Spectrum Mobile - $14/1 GB per month – unlimited phone and text
https://www.spectrum.com/mobile
 
Spectrum Mobile - Previous Carrier Information
https://mobile.spectrum.com/support/article/360000171508/previous-carrier-information
 
What is a VPN and why do you need one? Everything you need to know
https://www.zdnet.com/article/what-is-a-vpn-and-how-does-it-work/
 
5 BEST FREE Video Editing Software – 2021
https://youtu.be/iB8PK2POssE
 
Files, Folders, and Directory Structure - On Tech News Weekly, Mikah Sargent and Jason Howell talk about the generational divide that seems to be changing the understanding of files, folders, and directory hierarchy on modern computing systems.
https://youtu.be/T9SIQBPy9yg
 
FILE NOT FOUND - A generation that grew up with Google is forcing professors to rethink their lesson plans.
https://www.theverge.com/22684730/students-file-folder-directory-structure-education-gen-z

Kids can't understand how computers work any more - No idea about directories, folders, or files
https://www.fudzilla.com/news/53594-kids-cant-understand-how-computers-work-any-more

 

TreeCardGames – FREE online games
https://www.treecardgames.com/games_browser.htm
 
E-Waste Recycling
https://www.iwma.com/what-to-do/ewaste/
 
E-Waste Recycling is back open
9th and Ramona Grover Beach, CA

T-Mobile data breach compromises millions of customers' accounts and records
Credit Freeze vs Credit Lock
https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/whats-the-difference-between-credit-freeze-and-a-credit-lock/
https://www.transunion.com/blog/identity-protection/difference-between-a-credit-lock-and-credit-freeze
https://youtu.be/NJBJvHgtvhs
 
Intuit in Talks to Buy Mailchimp for More Than $10 Billion
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-09-01/intuit-said-in-talks-to-buy-mailchimp-for-more-than-10-billion

What to expect from Apple on Tuesday, September 14, 2021

iPhone 13
Apple Watch Series 7
iPad mini and entry-level iPad
Software updates: Watch OS, iOS, iPadOS

Later in the year
14” and 16” MacBook Pro, Mac mini
With M1x or M2 Apple Silicon
Updated macOS
 
Apple iPhone 13 rumors go sky-high with satellite connection
https://www.fiercewireless.com/wireless/apple-iphone-13-rumors-go-sky-high-satellite-connection
 
Apple Reportedly in Talks with Toyota About Apple Car Production Starting 2024
https://www.macrumors.com/2021/09/02/apple-car-toyota-visit-2024-production/
 
Microsoft will release Windows 11 on October 5, 2021
Windows 11 will be offered as a free upgrade
https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/31/22649940/windows-11-release-date-features-devices-free-upgrade

Microsoft crowbars ads into Windows 11 and breaks the Start menu and taskbar
https://betanews.com/2021/09/04/microsoft-crowbars-ads-into-windows-11-and-breaks-the-start-menu-and-taskbar/ 

Change These 2 Nvidia GPU Settings
https://youtu.be/9RslJce9c4g

https://www.reisfamilymortuary.net/obituaries/Richard-Rall/#!/Obituary

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201222

https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-wi-fi-mesh-network-systems

https://slobytes.org/smf/index.php?topic=535.msg764

Computer Doctor
Kevin Dyson
805-431-4460
computerdoctor@gmx.us

https://helpdeskgeek.com/windows-10/what-is-the-bonjour-service-and-do-you-need-it/

Bob Grover's house is now on the market:
https://www.compass.com/listing/191-century-lane-arroyo-grande-ca-93420/836255221363820001/

Dual booting Linux and Windows lets me enjoy the full potential of the two operating systems.

I have both Linux and Windows installed on the Dell desktop and can choose which one to use after booting my computer.

http://slolug.com/dell/

This time instead of one large video file the sessions are broken down into 25 individual videos to watch or download.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQlozenYb0jBNFxHS-cArdqq00TOwBl2Q

Windows 11

Current Windows 10 users, if compatible, will not be offered Windows 11 until the first half of 2022.
If you are not compatible, Windows 10 will be supported till 2025, or maybe even longer.

The screen captures below shows:

* Using Microsoft’s PC Health Check app to see if my old HTPC (Home Theatre PC) meets the requirements to run Windows 11.
* It shows my old 8th Gen Intel HTPC is Windows 11 compatible.
* Using WhyNotWin11 shows it is also compatible with more details.
* Checking Windows Device Manager to see if it shows the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) 2.0 under Security devices.
* If it does not show you may have to get into your UEFI and enable TPM.

Introducing Windows 11 - A new Windows experience, bringing you closer to the people and things you love. Scroll down the web page for FAQ's.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-11

Check for compatibility - Use the PC Health Check app to see if your current PC meets the requirements to run Windows 11. If so, you can get a free upgrade when it rolls out.
https://aka.ms/GetPCHealthCheckApp

WhyNotWin11 is a better Windows 11 compatibility checker
https://betanews.com/2021/06/26/whynotwin11-is-a-better-windows-11-compatibility-checking-tool/

Windows 11 Compatibility Confusion - What You Need To Know
https://youtu.be/WUXeUepcw9U

Windows 11- Outrage!
https://youtu.be/CLEbEDixI6Y

Supported Intel Processors
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/minimum/supported/windows-11-supported-intel-processors

Supported AMD Processors
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/minimum/supported/windows-11-supported-amd-processors
 
YouTube Windows 11 search
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=microsoft+windows+11
 

I created a web site to show my modifications to this computer.
http://www.slolug.com/dell/


I have 2 barebones computers on order since March. I came across this deal from Dell (11th Gen Intel Core i7) so I jumped on it. So far Dell has sold over 700 through the Tech Bargains code.

Other system builder quotes were 2 to 3 months, if not longer. This is not everything I wanted in a desktop computer but it will do.

https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/dell-g5-gaming-desktop/spd/g-series-5000-desktop/xd8940msR30hAFF

It only took 8 days from order to arrival!!!

'Dude You're Getting A Dell'

The Synology NAS (Network Attached Storage) comes with a lot of FREE programs. This image shows my Microsoft 365 being backed up locally onto my NAS. It also shows my Windows 10 being backed up locally onto my NAS. I still am using Acronis True Image. This is just another Windows 10 backup.

I pay Synology for 300GB of off-site storage ($24.99/year). This is backed up every night.