Users of KeePass password manager software need to be aware of a flaw that could potentially expose their primary password. Read LapTopMag‘s article to discover more about the flaw and some strategies to protect yourself here.
What is Malvertising?
Searching for items online can now expose you to malicious ads via malvertising. What is it, and how can it create a whole world of pain for you? Read Malwarebytes article here to discover more.
Your iPhone can help you sleep
Huffpost.com have published an article about a little known feature on iOS 15 and greater iPhones that will help you sleep better. Discover more about the built-in white noise feature here.
Convert your favorite Website to an App
Did you know you can convert your favorite web sites into Windows, OSX and Linux desktop apps? Read the article by the MakeUseOf guys here to discover how.
Free flight simulator hidden in Google Earth
Tom’s Guide have just published an article detailing how you can run the Flight Simulator built into Google Earth. Discover more here.
Need help Brainstorming?
In the corporate world, brainstorming is a great way for many people to work on a problem. However getting the right people involved or tackling an issue by yourself can be a challenge. AI to the rescue. Inc.Australia have just published an article discussing how ChatGPT can be an extremely useful tool to help you brainstorm. Check it out here.
Why you should delete TikTok
Having worked in the IT industry for over 40 years, I’ve always thought that technology was for good and made everyone’s lives better. However, when social media became fashionable, I was highly skeptical. I have since seen just how destructive to society it has become and am glad I never got tempted to join the band wagon. The MakeUseOf guys have published an article about TikTok recommending we should all delete our accounts today. Find out why here.
Using Google Maps when there is no cell phone reception
Google Maps is a great app for finding your way around and getting directions in unfamiliar territory; however it simply doesn’t work if you have no connection to the Internet. CNET have just published an article explaining how you can download maps in advance, so that you can use them offine. Read their very useful tip here.
Want to talk to your computer?
The MakeUseOf.com guys have just written an article explaining how you can use a new free AI program from OpenAI called Whisper to take your spoken speech and turn it into a text file. It will even translate a foreign language to English while transcribing it into a text file. Find out more; how to install and use in their article here.
ChatGPT tutorials
I’ve referred to ChatGPT before, and it has now become the fastest growing App of all time (see MakeUseOf.com’s article here). This is a disruptive new AI chatbot technology from Elon Musk’s Open AI. There are now a growing number of video tutorials available on YouTube that will show you how to set up, use, and then exploit this technology. Here’s a good crash course on ChatGPT I saw today to help get you started.
13 money making opportunities using AI
A new AI chatbot called ChatGPT from Open AI, co-founded by Elon Musk, is taking the world by storm, by being able to engage in real conversations and respond with human-like text. Niche Pursuits have just published an article suggesting a number of ways of exploiting this technology to make money. Read more here.
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How to remove all private data from your old computer
After upgrading to a new computer, what do you need to do to your old computer before you dispose of it? Consumer Reports have written an article explaing how to wipe your old computer clean of personal data to protect your privacy. Read it here.
WhatsApp ‘Martinelli’ hoax doing the rounds again
Don’t clog up the Internet by passing on a warning of a new WhatsApp threat. It is a hoax, it will not impact your device, and has been run a number of times in the past. Read about it in a recent Malwarebytes Labs posting here.
Discover the most useful shortcuts for your devices
Most of us know the standard “cut & paste” shortcuts, but there are so many others that can make us more productive on our devices. Read LifeHackers article about other lesser known PC, Mac, and iPad keyboard shortcuts here.