The Defense Department has declassified three videos that had previously been unofficially circulating in the public. The clips show three incidents described by the Defense Department as “unidentified aerial phenomena.” One of the videos was recorded in November 2004, and the other two were recorded in January 2015. (Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr 2020) Additional… Continue reading U.F.O. Navy Video Footage Confirmed by Defense Department (27 Apr 2020)
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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.
The Outcomes Guide for Creators
Summary This document is an introductory guide to artists and creators wanting to get more exposure for their work, and possibly earn money from what they enjoy. Note: This is a companion document to “The Startup Guide for Creators.” In a Relationship with Art As a creator you are in a relationship with art, or… Continue reading The Outcomes Guide for Creators
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.
IRAN – Documentary by VICE Media (15 Apr 2020)
Over the past weeks and months, Iran has descended into chaos. From the downing of a passenger jet to the assassination of a top general, and now one of the world’s largest coronavirus outbreaks, life in the Islamic Republic is facing its toughest challenges since it was founded in 1979. Just days before all hell… Continue reading IRAN – Documentary by VICE Media (15 Apr 2020)
“The Wisdom of Crowds” – James Surowiecki (Video)
Summary These are videos of James Surowiecki talking about his book “The Wisdom of Crowds” and the principles it is based on. [View on Amazon] CMX (13 Jun 2016) James Surowiecki: The Power of the Collective. James Surowiecki, author of The Wisdom of Crowds and columnist for The New Yorker, explained to us exactly why… Continue reading “The Wisdom of Crowds” – James Surowiecki (Video)