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  San Francisco Towers Technology Classes Facilitated by Jason Dare / (415) 240-4843 / sftowershelp@gmail.com Thursdays (Main Lounge) 11AM-12PM 1st Thursday - Windows Computers 2nd Thursday - Macintosh Computers 3rd Thursday - iOS/iPad & Android 4th Thursday - Any Technology Class Topics for the Year January / February Back to the Basics / Understanding Emails / Basic Internet Searching and Browser Management / Scanning / Troubleshooting Basic Problems / Helpful Tips & Tricks March Personalize and Customize Your Computer or Device / Important Settings to Change / Managing Notifications April Discover the Internet / Searching for Information Online / Handy Online Tools / Surfing the Web Safely May What is Software or Apps? / How to Add Software or Apps / Cleanup Software or Apps / Customize Software or Apps June Protect Your Computer or Device / Safety & Privacy Settings / Dealing with SPAM / Protect Yourself from Scams, Malware, Viruses July Back to the Basics / Underst...

 Legacy Contacts in iOS https://www.wsj.com/articles/ios-15-digital-legacy-iphone-11639488636 What is Bitcoin? https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/crypto/what-is-bitcoin/ Technology Explained https://www.bbc.com/news/av/technology-59292691

Block and get notified about spam calls. Each wireless carrier has their own SPAM call blocker app or subscription. Verizon - https://www.verizon.com/solutions-and-services/call-filter/ ATT - https://www.att.com/support/article/wireless/KM1212786 TMobile - https://www.t-mobile.com/customers/scam-shield Get a call blocker for your landline from Amazon Many new phones include Audible Caller ID or call blocking included, like this Panasonic

Have trouble with your phone company? Contact the California Public Utilities Commission https://oag.ca.gov/consumers/general/telephones If you have a problem email or get a electronic form from the company's website, Via the Contact page or the Support page. Find the website's pages by scrolling to the bottom of the website to see an index of the important pages available on the website. What do I do if I see a banner appear on a website that asks if i want cookies or not? The website shows the banner because it's a requirement of the European Union. Cookies can be good and bad. Usually the bad is because there is no privacy and the information is passed along to advertisers. Avoid keeping cookies by surfing Incognito/Privately     Push the 3 dots/lines on the far right, or File Menu of your browser and choose new incognito/private window.     iOS device push the Two overlapping squares and choose Private Add your health records to the iOS H...

State of California Digital COVID Vaccine Record  https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov/ Complete all the required information and if they need more information, submit it. Using an email address is easiest and you will get confirmation or a link to submit more information if your records weren't found. Vaccine Record Support -  https://chat.myturn.ca.gov To get a digital version of your ID/Passport and COVID vaccine card     Take a photo of the card     Email the photo of the card to yourself (press the arrow pointing out of the box)     Open the email in your computer     Download the photo     Upload the photo to the CA website as requested Consumers Beware of Higher prices on Amazon than big box stores like Target, Walmart, Safeway, etc. Example, glass cleaner Amazon $7/bottle vs. $2.50/bottle at Target https://www.amazon.com/Sprayway-Glass-Cleaner-Cans-Pack/dp/B072L2CFBB/ref=sr_1_7?crid=3L0BU94Z3HP62&dchild=1&keyword...

 Update your iOS device to Version 14.8 to improve security flaws. 1. Open Settings 2. Go to General 3. Choose Software Update 4. Choose Download and Install **start and update when you know you don't need to use your device for at least an hour** Update (essential, fixes flaws) vs. Upgrade (changes design, feature enhancements) Upgrade to iOS 15 - OPTIONAL remember if it's not broken don't fix it. https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-15/ Upgrade to Windows 11 - don't suggest trying to upgrade on a computer more than 2 years old https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-11 Watch Dreamforce Online for Free - learn about Salesforce https://www.salesforce.com/plus/experience/Dreamforce_2021?d=cta-eyebrow-1-ungated-crm_df_signup Search for other events online and attend virtually as most have an online format because of Covid-19 Try Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/

Best Browsers If your browser isn't broken, don't fix it. BUT... if you surf, browse the internet and google frequently a more secure browser like www.brave.com is recommended. It's okay to have 2 browsers for different uses. Use current browser for everyday email, banking, amazon, etc. Browse on Google with "Brave Browser" Security If you search on the internet frequently. Beyond just email, the bank, amazon and other conventional websites. Get Malware protection - www.malwarebytes.com Malwarebytes is faster than Norton, Mcafee, etc. More protection than just Windows Antivirus. Save Passwords in Your Browser Don't save email, financial institution passwords in the browser. But it's okay to save other passwords. Look at the passwords saved by clicking the three dots/lines on the top right and go to passwords or Settings/Preferences to find your password list. You can then view, edit and remove passwords for websites that have been saved. My Computer Is Slo...