Tech Tips and News for October 27, 2023

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One of the easiest things you can do to keep your tech devices safe and secure is to run updates whenever the device indicates an update is available. Updates are not only for additional features, but also to patch security holes that have been discovered. I know those update notices tend to pop up at the most inconvenient times, but it's best to make time for them within a day of the notification. Run them while you're at lunch, or before you leave at the end of the day. Make sure you're looking for the Update button at the upper right corner of the Chrome screen, too! After Chrome restarts, it will open all your tabs for you...just be patient, it will take a minute or two, but they will open back up. 

• Cybersecurity Awareness Week 3:  Software Updates
• The Importance of Software Updates (video)
• Cybersecurity 101:  Everything on How to Protect Your Privacy and Stay Safe Online
• How to Delete Your Old Online Accounts (and Why You Should)
• Does Your Computer Have a Virus? Here's How to Check
• Chromebook Accessibility Tools for ALL Learners
• Personalize Learning with Explore Boards
• FigJam for Schools Recorded Webinars
• How to Find and Edit Halloween Games in Kahoot (video)
• 4 Googley Halloween Activities

Cybersecurity Awareness Week 3:  Software Updates

Cybersecurity Awareness Week 3:  Software Updates, from National Cybersecurity Alliance

One of the easiest ways to boost your cybersecurity is to always keep software and apps updated.

The Importance of Software Updates

Cybersecurity 101:  Everything on How to Protect Your Privacy and Stay Safe Online

Cybersecurity 101:  Everything on How to Protect Your Privacy and Stay Safe Online, from ZDNET bby Charlie Osborne

If you think you're information is too boring for anyone to be interested in, guess again!

How to Delete Your Old Online Accounts (and Why You Should)

How to Delete Your Old Online Accounts (and Why You Should), from How-To Geek from Chris Hoffman

Do you have any idea how many online accounts you have hanging around that you no longer use? Me either! But it's a smart idea to find out and remove those old accounts. 

Does Your Computer Have a Virus? Here's How to Check

Does Your Computer Have a Virus? Here's How to Check, from How-To Geek by Chris Hoffman

If you suspect your computer is infected, here's how to confirm

Chromebook Accessibility Tools for ALL Learners

Chromebook Accessibility Tools for ALL Learners, Shake Up Learning Podcast by Kasey Bell

No time to read yet another article? Listen to this podcast while you're working, driving, cooking, etc. 

Personalize Learning with Explore Boards

Personalize Learning with Explore Boards, from Ditch That Textbook by Matt Miller

See what explore boards are, some examples of how to use them, and even gt access to a template. 

FigJam for Schools Recorded Webinars

FigJam for Schools Recorded Webinars, from Control Alt Achieve by Eric Curts

You may recall that Google will be ending Jamboard next year. FigJam is one of the the replacement options Google recommends. 

How to Find and Edit Halloween Games in Kahoot

4 Googley Halloween Activities

4 Googley Halloween Activities, from Control Alt Achieve by Eric Curts

You have four options here using Slides, Docs, Drawings or Sheets.