PUSH Articles - June 2023

A Mighty Mite External SSD David Kretchmar (Approx. 775 words). David received a mystery package one day and couldn't remember what it was. It turned out to be a very small 1TB SSD from Newegg - he had volunteered to review it.

ChatGPT is a chatbot - Maybe you've heard about it Sorrentino (Approx. 1107 words). ChatGPT is one of the latest examples of the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in everyday activities. It is a website that is built to answer questions, kind of like Google. (A website like this, which answers users' queries with human-like responses, is typically termed a chatbot. Chatbot is defined as a computer program designed to simulate conversation with human users, especially over the internet.)

Customizing Your Windows 11 Desktop Tom Burt (Approx. 781 words). Win 11 usage steadily increases as more users upgrade from Windows 10 or buy a new PC with Windows 1 pre-installed. This article offers a few configuration options for making the Win 11 desktop more to your liking. Burt touches on various settings, mainly in the Personalization area.

How Do I Love Three - Let Count the Wyze, Greg Skalka (Approx. 1411 words). Greg gets up early every day (4:30 am) to get ready for work. No matter what the season is, it's dark in his house, and his wife is still sleeping. He wants to be able to safely walk down the stairs without turning on the lights. Enter Wyze's small strip lights.

If You YouTube, Part 2 Ron Sherwood (Approx. 603 words). How to for the YouTube controls at the bottom of a video.

Interesting Internet Finds - 10-22 Steve Costello - While going through more than 300 RSS feeds, Steve often encounters things that might interest other user group members. He compiles them once a month.

Interesting Internet Finds - 11-22 Steve Costello

Interesting Internet Finds - 12-22 Steve Costello

Internet Security-Once over easy, with Hash Phil Sorrentino (Approx. 1036 words). The Internet is essential to so many things we do, like shopping, investing, and banking, that you may have wondered how secure the Internet is. And additionally, how secure is my private information during an Internet transaction?

Like or Subscribe - What do they do Jim Cerny (Approx. 697 words). You're browsing the Internet, maybe viewing some videos, and you always seem to see the words "Like" or "Subscribe" on your screen, Have you wondered what they do?

Missing a Drive Letter? - This might help Phil Sorrentino (Approx. 1012 words). When you plug a portable or external drive into a computer USB port, you expect the drive to be immediately available. Phil explains what happens when you plug it into your PC.

Modern-Day Bonnie and Clydes Are Trying to Steal Your Identity and Your Money Kurt Jefferson (Approx. 1201 words). Modern Bonnie and Clydes don't rob banks, it's too much work. Instead, they steal personal data from computers, phones, and tablets.

Popular Email App Undergoes Major Overhaul With Complete Redesign Due in 2023 Kurt Jefferson (Approx. 687 words). Hate your email app? Consider switching. One option is Thunderbird, a major player that's been around for years. The overhaul should be finished by July.

Save Money, Buy Your Own Wi-Fi Gear Kurt Jefferson (Approx. 726 words). Prices are slowly coming down, but it still pays to economize. One of the best ways to save money is by not paying your Internet provider to lease their equipment.

So Long LastPass - Hello NordPass Bob Woods (Approx. 1074 words). A review of the NordPass password app.

Tech Travels Times Two Greg Skalka (Approx. 1427 words). 2022 was a disaster of a year for Greg. Most of his vacation time from work was used up on random days taken to solve one life problem or another. His son invited him to take a trip with him; find out how Greg used his tech stuff during the trip.

The Russians are Coming David Kretchmar (Approx. 512 words). As Russia's invasion of Ukraine rinds on, it becomes increasingly like Russia will intensify cyberattacks on perceived enemies - beware.

Time to Replace Your Computer? Do this first Phil Sorrentino (Approx. 937 words). To most of us, replacing our computer is a double-edged sword. First is the joy of expecting to take advantage of newer, faster hardware and software, and then there's the challenge of the unknown.

Windows 11 Accessibility Features Introduction Tom Burt (Approx. 714 words). Tom's article looks into a collection of Windows 11 settings called the Accessibility features. They are aimed at helping users who have various challenges, such as impaired vision or hearing, etc.

Windows 11 File Explorer - Still the Keys to the Kingdom Sorrentino (974 words).docx The first time I wrote about (Windows) Explorer was way back in 2009 when we were using the Windows 7 Operating System (OS). Then, I realized that (Windows) Explorer was the "Keys to the Kingdom."

Without a Manual, Can Understanding be Automatic? Greg Skalka (Approx. 1521 words). Oh, for the days of having a manual to go along with devices.

Wyzedom - The Wisdom of Battery-Operated Products Greg Skalka (Approx. 1561 words). Batteries are the new normal. Throughout history, humans have found different ways to power their devices, such as animals, burning fuels like coal and oil. We must transition to low- or carbon-free energy to reduce climate change. As we move to an all-electric world, we will need more electricity, batteries, and some good strategies for charging and disposition of those batteries.

YouTube, an Online Video Sharing Service, Part 1 Ron Sherwood (Approx. 421 words) YouTube is an online video-sharing service currently owned by Google. An overview of using YouTube.