A recent post from Tom’s Hardware explains how you can transfer files between Bluetooth equipped devices such as a Laptop, phone or tablet. The example given is a Windows scanario, but the technique is similar for Apple devices. Read how to do it 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.
Find ‘pictures of you’ on the Internet
Ever wondered what photos of you (or your doppleganger) have been published on the Internet? You can find those photos by using the PimEyes AI website that will search the Internet for any photos that may have been published by yourself or others on websites. Read about this AI app here in an article published recently by Unilad.
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.
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.
TikTok a security risk?
Researchers have discovered that TikTok’s in-app browser can monitor your keystrokes, including passwords and credit cards. Should you be worried? Check out the ABC News article here.
Which AI digital assistant is best?
it is not so easy to determine which of the Siri vs Alexa vs Google Assistant vs Bixby AIs are best. It all comes down to what you need to do. Read Android Authority’s article on the topic here to discover more.
Update your Apple devices NOW!!!
Just in case you missed all the news about this yesterday in the media, Apple have found a major security flaw in their software that is being used by hackers to ‘actively exploit’ and take control of iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers. If you haven’t already, please update your Apple devices immediately!! Read more about this serious situation in The Guardian’s recent article here.
Create a secure folder on your phone
There are times when you might pass you phone to somebody else to view a webpage or some of your photos, but you won’t want them to trawl through your important files. In those instances you will want a secure folder that will stop access without appropriate access rights. Wired explain how to set up a secure folder on your phone here.
Download & watch YouTube videos offline
Gizmodo have just written an article explaining how to download and watch YouTube video offline for those times when you have poor or no Internet connection, such as on an aircraft or commuting. Read how to do it here.
Extending the life of your Android & iPhone
We all rely heavily and spend a lot of money on the smartphone technology we use in our daily lives. Read Kim Komando’s article in USA Today here to discover some tips on how to enhance this investment by extending the life of your smartphone technology.
What is the iPhone’s “WiFi calling” feature?
Did you know you can get your iPhone to use Wi-Fi to make and receive calls in areas where there are issues with cellular signals. Geeky Gadgets explains what Wi-Fi Calling is and how to set it up in their article here.
Is using TikToc worth the risk?
There has been much chatter on the Aussie News stations these last couple of days about the risks of using the TikToc app. Malwarebytes Labs have just published a blog detailing what some of the media are sensationalising on the News stations lately. You can read their blog here to determine just how much of your personal information is potentially at risk of being used neferiously.
How to clear your iPhone cache
As in my previous post, iPhones also build up a mass of cached files over time that will start to impact the performance of the Internet browsers on the phone. CNET have written another article explaining how to remove these pesky files, read how to do it here.