Interesting Internet Finds
Steve Costello, SEFCUG
In the course of going through the more than 300 RSS feeds, I often run across things that I think might be of interest to other user group members.
The following are some items I found interesting during the month of June 2020.
Why Am I Getting Calls When Do Not Disturb Is On
https://www.guidingtech.com/why-getting-calls-do-not-disturb-on/
This is a question I had myself. After reading this post and applying what I learned, it is no longer a problem for me. If you keep getting calls while do not disturb is on, check out this post for a solution.
The Ultimate Guide To Privacy On Android
https://www.computerworld.com/article/3545530/ultimate-guide-to-privacy-on-android.html
If you are an Android user, like me, you should check out this post. About every six months, or so, I run checks on most of the items outlined here. I use a paid VPN whenever I am not using my home Wi-Fi, and I encourage others to do the same.
Why Am I Connected To Wi-Fi But Not The Internet?
https://www.howtogeek.com/676918/why-am-i-connected-to-wi-fi-but-not-the-internet/
I am sure that at one time or another you have shown to be connected to Wi-Fi but not connected to the internet. If you would like to know more about why that happens and what might be a solution, check out this post.
Vivaldi Browser Tips And Tricks
https://www.thewindowsclub.com/vivaldi-browser-tips-and-tricks/
I have been using Vivaldi (on both Windows 10 and Linux) off and on for a few months now, and I like it. This post gives some tips and tricks, that should make using it a better experience.
Can You Use Bluetooth Speakers If Your TV isn’t Bluetooth Ready?
I have two TVs that are over 10 years old but work fine. I have plenty of Bluetooth speakers and headphones, but neither TV supports Bluetooth. (Note: I have a soundbar hooked to the main TV now, and it supports Bluetooth.)
How To Reduce Microphone Background Noise On Your PC
https://www.maketecheasier.com/reduce-microphone-background-noise-on-pc/
I have been attending a lot of Zoom conferences since the COVID-19 crisis started. There are sometimes where participants have a lot of background noise in their audio. So, I thought this would be good to post for those having problems.