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I just updated my PC desktop Zoom file to version 6.1.0. This version just came out in the last couple of days. When I ran the self test, everything looked fine. My virtual background was the same as the last time I used it. However, when I went to change my background, all my previous virtual backgrounds including the one I was using was no longer available. I only had 2 choices--None or Blur. I can add all the virtual backgrounds back in again because I have them saved. However you should be aware this may happen to you when you upgrade as well.

Before I upgraded, I attempted to change my profile image. When I tried to get into my profile it asked for my password. After entering the password it told me I had the wrong password. That might be a possibility if I was entering the password manually. But I have a password manager that does that for me.

Because of the wide variety of systems out there, this may or may not happen to you when you update. But at least you'll be prepared.

A short little video discussing Phishing and Social Engineering. Very informative on these cybersecurity issues.

Phishing and Social Engineering Phishing and social engineering are persistent threats in the digital age, continually evolving in sophistication. However, by understanding these tactics an...

This is meant to help those just starting to learn all about computers.

OUR BOOM GADGET OF THE DAY: On this day in 1965 Sony introduces the 1st home video tape recorder. It sold for a mere $995.

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Apparently the latest version of Zoom has been given some AI capabilities. They sound as if they could be most useful--especially if you show up a little late for the meeting. Bob, the narrator, speaks a little slowly for my taste, so I boost the speed up to 1.25 on his YouTube video and that works well for me.

ZOOM - AI Companion Using the "Ask Meeting Question" function in ZOOMAI is making ZOOM smarter, easier and more productive.Give it a try the next time you're in a ZOOM meeting.

Be careful if you should get your Google or Samsung smartphone repaired and non authorized parts are used in the repair.

Google won't return phones sent in for repair if they have unauthorized parts If you send a phone to Google for repair and the company finds unauthorized parts, it will keep the phone.

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: How to Protect Your Digital Privacy. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. In this NOVA virtual field trip, hacker Matt Mitchell, founder of CryptoHarlem, and cybersecurity expert Danacea Vo, founder of Cyberlixir, will explore how to navigate the digital world while protecting your privacy and introduce you to the "hacker mindset." Learn tips for managing privacy across y...

iPhone 7 Settlement Could Mean $349 in Your Pocket: How to Get Paid A $35 million class-action settlement over audio issues with the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus could result in payments between $50 and $349. But you have to submit a claim before June 3.

The Internet is a great place to get information. The Internet is also a great place to get misinformation and disinformation. The News Literacy Project is an organization dedicated for providing Internet users with the knowledge and tools to fact-check sources of information they might find on the Internet--especially social media. They have a YouTube playlist of one hour webinars they have run over the course of time. They deal with a wide variety of topics from deep fakes to accidental misinformation being posted and how to recognize it. While political activity is mentioned it finds examples of good and bad from all political parties and not just one they don't like. Many of the webinars can be used as educational aids in classroom situations.

News Literacy Project - YouTube Our mission: The News Literacy Project, a nonpartisan education nonprofit, is building a national movement to advance the practice of news literacy throughou...

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MAY 22, 2024
WEDNESDAY WORKSHOP
9 am PT, 10 am MT, 11 am CT, 12 pm ET

Using the Census for Genealogy--More than you think
Sue Mueller, Genealogy Group Leader
Computer Users of Erie
and
The Dark Web
Al Williams, President
Willow Valley Computer Club

Register here – https://forms.gle/8ZkMiHLmg6jfBLKs7

After you click Submit, you will receive a pop-up acknowledgment of your registration. On May 21, after registration closes at 6 pm Pacific Time, you will receive the encrypted Zoom link.

Census Records—More than you think. Explore federal and state census records, where and what you will find on the census, family, and neighbor clues, linking census clues to other sources, other census schedules, and census substitutes.

The Dark Web. What is it? Is it dangerous? Why would I want to use it? This presentation is for the curious.

We look forward to seeing you this Wednesday. The next WW is on June 12, a Linux WW on June 19, and a WW on June 26. Do you have a presentation you have given to your group? Please volunteer to give it at one of the WWs. Thanks, Judy & John ([email protected] -- [email protected])

5/22/24 Using the Census for Genealogy & The Dark Web Registration closes at 6:00 pm (PT) on 5/21/24 **9 am PT, 10 am MT, 11 am CT, 12 pm ET ** APCUG values your privacy. We only collect and store the personal data needed to give you the best service and will not share that information. Please read the questions carefully before answering them. Thanks, Judy

For those that are trying to follow all the latest advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI), there have been a whole bunch (technical term 😉) of announcements about new features. If you would like to see a summary of these new features there is a YouTube video at: https://tinyurl.com/AINews20240517 . The narrator speaks rather quickly so you may want to consider slowing the speed to .75 using the YouTube gear icon.

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