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.
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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?
Where are Voice Memos Stored on an Apple Mac Computer with MacOS Catalina? [SOLVED]
Update: 4 Dec 2020 This article was originally posted on 11 Apr 2020. As of 4 Dec 2020, the challenge of finding saved recordings has mostly been solved. In the latest version of the Voice Memos software, you can now right click (or control left click) on a recording, then from the Services menu option… Continue reading Where are Voice Memos Stored on an Apple Mac Computer with MacOS Catalina? [SOLVED]
Doximity – Secure Healthcare Video Call for Doctors and Medical Professionals
About Doximity Doximity was established in 2011 with a mission to offer an online networking service for medical professionals. The platform offers its members curated medical news, case collaboration and messaging capabilities. Doximity Support You can get answers to many common support questions by visiting the Doximity Documentation Page or the Doximity Support Request Page… Continue reading Doximity – Secure Healthcare Video Call for Doctors and Medical Professionals
How to identify malicious spam and phishing emails
Introduction There are numerous advisories and guides to help people identify malicious emails. However, many of these documents are incomplete or incorrect. Some of the old guidelines to identify fake emails no longer apply. For example, in the past we were told to be suspicious of unknown senders, but to trust emails from people we… Continue reading How to identify malicious spam and phishing emails
Mediacom On-site Service and COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Health Precautions – Contactless Installation and Repair Procedures
The following communication was received from Mediacom this afternoon (3 Apr 2020) at 2:15 PM CT and it outlines their safety procedures for delivering home and business services. It’s a good example for other service providers to follow. New Contactless Installation and Repair Procedures Dear [Customer Name], In response to social distancing directives issued by… Continue reading Mediacom On-site Service and COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Health Precautions – Contactless Installation and Repair Procedures