A good format for a podcast show is to have a Q&A session. This encourages having some structure to the podcast, with some defined topics. It’s a good format for videos or articles as well. With the current shelter-in-place and social distancing that most people are participating in, podcasters have a few options for inviting… Continue reading Podcasting: The Q&A Show Format
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Simple Steps to Joining a Zoom Meeting
Zoom video conferencing software for online meetings is new to many people. These simple instructions should help people using Zoom for the first time. STEP 1 – Choose Your Device Mobile Device. You may find that Zoom is easier to use and more reliable on a mobile device like a smartphone or tablet. This is… Continue reading Simple Steps to Joining a Zoom Meeting
Podcasting: Everything you need to know to start and grow a successful show.
If you’re an existing podcaster or planning to start, a great article for getting started or improving your content is “How to Start a Podcast” by Buzzsprout, a popular podcast hosting and distribution service. Buzzsprout has also produced the following excellent 8-part video series on podcasting. PART 1 – How to Start a Podcast Learn… Continue reading Podcasting: Everything you need to know to start and grow a successful show.
How to turn off Find My iPhone or iPad location information for sale and transfer of ownership.
Selling or Buying an iPhone or iPad If you sell an iPhone or iPad, as the seller you will be required to disable the Find My Device feature. This is essential because as long as that feature is turned on, the device remains locked to the seller’s Apple user account and can’t fully be used… Continue reading How to turn off Find My iPhone or iPad location information for sale and transfer of ownership.
This Malware Can Attack Using the Mail Program on 1.5 Billion Apple iPhone and iPad Devices. Take action now.
UPDATE – 20 May 2020 at 7:45 PM SUMMARY It’s time to update your iPhone and iPad devices (found in Settings > General > Software Update) and then enable the Mail program for your various accounts (found in Settings > Passwords & Accounts). MORE DETAILS Apple has released an update to replace iOS 3.4.1 with… Continue reading This Malware Can Attack Using the Mail Program on 1.5 Billion Apple iPhone and iPad Devices. Take action now.
How to make a high quality audio or video recording with two people in different locations.
This page describes the equipment and process required to make a high quality audio or video recording with two people in different locations. In summary, both participants will want to have a phone to communicate and a good quality recording device. Then, the two high quality recordings will be merged to make a single recording.… Continue reading How to make a high quality audio or video recording with two people in different locations.
How to Share an iPad Voice Memo Audio Recording and Save on Google Drive
The Voice Memo program on iPhone and iPad lets you make high quality audio recordings. By default, they are saved to iCloud across your devices, and will even show up on an Apple computer automatically if you are logged into iCloud. However, Sharing these recordings can be a bit tricky. The file size can be… Continue reading How to Share an iPad Voice Memo Audio Recording and Save on Google Drive
Home Security: Video Surveillance Cameras
Quick Recommendation There are numerous factors to consider when buying a home security camera system. Those factors are all described below. Here’s a quick recommendation that would serve many people’s needs. The HeimVision HM241 1080P Wireless Security Camera System [View/Buy] is about $200 and has four cameras with a capacity for up to eight cameras.… Continue reading Home Security: Video Surveillance Cameras
VICE News: Moscow’s Facial Recognition Tech Will Outlast the Coronavirus (16 Apr 2020)
MOSCOW – The Russian capital is home to a network of 178,000 surveillance cameras. Thousands of these cameras are already connected to facial recognition software under a program called “Safe City.” Police claim the technology has helped arrest more than 300 people. Now, as part of the response to COVID-19, authorities are trying to bring… Continue reading VICE News: Moscow’s Facial Recognition Tech Will Outlast the Coronavirus (16 Apr 2020)
Email Extortion Scam: A blackmailer has your password and claims to have a video of you.
Crowdsourced Threat Radar As a tech consultant supporting a large user community, I’m frequently contacted when people experience things that are out of the ordinary. So, I’m regularly made aware of phone scams, fake antivirus programs, imposter tech support pop-up ads, and malicious email campaigns. It’s like a crowdsourced human radar system for early detection… Continue reading Email Extortion Scam: A blackmailer has your password and claims to have a video of you.
COVID Symptom Tracker
The COVID Symptom Tracker is an app to help scientists and medical professionals study and limit the spread of COVID-19 (the Coronavirus). The data gathering is part of a non-profit initiative supported by a consortium of healthcare researchers and providers. How It Works Here’s how the COVID Symptom Tracker app works: GIVE. In one minute… Continue reading COVID Symptom Tracker
Should I rent or buy my DSL or cable modem?
The Discovery It happens to everyone eventually. You’re looking at your internet bill and noticing a fee of $10 – $15 per month for modem rental. Then you see on Amazon that you could buy a cable modem or DSL modem for about $50 to $100. Perhaps part of the monthly fee is for having… Continue reading Should I rent or buy my DSL or cable modem?