YouTube brings its more affordable ?Premium Lite? subscription to the US - Priced at $7.99 per month, Premium Lite will rid your YouTube experience of ads when watching ?most? videos.
https://www.theverge.com/news/624598/youtube-premium-lite-announced-us
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=youtube+premium+light&iar=news&ia=news

New Windows 11 trick lets you bypass Microsoft Account requirement
start ms-cxh:localonly
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=start+ms-cxh%3Alocalonly&t=h_&start=1&iar=news
 
No, No One Is Forcing You to Buy a New Machine
https://youtu.be/g1BzpPXCLHU
 
Patch My PC Home Updater - Easily Install and Update Apps on Your Home PC
https://patchmypc.com/product/home-updater

Revo Uninstaller Free
https://www.revouninstaller.com/products/revo-uninstaller-free/
 
Save 20% on Pacific Surfliner Midweek Travel
https://www.amtrak.com/pacific-surfliner-spring-midweek-sale

4K Dash Cam, Built-in GPS Front 4K & Rear 1080P Dash Camera with 64GB Memory Card, UHD 3" IPS 170? Wide Angle Dual Car Dash Cam Front and Rear, Night Vision, Parking Monitor, WDR (Black）
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKFR1VY4?th=1

ASUS DriverHub - automatically detects your PC configuration and provides personalized system support and driver updates for your ASUS hardware. Download and install the software to access customized driver and software updates for your ASUS devices.
https://driverhub.asus.com/en
 
Armoury Crate - is a unified interface that lets you configure and control your ASUS and ROG devices and features. Sync Aura Sync-enabled devices, create lighting effects, switch scenarios, access game deals and rewards, and more.
https://rog.asus.com/us/content/armoury-crate/
 
Apple Silicon Explained in 56 Seconds
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/OltS40EjSxk
 
Using Ambient Music On Your iPhone
https://youtu.be/aiZ5dnMDTiE
 
Apple Ecosystem Hacks You NEED to Know!
https://youtu.be/HoA2iidMKBc
 
Elevation Lab TagVault AirTag Camera - The Hidden AirTag Tripod Plate | Low-Profile, Security Screw, Arca-Swiss Geometry | for DSLR's & Mirrorless Cameras
https://www.elevationlab.com/products/tagvault-camera
https://www.amazon.com/TagVault-Camera-Arca-Swiss-Mirrorless-Elevation/dp/B0C3SXV1SQ?th=1
 
Helium Design Lab He3 Handgrip for Leica Q3
https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65fb84f21b311d1b9b857c19/1719774928717-NGZQB876MXJBV3KDW2WU/image.jpg
https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65fb84f21b311d1b9b857c19/1719774882325-VCB7EOE424OJLT28YIOU/image.jpg

Airtag Holder case 2 Pack IPX8 Waterproof Airtag Strap Mount丨 Compatible with Apple Airtag, Ultra-Secure & Hidden design| for Camera Straps,Bags, Backpacks, etc.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM3MVKQ2?th=1

The San Luis Story - 1938 Travel documentary of the San Luis Obispo County, including Cal Poly campus and aerial shots of the coastline.
https://archive.org/details/cslu_000001
    
Plex Pass is going up in price ? and now you?ll need it for remote playback
https://www.theverge.com/news/632631/plex-subscription-price-increase-remote-playback
 
How to Password Protect an External Hard Drive
https://drivesaversdatarecovery.com/password-protect-external-hard-drive/

Terms of Service
https://www.tosabout.com/

YouTube Subscriptions
https://www.youtube.com/feed/channels
 
How to Encrypt and Secure OneDrive Files
https://geekchamp.com/how-to-encrypt-and-secure-onedrive-files/
 
Samsung Announces the 9100 PRO Series SSDs, with Breakthrough PCIe 5.0 Performance
https://news.samsung.com/us/samsung-announces-9100-pro-series-ssds-with-breakthrough-pcie-5-0-performance/
https://duckduckgo.com/?t=h_&hps=1&start=1&q=Samsung+9100+Pro+SSD&iar=news&ia=news
 
How to Capture a full webpage on Microsoft EDGE web browser
Keyboard shortcut is:    CTRL-SHIFT-S
https://youtu.be/_rngtnTQJ-M
 
WIFI (wireless) Standards Explained
https://youtu.be/hhks5xSpM-0
 
iCloud data security overview
https://support.apple.com/en-us/102651
 
Use Advanced Data Protection for your iCloud data
https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/use-advanced-data-protection-iph584ea27f5/ios

How to turn on Advanced Data Protection for iCloud
https://support.apple.com/en-us/108756

Advanced Data Protection for iCloud - TURN THIS ON!
https://youtu.be/fXP5gHmGBJ0

GMKtec NucBox G9 | Affordable All-NVME Media Streaming NAS! with Intel N150
https://youtu.be/uQUNAr5SAa4
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSLH4127
 
The 3 Best Features Only In Windows 11 Pro Edition
https://youtu.be/uENgdPK45GE
 
YOU NEED A NAS RIGHT NOW! HERE IS WHY!
Reason #1 - Total Data Ownership
Reason #2 - Bespoke Security
Reason #3 - True Deletion of Data
Reason #4 - NAS is More Cost-Effective Long-Term
Reason #5 - NAS Offers Superior Performance
https://youtu.be/PLhdHFSthFg

San Luis Obispo, CA | UPRR San Barbara Sub, MP 248.7 - PTZ | SouthWest RailCams LIVE
https://www.youtube.com/live/S2YHshIN0F8

RailRat.net - Real time Amtrak train status tracker, with arrival and departure updates organized by route, station and train.
https://railrat.net/

11 Seattle to LA https://railrat.net/trains/11/
14 LA to Seattle https://railrat.net/trains/14/
761 SD to SLO https://railrat.net/trains/761/
774 SLO to SD https://railrat.net/trains/774/
777 SD to SLO https://railrat.net/trains/777/
794 SLO to SD https://railrat.net/trains/794/

Amtrak Intercity Rail Map
https://asm.transitdocs.com/
 
Spectrum Internet Gig Service - $101.25/month
https://www.speedtest.net/result/17196679543.png
 
What All of the Markings on SD microSD and microSDXC Cards Mean?
https://www.servethehome.com/what-all-of-the-markings-on-sd-microsd-and-microsdxc-cards-mean/

Using OneDrive Without Using OneDrive
https://youtu.be/1e9mrY5UqiY
https://askleo.com/using-onedrive-without-using-onedrive/
 
Pyle PDA29BU Wireless BT Stereo Power Amplifier
https://www.amazon.com/Pyle-Wireless-Bluetooth-Stereo-Amplifier/dp/B08W5BN4FK
https://www.fullbean.com/tutorials/pyle.html
 
Adobe All-new photography innovations and pricing updates
https://blog.adobe.com/en/publish/2024/12/15/all-new-photography-innovations-pricing-updates

Creative Cloud Photography (20GB) pricing changes | Common questions
https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/faq/ccpp-20gb.html

Adobe Photography and Lightroom Plan Updates
https://blog.adobe.com/en/publish/2024/12/15/all-new-photography-innovations-pricing-updates#photography-and-lightroom-plan-updates

MATTK Adobe 2025 Pricing Update FAQ
https://mattk.com/adobe-2025-pricing-update-faq/

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Mobile Communications Best Practice Guidance
https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/2024-12/guidance-mobile-communications-best-practices.pdf

Enable This New Cell Phone Security Option Now!
https://youtu.be/mUiQgAIlEIg
 
Spectrum Mobile Account Fraud Protection
https://www.spectrum.net/support/mobile/account-fraud-protection
 
Avila Beach 2025 Polar Bear Dip - 805 Webcams Recap
https://youtu.be/CXkhVnSrbMw

Celebrating the new year at the Avila Beach Polar Bear Plunge
https://youtu.be/iULf7lM_j_k
 
2025 Avila Beach Polar Bear Plunge Countdown
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/61i7pl5vb9iaomalizbr7/2025-01-01-Polar-Bear.mov?rlkey=jspxbpnbskgnzna6klo37gf6i&st=9ezytxdi&dl=0
 
BleachBit - Clean Your System and Free Disk Space
https://www.bleachbit.org/

Sharge Disk Plus Enclosure
https://sharge.com/products/disk-plus

Thunderbolt 5 80Gbps M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQ8G95QP
https://www.trebleet.com/product-page/thunderbolt-5-80gbps-m-2-nvme-ssd-enclosure-transfer-rates-over-7000mb-s
 
Top 5 Thunderbolt 5 Features - CalDigit
https://youtu.be/6Xa61c2VND4

World's FASTEST Thunderbolt 5 DIY SSD: Save $700 on 4TB!
https://youtu.be/kY2rg_G7ylc

Death planning: How should you prepare your online accounts
https://ktla.com/news/death-planning-how-should-you-prepare-your-online-accounts/

How to add a Legacy Contact for your Apple ID
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/102631
 
Google About Inactive Account Manager
https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/3036546?hl=en

Windows, computers and Technology - We talk about Windows, Microsoft, Edge and much more?
https://www.youtube.com/@WCT/videos

Ask Leo - I 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.
https://askleo.com/

Apple Mac mini (M4) Pro - Alan?s configuration
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/uojnxatnipxdyxxm4xen4/Mac-mini-Pro.pdf?rlkey=aa7mrx800ix5w6b48n7tfm0uu&st=js594czk&dl=0
 
Thunderbolt 5 vs Thunderbolt 4: Everything you need to know
https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/thunderbolt-5-vs-thunderbolt-4

Sabrent's Thunderbolt 5 external SSD hits over 6 GB/s ? Rocket XTRM 5 brings NVMe-class speeds to portable storage
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/external-ssds/sabrent-thunderbolt-5-external-ssd-hits-over-6-gbs

Thunderbolt 5 devices are starting to show up with OWC portable SSD and Kensington docking station
https://www.cnx-software.com/2024/10/02/thunderbolt-5-devices-are-starting-to-show-up-with-owc-portable-ssd-and-kensington-docking-station/

OWC Envoy Ultra - The First and Fastest Thunderbolt 5 Portable SSD
https://www.owc.com/solutions/envoy-ultra

OBS Studio - Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming.
https://obsproject.com/

OBS Studio Portable
https://cdn-fastly.obsproject.com/downloads/OBS-Studio-30.2.3-Windows.zip
 
OBS Studio Quick Start Guide
https://obsproject.com/kb/quick-start-guide

Check now: Was your SSN exposed in a huge data leak?
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/check-now-was-your-ssn-exposed-in-huge-data-leak/
 
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/national-public-data-confirms-breach-exposing-social-security-numbers/
 
https://www.pcmag.com/news/is-your-ssn-in-the-national-public-data-breach-heres-how-to-find-out
 
Massive Hack Puts You at Risk ? Act Now!
https://youtu.be/F5_8XJP_hSE
 
USA - Gov - Credit reports and scores
https://www.usa.gov/credit

Cloud Backup for External Drives
https://asktimgrey.com/2024/08/19/cloud-backup-for-external-drives/

SABRENT USB 3.0 and USB Type-C OTG Card Reader
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KGR39PL/
 
Top 5 Windows Command Line Network Troubleshooting Tools
https://youtu.be/e_AaBCf_aQ4
https://williehowe.com/2024/08/28/top-5-windows-command-line-network-troubleshooting-tools/
 
The B1M - Hosted by Fred Mills, The B1M is the world?s largest, most subscribed-to (and best) YouTube channel for construction.
https://www.youtube.com/@TheB1M

Fluctus - is a YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks. Whenever you are curious or an incorrigible lover of this mysterious world, our videos are made for you.
https://www.youtube.com/@FluctusOfficial

Pirateship - Save up to 88% off USPS & UPS rates with our free shipping software.
https://www.pirateship.com/

Biggest Windows 11 update in 2 years nearly finalized, enters Release Preview
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/biggest-windows-11-update-in-2-years-nearly-finalized-enters-release-preview/

Tip: Upgrade to Windows 11 Version 24H2 Right Now
https://www.thurrott.com/windows/windows-11/303050/tip-upgrade-to-windows-11-version-24h2-right-now

Windows 11 24H2: Expected Features, Potential Release Date & Rumored Requirements
https://beebom.com/windows-11-24h2/

Releasing Windows 11, version 24H2 to the Release Preview Channel
https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2024/05/22/releasing-windows-11-version-24h2-to-the-release-preview-channel/

Recall is Microsoft?s key to unlocking the future of PCs
https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/20/24159258/microsoft-recall-ai-explorer-windows-11-surface-event

New Windows AI feature records everything you?ve done on your PC
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/microsofts-new-recall-feature-will-record-everything-you-do-on-your-pc/

Hands On: Microsoft's 2024 Surfaces Level Up With Copilot AI, Arm Silicon
https://www.pcmag.com/news/hands-on-microsofts-2024-surfaces-level-up-with-copilot-ai-arm-silicon

Apple iPad Models
https://www.apple.com/ipad/

Android 15 unveiled: Here are 8 exciting (or handy) features coming to your phone
https://www.zdnet.com/article/android-15-unveiled-here-are-8-new-exciting-features-coming-to-your-phone/

Backblaze Drive Stats for Q1 2024
https://www.backblaze.com/blog/backblaze-drive-stats-for-q1-2024/
 
How YouTube Gets to You
https://www.google.com/get/videoqualityreport/?v=5VG8BxiubZw#how_video_gets_to_you
 
Gemi for Google Workspace ? Prompting guide 101 ? A quick-start handbook for effective prompts
https://services.google.com/fh/files/misc/gemini-for-google-workspace-prompting-guide-101.pdf

SPACEFLIGHT NOW
https://spaceflightnow.com

SpaceX Starlink Mission
https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-8-1

Launch Alert Mailing List
http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/launch-alert

Too many Microsoft Outlook's - we explain them all
https://office-watch.com/2024/many-microsoft-outlook/

Snap Power Lighted Switch & Outlet Covers
https://www.amazon.com/Pack-SnapPower-SwitchLight-Built-Ambience/dp/B076ZYHKF2?th=1
https://www.amazon.com/Pack-GuideLight-Plug-Electrical-Receptacle/dp/B0BQD2QHPR/?th=1
https://www.amazon.com/SnapPower-SwitchLight-Double-Gang-Switches-Built/dp/B098BM6GVY?th=1
 
UGREEN NASync DXP480T All-Flash NAS Review
https://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/10704/ugreen-nasync-dxp480t-all-flash-nas/index.html
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/urgreen/ugreen-nasync-next-level-storage-limitless-possibilities

Alan's 29 Years of Digital Cameras
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.
https://slobytes.org/smf/index.php?topic=917.0

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