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Interesting Internet Finds

Steve Costello

While going through more than 300 RSS feeds, I often encounter things I think might interest other user group members. The following are some items I found interesting.

 

What To Do If You Forget Your Android Phone’s PIN, Pattern, Or Password

https://www.howtogeek.com/226942/what-to-do-if-you-forget-your-android-phone%e2%80%99s-pin-pattern-or-password/

It used to be easy to reset things if you forgot this information. Recently it has been becoming much harder. If you have an Android phone, you need to read this post.

 

Gmail: Send A Group Email

https://cynmackley.com/2022/09/12/gmail-send-a-group-email/

I know a lot of user group members use Gmail. But, I also know not everyone knows how to send a group email with Gmail. If you don’t know how to do this, read this post to learn how.

 

Streaming DVR Face-Off: YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, & The Rest

https://www.techhive.com/article/1072359/streaming-dvr-face-off-youtube-tv-hulu-live-tv-the-rest.html

If you are thinking of cord-cutting and are worried about having a DVR, this is a must-read post for you. There are even options given for antenna-only situations.

 

How To Create A USB Image To Back Up Your Data

https://www.maketecheasier.com/create-usb-image-data-backup/

This is a little bit more advanced than what I usually post. I use this process frequently enough that it has become a habit.

 

How To Make Android Faster: 11 Things That Work (And 3 That Don’t)

https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/android-faster-works/

I have Android phones and tablets, so this post got my attention. I am always looking for ways to make these devices work faster. I have used most of the tips at one time or another, and I no longer use the 3 that don’t work even before reading this.

 

What Is Smishing?

https://askleo.com/what-is-smishing/

I am sure you have heard of phishing, but do you know what smishing is? Check out this post to learn about it, what to watch for, and what to do about it.

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