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https://www.zdnet.com/article/now-you-can-connect-to-your-raspberry-pi-from-a-web-browser-anywhere-in-the-world-heres-how

Connect to your Raspberry Pi from a web browser, anywhere in the world - here's how. The remote desktop tool that Raspberry Pi fans have been waiting for is finally here. Here's what you need to know to access it.
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General Discussion / APCUG Free Wednesday Webinars
« Last post by rsutter on May 06, 2024, 08:23:58 AM »
Hello All,
This is a re-post of an announcement that I received today from SLO Bytes' parent organization, APCUG
Ralph Sutter
 
MAY 8, 2024
WEDNESDAY WORKSHOP
9 am PT, 10 am MT, 11 am CT, 12 pm ET
 
KeePass, an open-source password manager
 Tiny Ruisch, Cajun Clickers Computer Club
 
and
 
Artificial Intelligence (AI) - An Overview
Rob Truman, Computer Booters of Sun Lakes
 
Register here ? https://forms.gle/X2eJiypFR5sYogP26
 
After you click Submit, you will receive a pop-up acknowledgment of your registration. On May 7, after registration closes at 6 pm Pacific Time, you will receive the encrypted Zoom link.
 
World Password Day is observed on the first Thursday of May; it is a call to action for better password habits. During May, APCUG encourages all its members to update their passwords to stronger, more secure ones and to consider using a password manager. This reminds us of the importance of safeguarding our digital identities and personal information, especially in an age where much of our lives are intertwined with the online world. Take a step towards better cybersecurity practices; use a Password Manager!
 
KeePass, an open-source password manager. Tiny Ruisch, Instructor, Cajun Clickers Computer Club, will discuss and demonstrate how to simplify our everyday lives with KeePass.
KeePass is an open-source tool, meaning its source code is available for anyone to review, adding transparency to its security features. Users can store all their passwords in a single database, which is encrypted and locked with one master key. Instead of dozens of complex passwords, you only need to remember one strong key. KeePass also employs advanced encryption algorithms like AES-256, ChaCha20, and Twofish to secure your data.
 
In our second presentation, Rob Truman, Vice President and Web Director for the Computer Booters, will give us an overview of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
 
Artificial Intelligence (AI) - An Overview. What is AI, and how can I use it today? First, we will examine how Google and Microsoft incorporate Chatbot technology within their applications (Gemini and Copilot)?followed by an examination of Chatbots as a whole and where the technology is currently headed in the field of AI Search. There will also be a brief overview of other AI technologies, such as Deep Fakes, Voice Cloning, and Robotics, with a look at the good and bad of Artificial Intelligence.
 
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General Discussion / Alan Raul May 5, 2024 Meeting Notes
« Last post by Alan J. Raul on April 29, 2024, 09:37:05 AM »
Roku Voice Remote Pro (2nd Edition)
https://www.roku.com/products/accessories/roku-voice-remote-pro-2nd-edition

Ugreen Featured Deals
https://www.ugreen.com/pages/featured-deals

Ugreen Nexode 200W USB C Desktop Charger Bundle
https://www.ugreen.com/products/ugreen-nexode-200w-usb-c-desktop-charger-bundle-1?variant=40324106846270
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1784005-REG/ugreen_40913_nexode_200w_usb_c_gan.html
https://www.amazon.com/UGREEN-Nexode-200W-Desktop-Charger/dp/B09MGRNYHH/
 
Microsoft Edge Coupons
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/features/coupons?form=MA13FJ
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/learning-center/save-money-with-coupons-discount-codes?form=MA13I2
 
AdBlock - Use AdBlock to stop annoying ads, improve browser speeds, and protect yourself online.
https://getadblock.com/en/
 
AJA System Test
https://www.aja.com/products/aja-system-test

Steganos LockNote 2.0 is the modern incarnation of the popular Steganos LockNote from 2006 - with support for High-Definition displays (HDPI), new fonts, support for more languages as well as upgraded, state-of-the-art encryption and password derivation technology.
https://www.steganos.com/en/products/steganos-locknote-2
https://www.warp2search.net/story/steganos-locknote-203/
https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/steganos_locknote.html
 
Digital Storm Live Build
https://gofile.me/7hB9s/vhOHfXfsO
Digital Storm Live Build 2024 04 23.mkv  1,018,019 KB
Digital Storm Live Build 2024 04 23.mp4  584,563 KB

Advance Health Care Directive Form from the State of California
https://oag.ca.gov/system/files/media/ProbateCodeAdvanceHealthCareDirectiveForm-fillable.pdf

This form was given to SLO Bytes many years ago. It is a check list of things to do to get your affairs in order.
https://www.slobytes.org/newsletter/your-last-best-gift.docx

CaringInfo Advance Directives
https://www.caringinfo.org/planning/advance-directives/

CALIFORNIA Advance Directive
https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/California.pdf

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General Discussion / APCUG Free Wednesday Webinars 04/24/24
« Last post by rsutter on April 22, 2024, 11:15:04 AM »
Hello All,
This is a re-post of an announcement that I received today from SLO Bytes' parent organization, APCUG
Ralph Sutter

APRIL 24, 2024
WEDNESDAY WORKSHOP
9 am PT, 10 am MT, 11 am CT, 12 pm ET
 
Computer Safety Tips
How to Place a Credit Freeze on Your Account
Jeff Wilkinson, President
Sun City Summerlin Computer Club
And
Microsoft Backup Solutions
Bill James, Vice President
Computer Club of Oklahoma City
 
 
Register here ? https://forms.gle/6PKFLXduJSKDvRb87
 
After you click Submit, you will receive a pop-up acknowledgment of your registration. On April 23, after registration closes at 6 pm Pacific Time, you will receive the encrypted Zoom link.
 
Computer Safety Tips, How to Place a Credit Freeze on Your Account. Jeff Wilkinson, President, Sun City Summerlin Computer Club. A credit freeze is one of the most critical steps to protect yourself from identity thieves by opening credit accounts in your name. A freeze prohibits consumer credit reporting agencies from disclosing the contents of a credit report to any person requesting the data. Without that credit file, lenders generally will not extend credit to you ? or anyone claiming to be you.
 
Microsoft Backup Solutions. Bill James, VP, Computer Club of Oklahoma City. Windows backup solutions are built-in tools provided by Microsoft and are available on Windows 10 and 11. In this presentation, Bill will discuss and demonstrate the advantages of the built-in and how each one is suited to different needs, ranging from basic file backups to comprehensive system imaging and cloud-based backups. For those inclined towards modern solutions, cloud-based backups offer seamless integration with the cloud, providing off-site storage and the advantage of accessibility from any location with Internet connectivity. By comparing these approaches, Bill aims to empower users to make informed decisions on how to best protect their digital lives against data loss, system failures, or cyber threats.
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Hello All,
I am planning a kayaking trip down the Willamette River in Oregon and used Google Earth Pro to annotate the route.
I now want to share this information with a prospective paddling partner.
I do this by locating the myplaces.kml file where my waypoints are saved.
On a Windows computer, hold down the Windows key and then press r
This will open the Terminal.  When it opens, paste in the line of text below
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Google\GoogleEarth

That will open Windows Explorer to the folder containing myplaces.kml
I will copy that file and e-mail it to my prospective paddling partner.
I will then instruct him to open Google Earth Pro (not Google Maps)
In GEP, go to Files/Import and navigate to where myplaces.kml was saved
If that file isn't visible, make sure that All Files extension (*.*) is chosen.
Importing myplaces.kml will place it in the Temporary Places/default_my_places folder

When default_my_places folder is open it will display all of my notes/waypoints

If you prefer to see an illustrated explanation of this process, see https://www.fullbean.com/tutorials/findmyplaceskml.docx

Ralph Sutter
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Hello All,
I created a tutorial showing how to change the icon that a program displays in the Windows Taskbar or on the Desktop.
View it at https://youtu.be/SxAK-3aTYaU
I created the tutorial using two programs; Snagit for video screen capture and Davinci Resolve for editing that content, especially zooming on the screen capture for greater visibility

Ralph Sutter
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General Discussion / APCUG Free Wednesday Webinars - Backup
« Last post by rsutter on April 15, 2024, 08:47:00 AM »
Hello All,
This is a re-=port of an announcement received today from SLO Bytes' parent group, APCUG
Ralph Sutter


April 17, 2024 LINUX  WORKSHOP
9 am PT, 10 am MT, 11 am CT, 12 pm ET

Backing Up, Part 2, Not Just for Linux Users
Francis Chao, Rescuezilla and Clonezilla
Drew King, Rclone and the Rclone browser
 
Register here ? https://forms.gle/FPSkNt1ZS8BuEAam9
 
After you click Submit, you will receive a pop-up acknowledgment of your registration and the workshop encrypted Zoom link email on Tuesday, April 16, after registration closes at 6 pm Pacific Time.
 
You can't talk about backing up enough. There was too much to cover during the March workshops. So, the April Learning Linux workshop will be "Backing Up?Part 2." But this workshop isn't just for Linux users. The Linux Team invites all Linux, Windows, and Mac users to our April Workshop. We will be featuring cross-platform, open-source programs that EVERYONE can use.
 
Francis Chao will give a presentation on backing up the system image using Rescuezilla and Clonezilla. His presentation will also include creating the rescue media to back up and restore your image.
 
Drew King will present on file backups using Rclone and the Rclone Browser. His presentation will also include backing up to the cloud.
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General Discussion / My Notes for the SLO Bytes Photo Group Meeting of 04/14/2024
« Last post by rsutter on April 14, 2024, 05:11:00 PM »
Hello All,
Here are my Notes for the SLO Bytes Photo Group Meeting of 04/14/2024
TOPIC: Flowers

Ralph Sutter opened the meeting sharing images of wild and garden flowers seen around Arroyo Grande.  Most were shot with a Sony A7iv camera and a 2.8 50mm Sony primary lens.  Often, Ralph edited these images using Luminar Neo, particularly the Super Sharp extension.

Alan Raul shot a variety of images of flowers around Shell Beach and Pismo Beach using his iPhone, Leica and Sony cameras. He shot a variety of images using focus bracketing which is built into the Sony A7R V camera which automatically brackets the images. He then used focus stacking in post processing using Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop.

Kaye Raul showed poppies, roses, freeway daisies and hydrangeas, promising to explore focus stacking in the near future.

John Waller played with depth of field and blankets of color, pointing his camera to yellow wildflowers, irises and historical images of Waller Seed?s Open House.

Stanford Brown told a visual tale of bees in flowers, apple blossoms, margarita daisies, thistle, roses, rosebuds and succulents.

The topic for May will be Learn Something New and Share It with the Group

In deference to Mothers' Day on May 12th, the meeting will take place on May 19th via Zoom beginning at 2:00 pm.
The meeting schedule for the remainder of 2024 is as follows
  June 9   September 8   December 8      
  July 14   October 13          
August 11   November 10         
See the Links page; https://www.slobytes.org/digital/links.html for tutorials and other resources

Ralph Sutter
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General Discussion / APCUG Free Wednesday Webinar
« Last post by rsutter on April 08, 2024, 09:09:38 AM »
Hello All,
This is a re-post of an announcement received today from SLO Bytes' parent organization, APCUG.
Ralph Sutter

APRIL 10, 2024
WEDNESDAY WORKSHOP
9 am PT, 10 am MT, 11 am CT, 12 pm ET
 
Is Your Car Spying on You?
Why Your Car Collects and Shares Data
Dale Harrington, Program Chair
Mile High Computer Resource Organization (MiCRO)
 And
Use Zoom's Take Control, Microsoft's Quick Assist or Remote Assistance
to Help Someone with Their Windows Computer
Francis Chao, Hosted Website Committee
 
Register here ? https://forms.gle/o2tMa3gerRyii5Wr7
After you click Submit, you will receive a pop-up acknowledgment of your registration. On April 9, after registration closes at 6 pm Pacific Time, you will receive the encrypted Zoom link. See you on Wednesday.
 
Is Your Car Spying on You? Why Your Car Collects and Shares Data. A car (and its app, if you installed one on your phone) can collect all sorts of data in the background without you realizing it. This, in turn, may be shared for various purposes, including advertising and risk assessment for insurance companies. The data collection list is long and depends on the car's make, model, and trim. But if you look through any car maker's privacy policy, you'll see some trends. Dale will talk about what types of data may be shared with, among others, dealers, repair companies, emergency services, advertising, and insurance companies.

Use Zoom's "Take Control," Microsoft's "Quick Assist," or "Remote Assistance" to Help Someone with Their Windows Computer.
Francis' presentation will consist of live demonstrations to show you how to use your "Zoom Meetings Client" or Microsoft's "Quick Assist" or "Remote Assistance" to help a Windows.. computer user without being physically present at their home or business. Francis will use two virtual machines, each connected to a different Internet service provider, to show you how these two remote control capabilities look from the standpoint of the helper's computer AND the helped person's computer. Francis will give demonstrations on:
Zoom's "Take Control" feature
Windows bundled "Quick Assist"
Windows "Remote Assistance"
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