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General Discussion / 29 Years of Digital Cameras
« on: March 26, 2024, 10:44:06 AM »
I have created a chronological history of my digital camera purchases over the last 29 years. It's amazing how far we have come in digital camera technology.

This presentation was created in Apple's Keynote program and exported to other formats.

For Apple folks (Mac, iOS and iPadOS)
Download 29 Years of Digital Cameras.key or 29 Years of Digital Cameras.pdf

For Linux and Windows folks
Download 29 Years of Digital Cameras.pps (Automatic presentation), 29 Years of Digital Cameras.pptx or 29 Years of Digital Cameras.pdf

https://tinyurl.com/ysna6f5x

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/gr7u4hz7osbl4otzyxlm0/h?rlkey=d1bybhf0sgy8cy60bu9kurvs5&dl=0




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General Discussion / Alan Raul March 3, 2024 Meeting Notes
« on: February 26, 2024, 10:12:06 AM »
County of San Luis Obispo Water
https://wr.slocountywater.org/

CNRFC - Hydrology - Observed Precipitation - Past 24 Hours - Central California Coast
https://www.cnrfc.noaa.gov/precipMaps.php?group=cc&img=3
 
PG&E Outage Map
https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outage-tools/outage-map/

UNROEVS Mini Rechargeable Flashlight - 2 Pack, LED Small Flashlight, USB C Rechargeable, 5 Mode, Powerful Pocket Flashlight with Tail Magnet, Clip for Camping, Hiking, etc.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPW4LW9D/?th=1
 
Morfec Power Bank Fast Charging 50000mAh - 22.5W Portable Charger
https://www.amazon.com/Morfec-Power-Bank-Charging-50000mAh/dp/B0CHJVFJ4G

IAPOS Portable Charger 40000mAh Power Bank
https://www.amazon.com/IAPOS-Portable-Charger-40000mah-Charging/dp/B0CDH4Z3JR/

The Best Portable Chargers of 2024
https://www.howtogeek.com/770220/best-portable-charger/

Dropbox fundamentals course
https://learn.dropbox.com/self-guided-learning/dropbox-fundamentals-course

Save your WordPad before it?s too late
https://office-watch.com/2024/save-wordpad-before-its-too-late/

Microsoft Publisher is ending ? what you need to know
https://office-watch.com/2024/microsoft-publisher-is-ending-what-you-need-to-know/
 
A vital setting that Microsoft 365 admins should check now
https://office-watch.com/2024/a-vital-setting-that-microsoft-365-admins-should-check-now/

How to check if your emails are sent with DKIM
https://office-watch.com/2024/how-to-check-if-your-emails-are-sent-with-dkim/
 
How to use Microsoft?s free PC Manager for a digital spring cleaning
https://www.pcworld.com/article/2229944/how-to-use-microsofts-pc-manager-for-your-pcs-spring-cleaning.html

Microsoft PC Manager - is an officially launched desktop security tool aimed at global users. It integrates Windows antivirus engine, comprehensively building a computer protection system. Microsoft PC Manager adheres to the four product concepts of simplicity, fluency, close to native, efficient and secure, and pure without disturbance. Based on user pain points, it provides a one-stop computer problem-solving solution, addressing issues such as malicious system tampering, insufficient computer space, system lag, and excessive pop-up ads, creating a native Windows system experience for users.
https://pcmanager.microsoft.com/en-us
https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9PM860492SZD?hl=en-us&gl=US

MSI Prestige 16 review: Light on your back and wallet
https://www.pcworld.com/article/2226045/msi-prestige-16-review.html

Alan's Hardware Information
https://slobytes.org/smf/index.php?topic=907.0






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General Discussion / Hardware Information
« on: February 26, 2024, 10:01:46 AM »
This following is my current hardware in use. You can click an item of particular interest or download all of the files as a single ZIP file (recommended).

http://tinyurl.com/5n7ywhx5

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/c04bq4vbprfh1yvo4vdfm/h?rlkey=xxcr2i3oh2j3xggxhxb5yjw6q&dl=0

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General Discussion / Alan Raul February 4, 2024 Meeting Notes
« on: January 31, 2024, 08:46:24 PM »
San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority - Recycling Guide
https://www.iwma.com/recycling-guide
 
APCUG YouTube Videos
https://www.youtube.com/@APCUGVideos/videos

Incase - Founded in 1997, Incase is a brand driven by design. We design solutions centered on protection and mobility to meet the evolving demands of today's creatives. Informed by the principles of good design, the ecosystem of bags and accessories we curate transcend both age and demographics.
https://www.incase.com/

Incase to relaunch Microsoft® PC accessory portfolio in 2024
https://www.incase.com/pages/incase-designed-by-microsoft

Should You Cancel Amazon Prime? Here Are 12 Good Reasons
https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/shopping/online-shopping/602571/reasons-to-cancel-amazon-prime

Join Costco
https://www.costco.com/join-costco.html
 
ASUS NUC Products
https://www.asus.com/us/displays-desktops/nucs/nuc-mini-pcs/

PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD Mounting Screws Kit for Asus, Gigabyte, ASRock and MSI Motherboards, 30pcs
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08ZD81HDR/
 
3 Ways to Take a Scrolling Screenshot on iPhone
https://www.lifewire.com/take-scrolling-screenshot-on-iphone-5272524
 
Use Stolen Device Protection on iPhone
https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/use-stolen-device-protection-iph17105538b/ios
 
How To Use iPhone Stolen Device Protection
https://youtu.be/oUObBIak05Q
 
How to Fix the FATAL FLAW in iPhone's New Security Feature
https://youtu.be/9GtcDZQXgcg
 

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General Discussion / Alan Raul – January 7, 2024 Meeting Notes
« on: January 02, 2024, 10:17:32 AM »
MarineTraffic: Global Ship Tracking Intelligence | AIS Marine Traffic - Search the MarineTraffic ships database of more than 550000 active and decommissioned vessels. Search for popular ships globally. Find locations of ports and ships using the near Real Time ships map. View vessel details and ship photos.
https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:-121.2/centery:35.4/zoom:8
 
YouTube and YouTube Music ad-free, offline, and in the background
https://www.youtube.com/premium
 
Spoiler TV
https://www.spoilertv.com/
 
MSI 16 Prestige 16 AI Evo Laptop (Stellar Gray)
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1792754-REG/msi_prestige_16_ai_evo_b1mg_005us_16_prestige_16_ai.html
 
MSI 16 Prestige 16 AI Evo Laptop Specs
https://storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/bnp/Prestige%2016%20AI%20Evo%20B1MG-005US.pdf
 
MSI 16 Prestige 16 AI Evo Laptop YouTube Videos
https://youtu.be/u5JqzNgUBBY
https://youtu.be/4F9Gb4CTzkk
https://youtu.be/PINjM6klrbs
 
Cal Digit TS3 Plus
https://www.caldigit.com/ts3-plus/
 
Cal Digit Thunderbolt Station 4
https://www.caldigit.com/thunderbolt-station-4/
 
How to Turn Your Windows PC Into a Wi-Fi Hotspot
https://www.howtogeek.com/214080/how-to-turn-your-windows-pc-into-a-wi-fi-hotspot/

Learn How To Properly Record Your Screen on a Mac in One Minute
https://youtu.be/8qBX2_ASer0
 
How to record the screen on your Mac
https://support.apple.com/en-us/102618




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General Discussion / Alan Raul – December 3, 2023 Meeting Notes
« on: December 01, 2023, 10:31:42 AM »
Google Drive users angry over losing months of stored data
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-drive-users-angry-over-losing-months-of-stored-data/

Ask Leo - I will help you use technology more effectively, giving you the confidence to do more, be more, and explore more of the world that today’s technology makes available to us all. - Leo Notenboom
https://askleo.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@askleonotenboom
 
Glary Utilities - The No. 1 Free, Powerful and All-in-one utility for cleaning your PC. Boosts PC speed and fixes frustrating errors, crashes and freezes. Features one-click functionality and easy, automated options. Over 20 tools to maximize your computer’s performance.
https://www.glarysoft.com/
 
Glary Utilities Portable - is an innovative and reliable application that offers numerous powerful and easy-to-use system tools and utilities to help fix, speed up, maintain and protect your PC.
https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/glary_utilities_portable.html
 
What is Copilot (formerly Bing Chat)? Here's everything you need to know
https://www.zdnet.com/article/what-is-copilot-formerly-bing-chat-heres-everything-you-need-to-know/
 
How to Disable Copilot on Windows 11
https://www.groovypost.com/howto/disable-copilot-windows-11/

THE BEST INVENTIONS OF 2023
https://time.com/collection/best-inventions-2023/

Sony Alpha 7R V
https://time.com/collection/best-inventions-2023/6324008/sony-alpha-7r-v/
 
Microsoft finally makes Windows 11 23H2 available via the Media Creation Tool
https://betanews.com/2023/11/18/microsoft-finally-makes-windows-11-23h2-available-via-the-media-creation-tool/
 
Download Windows 11 (Current release: Windows 11 2023 Update l Version 23H2)
https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows11

New PC Manager App in Windows 11 23H2
https://youtu.be/gAx9u7vr32s
https://itstechbased.com/new-pc-manager-app-in-windows-11-23h2/

Microsoft PC Manager - Safeguard your PC in a quiet and reliable way
https://pcmanager.microsoft.com/en-us

How to group apps together in MacOS Launchpad (and why you should)
https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-group-apps-together-in-macos-launchpad-and-why-you-should/
 
VeraCrypt is free open-source disk encryption software for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux.
https://www.veracrypt.fr/en/Home.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VeraCrypt

HOW TO DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL WINDOWS 11 23H2
https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows/episodes/68

Learn the Mac: Mac Quick Start Guide for New Users
https://youtu.be/eLBjS5ndNN4



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General Discussion / Alan Raul – November 5, 2023 Meeting Notes
« on: November 01, 2023, 07:24:10 PM »
How to Find Cayucos Shipwreck Along the California Coast
https://youtu.be/TCVopFXNyi8

Drone video of the coastline near the Point Estero shipwreck
https://youtu.be/Fht9OJRccRM?si=zt5k7tCatWH_TKOi&t=285

Roku OS 12.5 Adds Better Organization & Google Photos Support
https://www.howtogeek.com/roku-os-12-5/
 
Stream your photos on your Roku device
https://photostreams.roku.com/index
 
Orion turns iPad into your portable HDMI Monitor
https://orion.tube/
https://www.polygon.com/23882885/ipad-orion-gaming-monitor-app-usb-c-hdmi
https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/20/23882461/orion-video-system-app-ipad-os-uvc-hdmi-monitor

Guermok Audio/Video Capture Card
https://www.amazon.com/Capture-1080P60-Streaming-Recorder-Compatible/dp/B08Z3XDYQ7/

Where to look for software updates?
Major Geeks https://www.majorgeeks.com/
Warp2Search https://www.warp2search.net/ (good for Linux updates)

Windows 11 KB5031455 preview update enables Moment 4 features by default
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-kb5031455-preview-update-enables-moment-4-features-by-default/
 
Shortcut Wizard - Stickers for Chromebooks, MacOS Shortcuts, Macbook Decals, Windows 10 Stickers, Word Shortcuts & More
https://www.shortcutwizard.com/
 
Mac OS Shortcut Decal Sticker Cheat Sheet
https://www.amazon.com/Shortcut-Decal-Sticker-Cheat-Sheet/dp/B08QRRHL2L

Here’s How Powerful IBM Really Is
https://youtu.be/Miy9PJlMNN8

How IBM Secretly Took Control Of Every Server In The World
https://pastebin.com/n9nZu5dx


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General Discussion / Alan Raul - October 1, 2023 Meeting Notes
« on: September 28, 2023, 10:44:49 AM »
HDMI-CEC
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consumer_Electronics_Control
 
San Luis Obispo County Open Studios Art Tour - a program of SLO County Arts Council, takes place over two weekends in October each year. Free to the public, fine artists and crafters open their studios to showcase their art and share their processes. Visitors create their own self-guided tours using the catalog.
https://slocountyarts.org/osat/
https://issuu.com/ntmg/docs/osat2023

Klein Tools ET310 AC Circuit Breaker Finder, Electric Tester with Integrated GFCI Outlet Tester
https://www.amazon.com/Klein-Tools-ET310-Circuit-Integrated/dp/B07QNMCVWP/

Samsung SSD Magician Software
https://semiconductor.samsung.com/consumer-storage/magician/
https://semiconductor.samsung.com/consumer-storage/support/tools/

Windows 11 Major "Moment 4" Update - Best New Features
 https://youtu.be/Q3qSrrzR5q8
 
https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2023/09/26/the-most-personal-windows-11-experience-begins-rolling-out-today/
 
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/september-26-2023-windows-configuration-update-542780c2-594c-46cb-979d-11116fe164ba
 
https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2023/09/21/announcing-microsoft-copilot-your-everyday-ai-companion/
 
VeraCrypt is free open-source disk encryption software for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux.
https://www.veracrypt.fr/en/Home.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VeraCrypt

Copilot, Passkeys, and AI: 12 Big Updates Rolling Out to Windows 11 Now
https://www.pcmag.com/news/copilot-passkeys-ai-big-windows-11-updates-rolling-out-now

Windows 11 22H2 Moment 4 Update Megathread!
https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows11/comments/16stmg5/windows_11_22h2_moment_4_update_megathread/?rdt=57000

805 Webcams - Live HD Webcams showcasing the scenic Central Coast of California
https://805webcams.com/

Pismo Beach Shore Cliff Webcam
https://805webcams.com/pismo-beach-live-webcam-shore-cliff/
 
Raspberry Pi 5 Review: A New Standard for Makers
https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/raspberry-pi-5

Crucial T700 2TB PCIe Gen5 M.2 NVMe SSD Review
https://www.servethehome.com/crucial-t700-2tb-pcie-gen5-m-2-nvme-ssd-review/


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General Discussion / Alan Raul - September 3, 2023 Meeting Notes
« on: August 31, 2023, 09:42:42 AM »
California’s first mobile driver’s license
https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/ca-dmv-wallet/
 
4K Video Downloader+
https://www.4kdownload.com/products/videodownloader-41
https://www.4kdownload.com/buy/videodownloaderplus

History of Google
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Google
 
What is USB-C? All you need to know!
https://youtu.be/UV57GTb6p8M
 
Clark Center for the Performing Arts - Visual Arts Exhibit
https://clarkcenter.org/about/visual-arts-exhibit/

Amazon Registered Devices
https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/settings/your-devices
 
Dell Trade In
https://tradein.dell.com/
 
Google makes it easier to remove personal info
https://ktla.com/morning-news/how-to-use-google-results-about-you-privacy-remove-personal-data/
 
MSI Accidentally Publishes Specs of new Raptor Lake-S Refresh CPUs
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/msi-accidentally-confirms-raptor-lake-refresh-specs
 
Microsoft reveals a secret keyboard shortcut that makes Task Manager easier to manage
https://betanews.com/2023/08/17/microsoft-reveals-a-secret-keyboard-shortcut-that-makes-task-manager-easier-to-manage/

How to move Taskbar to top or side on Windows 11
https://pureinfotech.com/move-taskbar-top-side-windows-11/
 
How to access the hidden Emergency Restart option in Microsoft Windows
https://betanews.com/2023/06/15/how-to-access-the-hidden-emergency-restart-option-in-microsoft-windows/
 
The iPhone 15's USB-C upgrade is more game-changing than you think. Here's why
https://www.zdnet.com/article/the-iphone-15s-usb-c-upgrade-is-more-game-changing-than-you-think-heres-why/

What is Dolby Atmos? Why Dolby Atmos?
https://www.dolby.com/technologies/dolby-atmos/
 
The best Dolby Atmos soundbars 2023: home theater upgrades for all budgets
https://www.techradar.com/best/best-dolby-atmos-speaker-guide

HDMI ARC and eARC: Audio Return Channel for beginners
https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/hdmi-audio-return-channel-and-earc-for-beginners/

Cheaper 98 inch, Better 115 inch TVs! 5000 Nits? BRING IT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXVDlDDcNNs




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General Discussion / Alan Raul - August 6, 2023 Meeting Notes
« on: August 05, 2023, 01:11:35 PM »
Cayucos Shipwreck – The Point Estero was a commercial fishing vessel that originated from Morro Bay Harbor. On July 28th, 2017, on its way back to Morro Bay, it unfortunately ran aground at the eastern part of Estero Bluff State Park, supposedly due to operator error.
http://www.weirdca.com/location.php?location=1132
 
MOKOSE USB Webcam with C-Mount 10-50mm Telephoto Zoom
https://www.amazon.com/MOKOSE-C-Mount-10-50mm-Telephoto-Compatible/dp/B08PSQ2VFX?th=1

How credit-card size computers are made (Factory Tour)
https://youtu.be/k2C4lbbIH0c

5 Things Apple Killed (And everyone Else Followed)
https://www.howtogeek.com/896545/5-things-apple-killed-and-everyone-else-followed/
 
NASA+ is the space agency's very own streaming platform
https://www.engadget.com/nasa-is-the-space-agencys-very-own-streaming-platform-063042960.html
 
Samsung reports 95% drop in profit, but expects global demand to recover in second half of the year
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/27/samsung-earnings-report-q2-2023.html
https://www.reuters.com/technology/samsung-electronics-q4-profit-falls-69-device-demand-drops-2023-01-31/
 
Samsung hopes you’ll flip over latest foldable phones
https://ktla.com/morning-news/samsung-hopes-youll-flip-over-their-latest-foldable-phones/

A visit to Samsung’s HQ in Seoul, South Korea
https://ktla.com/morning-news/samsungs-hq-in-korea-is-so-big-they-call-it-digital-city/
 
Samsung Updates the Flip, Fold, and More
https://youtu.be/XCkS5ZoZb7A

Intel Exiting the PC Business as it Stops Investment in the Intel NUC
https://www.servethehome.com/intel-exiting-the-pc-business-as-it-stops-investment-in-the-intel-nuc/
 
Intel will stop making its own NUC mini PCs - ASUS will manufacture and develop new Intel NUC mini PCs
https://www.engadget.com/intel-will-stop-making-its-own-nuc-mini-pcs-154527920.html

$219.99 + Tax - Seagate Expansion 16TB External Hard Drive HDD - USB 3.0, with Rescue Data Recovery Services (STKP16000402)
https://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Expansion-16TB-External-Drive/dp/B091J9WYYG/?th=1



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General Discussion / Alan Raul - June 4, 2023 Meeting Notes
« on: May 31, 2023, 10:45:15 AM »
Top 7 features to check out on Windows 11 May 2023 update (Moment 3)
https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/top-7-features-to-check-out-on-windows-11-may-2023-update-moment-3
 
10 Windows Text-Entry Tricks You Should Be Using
https://www.howtogeek.com/888993/windows-text-entry-tricks-you-should-be-using/
 
10 Common Backup Mistakes Most People Make
https://www.howtogeek.com/894595/common-backup-mistakes-most-people-make/
 
Crystal Disk Info - is an HDD/SSD utility which supports S.M.A.R.T. It supports a part of external USB disks, monitoring health status and temperature, graph of S.M.A.R.T. information, control AAM/APM settings and more.
https://crystalmark.info/en/software/crystaldiskinfo/
https://portableapps.com/apps/utilities/crystaldiskinfo_portable

55 Most Useful FREE SOFTWARE Everyone Should Know!
https://youtu.be/ocqvRdcM_pk

How to use Bitwarden Send (and when you should)
https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-use-bitwarden-send-and-when-you-should/
 
Is Your Windows Product Key Reusable?
https://www.majorgeeks.com/content/page/windows_key_reusable.html
 
How to enable Previous Versions to recover files on Windows 11
https://pureinfotech.com/enable-previous-versions-windows-11/
 
SAMSUNG EVO Select Micro SD-Memory-Card + Adapter, 128GB microSDXC
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09B1JFY24?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&th=1
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1762948-REG/samsung_mb_me128ka_am_128gb_evo_select_microsdxc.html

ROKU SETTINGS YOU NEED TO TURN OFF NOW!!! 2023 UPDATE
https://youtu.be/nT5P8BAxH8c
 
SECRET ROKU TV MENUS
https://youtu.be/raSb9ip2JAs
 
Modem, Router, and Access Point: What's the Difference?
https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/modem-router-and-access-point-what-is-the-difference
 
Information about the My Photo Stream shutdown
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210705
 
Keyboard Shortcuts YOU Should Know in macOS
https://youtu.be/6NcMEH3dwEo
 
Synology Review: How a NAS can enhance your Apple device experience
https://9to5mac.com/2023/03/30/synology-review-nas-for-apple-users/
 

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General Discussion / Alan Raul - May 7, 2023 Meeting Notes
« on: May 01, 2023, 08:40:12 PM »
Rufus is a utility that helps format and create bootable USB flash drives, memory sticks, etc.
With Rufus you can create a Windows installation USB flash drive with the following options:
* Remove requirement for 4GB+ RAM, Secure Boot and TPM 2.0
* Remove requirement for an online Microsoft account
* Disable data collection (Skip privacy questions)
* And more…
http://rufus.ie/en/
 
Microsoft starts official roll out of Phone Link for iOS with iMessage support - Once you have access, you'll be able to use iMessage and view your iPhone notifications on your Windows 11 PC.
https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2023/04/26/phone-link-for-ios-is-now-rolling-out-to-all-windows-11-customers/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows11/comments/12zluv3/phone_link_for_ios_is_now_rolling_out_to_all/
https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-starts-official-roll-out-of-phone-link-for-ios-with-imessage-support/
 
Turn off Windows Welcome Experience for all users in Windows 11/10
https://www.thewindowsclub.com/turn-off-windows-welcome-experience-page
https://i.redd.it/e51c0xagyjta1.png
 
Kingston DataTraveler Max 256GB USB-C Flash Drive with USB 3.2 Gen 2 Performance - Write Speed 900 Megabyte Per Second and Read Speed 1000 Megabytes Per Second
https://www.kingston.com/en/usb-flash-drives/datatraveler-max?capacity=256gb&connector=usb-c
https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-DataTraveler-256GB-USB-C-Performance/dp/B09DVPH8NQ?th=1
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1655141-REG/kingston_dtmax_256gb_dtmx_datatravler_max.html
 
The NEW High Yield Savings Apple Card | Does Apple Now Have the Best Credit Card?
https://youtu.be/5lhWjY3oh4w
 
Learn it! - Flexible learning solutions designed to empower organizations to thrive today and prepare for tomorrow.
https://www.learnit.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@LearnitTraining
 
Photoshop Full Course Tutorial (6+ Hours)
https://youtu.be/ZbvLJ5XtPpA
 
NirLauncher 1.30.1 - is a suite of all the portable tools from NirSoft. Currently, it has over 200 tools wrapped into this one package.
https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/nirlauncher.html

WSCC - Windows System Control Center 7.0.6.0 is a freeware app that will install, update, execute and organize utilities from suites such as Microsoft Sysinternals and NirLauncher.
https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/wscc_windows_system_control_center.html
 
PCMag Desktop PC Reviews
https://www.pcmag.com/categories/desktop-pcs
 
The Well-Rounded PC Buying Guide
https://www.makeuseof.com/well-rounded-pc-buying-guide/

100+ Essential PC Building Terms Defined
https://www.makeuseof.com/pc-building-glossary/
 
Understanding PCIe 5.0 SSD and its Advantages - Overview of PCIe 5.0 SSD: features, advantages, and data recovery considerations. Explains difference from other SSDs, faster transfer rates, storage capacity, lifespan, and maintenance.
https://drivesaversdatarecovery.com/pcie-5-0-ssd-101/
 
Gen5 SSDs — Welcome to the Future of Data Storage
https://www.crucial.com/articles/about-ssd/pcie-gen5-ssd
 
First PCIe 5.0 M.2 SSDs Are Now Available, Predictably Expensive
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/first-pcie-gen5-ssds-are-now-available
 
Best Data Backup Solutions and Practices - back up, back up, BACK UP!
https://drivesaversdatarecovery.com/best-backup-solutions/

Move, resize, and organize windows with Stage Manager on iPad
https://support.apple.com/guide/ipad/move-resize-and-organize-windows-ipad1240f36f/ipados
 
Organize windows on your iPad and external display with Stage Manager
https://support.apple.com/guide/ipad/connect-to-a-display-with-a-cable-ipadf1276cde/16.0/ipados/16.0#iPad3b881f32
 
Use an iPad as a second display for a Mac with Sidecar, you can use your iPad as a display that extends or mirrors your Mac desktop.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210380
https://setapp.com/how-to/how-to-use-apple-sidecar 

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General Discussion / Alan Raul - April 2, 2023 Meeting Notes
« on: March 30, 2023, 11:52:52 AM »
CCleaner Portable - is the portable version of CCleaner, an easy-to-use, safe, well-known drive cleaner with other additional features including a conservative registry cleaner, startup manager, and more.
https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/ccleaner_portable.html
 
Autoruns Portable 14.09 - will show you which programs are set to run during login or system bootup.
https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/autoruns_portable.html
 
HWiNFO Portable 7.42 - provides you with comprehensive system information details, including hardware analysis, monitoring, and Windows and DOS reporting.
https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/hwinfo32_portable.html
 
Bitwarden flaw can let hackers steal passwords using iframes
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bitwarden-flaw-can-let-hackers-steal-passwords-using-iframes/
https://www.tomsguide.com/news/hackers-are-using-fake-google-ads-to-steal-bitwarden-password-vaults-how-to-stay-safe
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bitwarden-password-vaults-targeted-in-google-ads-phishing-attack/

BitWarden - Users Update Your Encryption Security
https://youtu.be/GacFIufZySo
 
How to Get Rid of the Illustrations Inside of Windows Search
https://www.makeuseof.com/windows-search-remove-pictures/
https://youtu.be/inO8UJxsqYw

The Windows 11 Field Guide is a full-length e-book about the latest version of Microsoft Windows, aimed at those users who will upgrade from Windows 10 or acquire Windows 11 with a new PC.
https://leanpub.com/windows11fieldguide
 
Windows Everywhere - The rise and fall of the most important software platform of all time
https://leanpub.com/windowseverywhere
 
HANDS-ON WINDOWS - WINDOWS 11 MOMENT 2
https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows/episodes/31
 
DPReview.com to close
https://www.dpreview.com/news/5901145460/dpreview-com-to-close
https://petapixel.com/2023/03/21/dpreview-is-shutting-down/
 
To Save its Content, Archive Team is Attempting to Back Up All of DPReview
https://petapixel.com/2023/03/22/to-save-its-content-archive-team-is-attempting-to-back-up-all-of-dpreview/
 
DPReview Leaves Massive Shoes to Fill
https://petapixel.com/2023/03/22/dpreview-leaves-massive-shoes-to-fill/
 
PetaPixel - The Photography Terms Glossary
https://petapixel.com/photography-terms-glossary/

Multiple Exploitable Samsung 0-Days
On Security Now, Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte talk about a series of critical 0-day vulnerabilities revealed by Google's Project Zero team that impact a number of Samsung, Google Pixel, and Vivo devices with the Exynos Auto T5123 chipset.
https://youtu.be/Jf7iDYXt03g
 
Some Android users should turn off Wi-Fi calling due to security concerns, Google team warns
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=Some+Android+users+should+turn+off+Wi-Fi+calling+due+to+security+concerns%2C+Google+team+warns&ia=web

Tim Grey - Photo Backup Overview
https://asktimgrey.com/2023/03/31/photo-backup-overview/
 
A Glossary of Storage Terms and Acronyms
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/computers/tips-and-solutions/a-glossary-of-storage-terms-and-acronyms
 
Everything You Need to Know about SD Cards
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/computers/buying-guide/everything-you-need-to-know-about-sd-cards
 
What is Security Keys for Apple ID and why does it matter?
https://www.zdnet.com/article/what-is-security-keys-for-apple-id-and-why-does-it-matter/

The YubiKey is a hardware authentication device manufactured by Yubico to protect access to computers, networks, and online services that supports one-time passwords, public-key cryptography, and authentication, and the Universal 2nd Factor and FIDO2 protocols developed by the FIDO Alliance.
https://www.yubico.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/YubiKey

YubiKey 5C NFC
https://www.yubico.com/product/yubikey-5c-nfc/ 


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General Discussion / Alan Raul - March 5, 2023 Meeting Notes
« on: March 04, 2023, 09:48:25 PM »
3 BEST FREE Video Editing Software for PC – 2023
https://youtu.be/JpYESoy63cE
 
What is VPN split tunneling and should I be using it?
https://www.zdnet.com/article/what-is-vpn-split-tunneling/
 
Private Internet Access Split Tunnel
https://helpdesk.privateinternetaccess.com/kb/articles/split-tunnel-app-examples

Private Internet Access Email Breaches Monitoring
Make sure to enable Email notifications.
https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/breach-monitor

Private Internet Access Knowledgebase
https://helpdesk.privateinternetaccess.com/kb

Draw IO - Flowchart Maker and Online Diagram Software. draw.io is free online diagram software. You can use it as a flowchart maker, network diagram software and more.
https://www.diagrams.net/

Microsoft's huge update to Windows 11 arrives today, with many new features, including AI-powered Bing on the taskbar
https://betanews.com/2023/02/28/windows-11-ai-powered-bing-taskbar/
 
Introducing a big update to Windows 11 making the everyday easier including bringing the new AI-powered Bing to the taskbar
https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2023/02/28/introducing-a-big-update-to-windows-11-making-the-everyday-easier-including-bringing-the-new-ai-powered-bing-to-the-taskbar/
 
Windows 11 Collects an Awful Lot of Telemetry About Your PC
https://www.extremetech.com/computing/342941-windows-11-collects-an-awful-lot-of-telemetry-about-your-pc



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General Discussion / Creating a link via a GUI in Ubuntu
« on: March 01, 2023, 10:34:32 AM »
This is only one of many ways to create a link via a GUI in Ubuntu.

Open Nautilus > click on the hamburger menu > Preferences > enable Create Link

You can then right-click on a file and select Create Link.

That will create a link which you can copy/move anywhere. In this example I created and moved a link to ON1-HDR-2023-User-Guide to my Ubuntu Desktop.

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