Apple Lock Tool Dangers

“Apple hasn’t said why it pulled the site, but MacRumors suggested it could be linked to a scheme that lets hackers steals valid serial numbers from existing iOS users.

Hackers could plug an invalid IMEI into Apple’s online tool and change one or two characters until they found a serial number that was functional. That serial number, which belongs to a legitimate Apple device owner, could then be used to unlock a previously bricked iPhone or iPad.

The hack could explain complaints from iPhone 7 owners who found their new devices inexplicably locked to another Apple ID account, according to MacRumors.”

https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-pulls-online-activation-lock-tool/

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Free File Compression/Encryption

Whether you are backing up your files locally with a hard drive or a USB Flash Drive or via the cloud, I recommend encrypting them for your security.

There are many free file encryption packages and many paid packages. The free one I prefer is 7-zip. It is excellent for compressing files for emails & the web. It also can password protect and Encrypt them with AES 256 security, which is an excellent, if not bulletproof way to protect your files.

You can download it for free here:

http://www.7-zip.org/download.html

There are more powerful and easier to use paid packages available, but for a free package, it is hard to beat. There are also many add-on packages available to make it perform specific tasks. And many of them are also free.

Download it and check it out.

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Free Online Storage

Consider using a free file encryptor for your security if using services that don’t provide it. Most do not.

Google Drive – 15 GB https://www.google.com/drive/

The most free storage.

OneDrive- 5 GB https://onedrive.live.com/about/en-us/

If you are thinking of buying more storage,check out the Office 365 Personal 1TB offer.

DropBox – 2 GB https://www.dropbox.com/

IDrive – 5GB https://www.idrive.com/

Excellent for not just storage and file sharing but also for file backup. Includes file encryption. The most extra features for free. If you do decide to purchase additional storage, please be aware that there is a history of customer service issues with this company on paid accounts.

Each service has different pros & cons. Many have found that using more than one free service and storing different types of files on a specific service is an excellent approach to using free online storage providers.

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This text crashes your iPhone

A combination of emojis can confuse iOS 10 into temporarily crashing. Here’s what you need to know.

https://www.cnet.com/news/this-text-can-crash-your-iphone-apple/

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Phishing Scam Alert!

Beware of this email Phishing Scam.

https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2017/01/gmail-phishing-data-uri/

Scam:

Proper:

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YouTube Videos On The Cheap

Once you have decided to make videos there are some immediate questions if your budget is limited.

1.) What will I use to create those Videos or Slideshows?

http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/best-free-video-editing-apps/

http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-video-editing-program.htm

2.) How will I create my own images to use in those videos?

You can always use your smartphone or digicam for basic short quick images, but if you want longer videos or things like wide angle, whole room sound, and outdoor action, then you will want a higher end webcam and/or the ultimate, a camcorder.

http://www.toptenreviews.com/computers/peripherals/best-webcams/

https://www.cnet.com/topics/camcorders/best-camcorders/

3.) If I don’t create them myself, where will I get the images & music?

https://pixabay.com/ – A great place for copyright free images.

Music is a lot more difficult, try the YouTube Copyright Free Music channel.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCht8qITGkBvXKsR1Byln-wA

Also my favorite for basic background music for slides and videos is

http://audionautix.com/

Very limited selection, but nice for choosing by mood and speed.

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Your New Free Phone #

“Google Voice gives you one number for all of your phones — a phone number that is tied to you, not to a device or a location. Make and pick up calls, send and get texts, and read and listen to voicemails on your phone, tablet, or computer. Almost all calls to the U.S. and Canada are free.”

You can select a specific free new number, or you can use your existing number.

Features:

Google Voicemail

Call Forwarding

Call Recording

Text

Voicemail transcriptions

ListenIN

Custom voicemail greetings

Blocking callers

Conference calling

International Calling

Google can be used for personal or business use. The business advantages and uses are numerous. And most features are FREE!

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