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https://www.thestar.com//use-zoom-these-5-safety-tips-can-

Blocked posts hoax/spam https://www.newsweek.com/facebook-copy-paste-posts-spam-hoa

Windows 10 Feb 2020 update causes grief. There is a March update that might help - or just uninstall kb4535996 https://www.windowslatest.com//windows-10-kb4535996-sign-/

This happened to me but with itunes cards being the scam: Happily I did not fall for it. A friend did but was warned at the store that it is a common scam. https://nationalpost.com//gone-phishing-i-thought-i-was-to

I use Malwarebytes on all my Mac and Windows computers as the first line of defense. https://www.macobserver.com//malwarebytes-mac-threat-det/

He / She who laughs last made a backup (on site AND offsite): https://www.howtogeek.com//whats-the-best-way-to-back-up-/

My favorite spot. Georgian Bay.

I tested the new Chromium based Microsoft Edge browser and it is FAST! It is in Beta and will also be available for Macintosh. I was not a fan of Edge but this version is familiar to Chrome users, and I like it so far. https://www.microsoftedgeinsider.com/en-us/download

Upgrading and care of an internal SSD Drive https://www.pchardwarehelp.com/gui/optimize-ssd-windows.php

Safely eject? Now not necessary.: https://www.cnet.com//yank-out-that-usb-drive-in-windows/

Take Control! https://www.washingtonpost.com//hands-off-my-data-15-def/

Since 2003, over 41,000 nonprofits, charities and libraries in Canada have saved over $362 million worth of software and hardware. https://www.techsoupcanada.ca/en/support/how-it-works

All Good things... https://www.howtogeek.com//windows-7-only-has-one-year-of/

Maintenance tips https://www.howtogeek.com//update-how-to-run-common-maint/

Sharing large files. https://www.howtogeek.com//how-to-share-large-files-over-/

Wordpress sites being hacked in greater numbers. This happened to several sites when owners used simple passwords. I chose Wordfence plugin to find the planted malware but there are other options: https://www.codeinwp.com/blog/secure-your-wordpress-website/

https://www.theguardian.com//text-neck-how-smartphones-dam

How to disable Apple Gateway. Do not do this by default due to fake app approval requests going around! Do it only temporarily if necessary and safe. https://www.howtogeek.com//gatekeeper-101-why-your-mac-on/

Best to only approve apps from the App Store.

Those fake calls! On iPhone just press the Close button to send to voicemail http://www.businessinsider.com/spam-phone-calls-caller-id-s

CCleaner users: you may be infected. https://www.howtogeek.com//ccleaner-was-hacked-what-you-n/

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Emergency numbers international arrangements MAY be in place so if you dial 911 in the UK it gets routed the local emergency number (999), but you may find this reference handy: https://travel.state.gov//students-abr/pdfs/911_ABROAD.pdf

Huntsville and Gravenhurst 1 Gig service is expanding as well.

We create websites!

Recent Malware attack not sent by email - report from Malwarebytes.org. https://blog.malwarebytes.com//how-did-wannacry-ransomwo/

Should you manually upgrade to Windows 10 Creators Update? I had no problems , but: http://www.independent.co.uk//windows-10-creators-update-i

Good advice. I use Malwarebytes on all my Windows and MAC computers as well a suitable Virus Protection. Defender comes with Windows 10 and is good enough for most folks, and is free. Malwarebytes is free for cleaning up infections but I register to prevent the infections in the first place. See article: https://blog.malwarebytes.com//10-easy-ways-to-prevent-ma/

Protect your Windows device with this good advice ( poetic!) - and there is a MAC version of malwarebytes - recommended. https://www.howtogeek.com//10-important-computer-security/

Mac user Updgrading to El Capitan? Run our Disk utility tools before hand. In earlier versions run Repair Permissions if it is available. El Capitan has a new all inclusive FIRST AID tool.

Ipad OS Update tip: Be sure to add a PASSCODE before updating it as you will need to update it during the upgrade process. Without a passcode you can be stuck in an Apple Catch-22