most Common Internet Scams! Watch Out!



How to Keep Your Windows PC and Apps Up to Date

How to Keep Your Windows PC and Apps Up to Date, from How-To Geek by Walter Glenn
Making sure your Windows PC is running the latest updates is the first line of defense in keeping your PC safe and secure.

How to Organize Your Messy Windows Desktop (And Keep It That Way)

How to Organize Your Messy Windows Desktop (And Keep It That Way), from How-To Geek by Chris Hoffman
I completely understand throwing a file on the desktop so you can find it. Do that too many times without taking it back off and suddenly it's not so easy to find anymore.

How to Stop Your Phone’s Charger Cables From Breaking

How to Stop Your Phone’s Charger Cables From Breaking, from How-To Geek by Tim Brookes
Learn how to make your phone's lifeline last.

What To Do Before Selling, Giving Away, or Trading Your iPhone

What To Do Before Selling, Giving Away, or Trading Your iPhone, from How-To Geek by Adam Doud
By all means, don't just hand it over, please remove all your data first.

How to Create, View, and Edit Bookmarks in Google Chrome

How to Create, View, and Edit Bookmarks in Google Chrome, from How-To Geek by Brady Gavin
So you've bookmarked your favorite websites, now how do you find them again. What do you do with them when the URL changes?

Copy an Entire Google Drive Folder

Copy an Entire Google Drive Folder, from A Lever And A Place To Stand by Amy Roediger
Until now, it was impossible to copy an entire folder to another place in Google Drive. Thank goodness for the Copy Folder app!

Create Your Own Mobile-Friendly Random Name Picker

How handy is a random name or group picker on your phone?


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