March 2019 LCCU Meeting We’ll answers members’ questions:

March 2019 LCCU Meeting We’ll answers members’ questions:
How can Firefox stop Facebook from tracking me? Can/should I update my Android phone’s O/S? What free software and services are available from (a) the library? (b) Google? What Universal Apps and Settings apps come with Windows 10? Which need to be activated or set up? How safe is Dropbox? How can I make it safer? What is a podcast and how do they work? New Router: 4theCenter Password: SrCenterLo

October 2018 LCCU Meeting We’ll answers members’ questions:
How can you record sound in Windows 10 or 7? What shall we do to improve our website? Whom do you recommend for PC repair & advice? What features are in the Windows 10 Fall Update? Elaboration on Lake County News article “Clean up your cyber-hygiene. How do you create a Facebook Page for your organization or business?

October 2018 LCCU Meeting We’ll answers members’ questions:
Is the Avast Secure Browser the safest and fastest? Can the Photos app show folders/files as a list? How do you create a Facebook Page for your organization or business?

March 2019 LCCU Meeting How to Stop Facebook Tracking?
Go to Firefox, Menu, Addons, Get add-ons. Scroll down to “Stop Facebook tracking”. Click “+Add to Firefox” button. The add-on is called “Firefox Container”. This closes your Facebook tabs, deletes your Facebook cookies, and logs you out. Sign in to FB and it opens in a new blue-colored tab. Clears browsing history! Facebook also has a “Multi-Account Container” add-on that can be used to isolate other websites.

March 2019 LCCU Meeting How to Stop Facebook Tracking?
References: About:Addons in Firefox browser

March 2019 LCCU Meeting Updating Android phone O/S
How Android gets updated: Android has annual major updates from Google; security updates are monthly or quarterly. Android updates are created by Google and modified by the phone manufacturer and then by the carrier. For phones manufactured after 1/31/2018, Google requires manufacturers to regularly install feature updates for 2 years and security updates for 3 years. Google devices get 2-3 major updates, and are the first to receive them, Pixel phones get 3 years.

How Android gets updated: Older flagship phones from main manufacturers may get two major Android updates, mid-range phones get one or two (Samsung, Motorola, Nokia), or none. May be no updates for budget and entry level phones. Google Play services directly provides bug fixes & new features such as “Find my device” and an app scanning feature to check for malware. Google has split some apps out of Android and updates them directly through the Play Store.

Android One phones: A Google program with manufacturers that guarantees 2 years of operating system updates and monthly security system updates for 3 years. Google Play Protect scans apps, detects viruses, Chrome includes Safe browsing protection; Find My Phone app is included. Phones run unmodified version of Android with “only the most essential” apps.

Android Go phones: Adapts Android for cheaper, entry-level phones with 1 GB of memory. Phones run unmodified version of Android with “only the most essential” apps. Pared-down versions of Gmail, Chrome, other apps. Google Play Protect scans apps, detects viruses, Chrome includes Safe browsing protection; Find My Phone app is included. No guaranteed updates.

To check for updates: Backup your phone. Go to Settings, “About Phone”. Under “Software information”, check current Android version & under “Hardware Information”, find model number. Check manufacturer’s & carrier’s policies on updates. Check that you have enough space for the new O/S. Plug in phone, turn on WiFi. Go to Settings, “About Phone”, “Update Center” to find updates.

March 2019 LCCU Meeting Backup Your Android phone
Backup your data: Go to Settings, Accounts & Sync, “Auto-sync data” should be checked. Go to Google account and make sure your main Google account is there and syncing. Go to Settings, “Backup & Restore”, where “Backup my data” should be checked. Backup your photos: If you use Google Photos, open it, go to Settings, select “Automatic backup”. Or use Dropbox or others. Or use 3rd party apps such as G Cloud Backup.

References: How to Update Your Android OS – lifewire.com How to Backup Your Android Phone – lifewire.com Why Your Android Phone Isn’t Getting Operating System Updates and What You Can Do About It Not Getting Android OS Updates? Here’s How Google Is Updating Your Device Anyway – howtogeek.com Which Smartphone Manufacturers Are Best for Android Updates? – MakeUseOf.com

References: The Pixel 2 Isn’t Really Exclusive to Verizon: You Can Use It on AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint – HowToGeek.com Which manufacturer updates its phones fastest? Android Oreo edition – AndroidAuthority.com Android One: everything You Need To Know – AndroidCentral.com Android Oreo vs Android One vs Android Go: All their differences, explained – zdnet.com

March 2019 LCCU Meeting Android phone Security
References: 6 Android Security Apps You Should Install Today – MakeUseOf.com How to Upgrade Android OS from Lollipop to 6.0 Marshmallow Safely – EaseUs.com Are Cheap Android Phones Worth It? - HowToGeek Android’s Real Security Problem is the Manufacturers - HowToGeek Google mandates two years of security updates for popular phones in new Android contract, The Verge

March 2019 LCCU Meeting Mobile Phone Carriers
References: The best prepaid and no contract plans in the US (January 2019) – AndroidAuthority.com

March 2019 LCCU Meeting What Is Free from the Library?
Resources: Access to Lynda for Libraries at training for business, technology & creative skills Creativebug - >1000 art & craft classes Hoopla Digital – eBooks, AudioBooks, Movies, Music Overdrive – eBooks and eAudioBooks Enki Library - eBooks RB Digital - magazines New York Times access at the library

March 2019 LCCU Meeting Your Google account’s free apps
Google apps: Gmail Contacts Calendar Maps Sites Drive with Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Drawings, MyMaps, Sites & Jamboard Photos

March 2019 LCCU Meeting Your Google account’s free apps
Google apps: Earth Pro YouTube Translate Blogger Keep Play News Hangouts & Voice

March 2019 LCCU Meeting Your Google Account’s free apps
Google apps: Google+ - will be unavailable after 4/2/2019; download your content at Click “Select none”, then select the 4 Google+ options and click “Create Archive”. Or go to plus.google.com and download individual files, photos & videos.

March 2019 LCCU Meeting Your Google Account’s free apps
References: How to download your data from Google+ - TechRadar How to Download Your Google+ Data Before it Gets Deleted – PC Mag

March 2019 LCCU Meeting Which Apps Come with Win 10?
3D Viewer Alarms & Clock Calculator Calendar Camera Contact Support Cortana Get Office

Get Skype Get Started Groove Music Mail Maps Microsoft Edge Microsoft Solitaire Collection Money

Movies & TV News OneNote People Phone Companion Photos Settings Sports

Store Voice Recorder Weather Windows Feedback Xbox

References: Screenshot Tour: The 29 New Universal Apps Included With Windows 10 – HowToGeek.com

March 2019 LCCU Meeting Setup Win 10 Settings Apps
Enable System Restore – Control Panel, System, System Protection, select your boot drive and toggle “Turn on system protection” to On. Enable Storage Sense to save space: go to Settings, System, Storage Adjust your display scaling: Settings, System, Display Show file extensions and hidden files – Control Panel, File Explorer Options

Turn on File History – Settings, Update & Security, Backup, “Automatically backup my files”, More Options, “Backup Now”; must have external drive attached. Protect your privacy – go to Settings, Privacy and toggle all to off (or as many as you want).

References: New PC? Change These Windows Settings Right way – tomshardware.com Windows 10 Settings You Should Change Right Away – laptopmag.com What's new with the Settings app in Windows 10 October 2018 Update – WindowsCentral.com

January 2019 LCCU Meeting Podcasts
Definitions: Podcasting is a free service that allows Internet users to download audio files (typically MP3s) from a podcasting Web site to their computers or digital audio players. Podcasts are audio files that are the digital equivalent of radio shows (but can also be videos) distributed via the web with RSS feeds. Podcast is a combination of the words iPod and broadcasting, but any audio player will play them.

How it works: Locate a podcast series you like and select a podcast you want to hear. Listen right away or download, or subscribe to RSS feed. If downloaded, may copy file to audio player. Listen with a Podcast Manager (podcatcher) such as iTunes, Grover, VLC media player, or Winamp, etc.. Some sites with podcasts are the iTunes Store, Google Play Music and directories like The Podcast Directory.

A few more sources of podcasts: Tunein.com Ted.com Pbs.org/newshour/podcasts iHeart.com/podcast

Podcast managers for Windows: iTunes from Apple Miro Grover from the Microsoft store gPodder VLC Media Player Clementine Grover Pro ($2.99)

References: How Podcasting Works from HowStuffworks.com For Podcast Fans: Frequently Asked Questions from Apple Here’s how to download podcasts and listen to them on Android or iOS from DigitalTrends.com What Is the Best Podcast Manager For Windows? From MakeUseOf.com 6 best podcast software for Windows PC users from WindowsReport.com

References – lists of podcasts: 15 Best Podcasts to Listen to on Your Commute When You Want to Forget Work for a Bit from TheMuse.com 24 of the best podcasts for curious minds in 2018 from wired.co.uk

March 2019 LCCU Meeting How to Record Sound
Windows 10: For voice, external sound use a microphone and Voice Recorder – it comes with Windows 10 or download from Windows Store. For internal sounds, from websites, etc. – you can use free open source Audacity. Windows 7: For both external & internal sounds, use Sound Recorder

Using Voice Recorder: Hit the big Record button (1) add markers (3) to identify key moments as you record play (2). Then you can trim (5), rename (7), or share your recordings (4), which are saved in Documents > Sound recordings. Select the trash can icon (6) to delete your recording, or the three dots (8) for more options. May first need to go to Settings and turn it off & on.

Using Audacity to record internal sound: Click the dropdown box with “MME” in it and select “Windows WASAPI”. Click the Audio Input dropdown box to the right and select “Speakers” or “Headphones”. Click the Record button, a red circle. Play the audio you want to record. Click the Stop button, a black square. To hear the recording, change back to MME and click the green Play button.

Using Audacity to record internal sound: Click File, Save, Save as MP3, select a location, enter a file name and click “Save”. Using Audacity to record voice & external sound: Leave Audio Host set to MME, select Recording device – microphone. Click Record & Stop buttons as desired. To hear recording, Click Play button.

References: How to use Voice Recorder - Microsoft How to use the Voice Recorder in Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile – DigitalCitizen.com How to Record Audio on a PC – WikiHow.com Voice Recorder (Windows) - Wikipedia

March 2019 LCCU Meeting How safe is Dropbox?
How do you get & use Dropbox: Go to Dropbox.com, click “Get Dropbox Basic” for a free 2GB account. Create an account or sign in. A folder called Dropbox is created on your hard drive and an icon on your system tray to manage it. Files copied to the Dropbox folder are synced to your account and files you delete are removed from it. Dropbox keeps a 30-day history of changes. Collaborate by sharing files or using Dropbox Paper.

Uses for Dropbox: Copy files or photos to a folder in Dropbox on your PC, specify to share with others, or receive shared files. Install it on your phone and choose to have phone photos automatically uploaded to make them available to your other devices. Copy your encrypted password manager database to a Dropbox folder for backup. DataVault can do this. Collaborate on a document using Dropbox Paper.

How Dropbox security works: Dropbox encrypts the data before sending it over the internet using SSL/TLS with AES 128-bit encryption. Your data is copied to the Dropbox servers, decrypted, then encrypted again using AES-256-bit. Your data is then copied from the servers to your other devices over the internet using SSL/TLS encryption. Data on your computer is decrypted and stored on your hard drive. However, Dropbox has your encryption key.

Make Dropbox Safer: Log into Dropbox, click your Username, Settings and Security tab. Under “two-step verification”, click “Enable”. You’ll need a code sent to your phone to log in. Under Device, unlink unused or unknown devices. Under “Apps Linked” remove apps no longer used. Under “Sessions” delete any you don’t recognize. Encrypt your data before you upload it with 3rd-party, zero-knowledge software such as Boxcryptor.

References: How to make Dropbox more secure without spending a cent from PC World Is Dropbox Secure? 9 Ways To Make The File Sharing Service Safer To Use – comparitech.com Is Dropbox Safe to Use? How Dropbox Works to Secure Your Files Online from tiptopsecurity.com Dropbox review from techradar.com Is Dropbox Really Safe? From malewarefox.com Dropbox by PCMag.com

February 2019 LCCU Meeting PC Repair/training Experts
PC repair & training recommendations: Konocti Computers, Claudia, Tim et al., at 580 Lakeport Blvd., Lakeport, , M-F 8-6, S 10-4, scored 4.7/5 in 35 Google Reviews. Clearlake Electronics, Anthony et al., at Olympic Drive, Clearlake, , M-S 10-6, scored 4.5/5 in 31 Google Reviews, Donny Lake County Websites and Computer Repair, at Calistoga Rd., Middletown, , Mark Rettiger

February 2019 LCCU Meeting Recommended Free Software
Anti-malware – Malwarebytes Antimalware Anti-virus – Avast, Kaspersky Free, AVG Audio editor – Audacity (open source) Backup PC locally – AOMEI Backupper Backup PC online – Idrive Backup/Sync – Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive Browser – Firefox (open source), Chrome, Opera, Avast Secure Browser

Conferencing – Skype, Google Hangouts DVD Player – VLC (open source) DVD Burner – ImgBurn (open source) provider – Gmail, Outlook.com Client – Thunderbird (open source) File Archive Expander – 7Zip (open source) File Recovery – Recuva Firewall - ZoneAlarm

Image Editor – Paint.net, GIMP (open source) Image Viewer, Converter – Irfanview, FastStone Maps – Google Earth Pro Password Manager –KeePass (open source), LastPass, or Dashlane PDF Tools – Adobe Acrobat Reader Productivity Suite – Libre Office (open source), Google Docs

Remote Access – Team Viewer Software Updaters – FileHippo App Manager, PatchMyPC, Ninite.com, FilePuma (Glary) Uninstall – Revo Uninstaller Video Editor – Shotcut (open source), Windows Movie Maker VPN (Virtual Private Network) –Opera browser

February 2019 LCCU Meeting Best Free Software
References: The Best Free Software of 2017 from PC Mag The best free software for your PC from PC World The best open source software 2018 from TechRadar Top 35 free apps for Windows 10 - ComputerWorld The 9 Safest Free Software Download Sites for Windows from MakeUseOf.com

Instead of Ccleaner: the Free Up Space tool on Windows 10, go to Settings > System > Storage and click “Free Up Space Now” under Storage Sense. Windows 10 startup manager, Settings > Apps > Startup. use the “Clear Browsing Data” tool built into your web browser of choice. install a disk space analyzer like WinDirStat save a list of your installed applications with a single Windows command.

References: Here’s What You Should Use Instead of Ccleaner from HowToGeek.coom

February 2019 LCCU Meeting Best Free Antivirus Software
References: What’s the Best Antivirus for Windows 10? (Is Windows Defender Good Enough?) - HowToGeek Microsoft Windows Defender: Finally Good Enough from TomsGuide The Best Free Antivirus Protection for PCMag Does Windows 10's Security Boost Make Antivirus Obsolete? – PC Mag Recent antivirus tests are bad news for paid security suites – PC World

February 2019 LCCU Meeting LCCU Website Changes
Reviews of Homestead SiteBuilder: Homestead In 2018: What Do Homestead Client Reviews Say? Only 2 ½ of 5 stars Homestead Review from SiteBuilderReport.com – “Homestead’s best days are long gone.” Homestead Websites Pricing, Features, Reviews & Comparison of Alternatives “Good but dated.” Homestead Site-Builder Review: The Godfather of Websites – “a dinosaur”, 2 of 5 stars, Wix, Weebly, JimDo recommended as alternatives.

References: Homestead from Homestead.com The Homestead Connection - HomesteadConnection Homestead In 2018: What Do Homestead Client Reviews Say? From WhoIsHostingThis.com Homestead Review from SiteBuilderReport.com Homestead Websites Pricing, Features, Reviews & Comparison of Alternatives from GetApp.com Homestead Site-Builder Review: The Godfather of Websites – WebsiteToolTester.com

Best Website Builders: The Best Website Builder - SiteBuilderReport.com recommends Squarespace, Weebly, Wix, … The Best Website Builders for 2019 from PCMag.com recommends Wix, Squarespace, Duda, …

References: The Best Website Builder - SiteBuilderReport.com The Best Website Builders for 2019 from PCMag.com

February 2019 LCCU Meeting Windows 10 Fall 2018 Update
References: What’s New in Windows 10’s October 2018 Update from HowToGeek.com Windows 10 October 2018 Update biggest problems and complaints Windows 10 October update problems: Wiped docs, plus Intel driver warning – zdnet.com

January 2019 LCCU Meeting Avast Secure Browser
Summary of reviews: It’s available from Avast Secure Browser without installing Avast antivirus. Speed is similar to Chrome, faster than Firefox. Has AdBlock, anti-phishing, anti-tracking, anti-fingerprinting, flash-blocker, extension guard, and requires HTTPS encryption, all on by default. Banking mode works only if Avast antivirus is also installed. Has a VPN, works if SecureLine VPN ($) is installed.

Reservations: Since it’s based on Chromium as Chrome is, the security updates may lag behind Chrome’s updates. They took over Ccleaner, which developed some security problems.

References: Free Download & Review of Avast Secure Browser 2018 from getavast.com Avast Secure Browser review from malwaretips.com Avast claims its secure browser is 30 percent faster than yours from engadget.com Avast Secure Browser from Avast.com

January 2019 LCCU Meeting “Clean up Your Cyber-hygiene”
Changes to make: Set your boundaries and stick to them – set your limits on app permissions, discussions, data to share. Burst your filter bubble – balance your news sources. Manage your passwords – with KeePass, LastPass, Dashlane or another password manager. Turn on multi-factor authentication such as through Authy or Google Authenticator apps. Delete apps you don’t use – try Revo Uninstaller. Keep apps you do use up-to-date: try PatchMyPC.

January 2019 LCCU Meeting “Clean Up Your Cyber-hygeine”
References: Clean up your cyber-hygiene: Six changes to make in the new year Encrypted smartphones secure your identity, not just your data

December 2018 LCCU Meeting Best Budget PC
References: Best Laptops Under $500 – laptopmag.com 10/29/18 The Best Cheap Laptops of 2018 – PC Mag 10/1/18 Best Budget Laptops for 2018 – cNet 9/11/18 The best budget laptops you can buy – BusinessInsider 8/3/18 The best budget laptops – DigitalTrends 9/9/18

October 2018 LCCU Meeting Sync between Phone & PC
References: How to Use Microsoft Cortana on iOS and Android from PC Mag How to Sync Your Phone With Windows 10 from PC Mag Sync the OneNote notebooks on your Mac or PC with your iPad or iPhone from Microsoft

October 2018 LCCU Meeting Laptop, Tablet or SmartPhone?
References: Why You Should (or Shouldn’t) Use a Tablet as a Laptop – notebookreview.com Computer vs. Smartphone from ComputerHope What to look for when buying a tablet as a laptop replacement from engadget.com

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