Interesting Internet Finds – WE May 13, 2016

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I publish Interesting Internet Finds monthly in the Boca Raton Computer Society’s Boca Bits monthly newsletter, and share them through APCUG‘s PUSH program with other computer/technology user group newsletter editors.

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Each month, I find many more things than I can use, so have decided to start publishing some of those that were not used for the newsletter on this blog most Fridays.

I do not go into much depth about each one, I just put them out there for you. Check them out for yourself and let me know what you think by leaving a comment.

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Titles, Links, Short Description of Interesting Finds

How To Stop Auto Playing Videos

http://www.ghacks.net/2016/05/06/how-to-stop-auto-playing-videos/
I hate it when videos auto play, especially when on mobile. ghacks.net has tips for stopping the auto play in desktop and mobile browsers.

4 Reasons Why You’re Taking Blurry Pictures [Android]

https://www.maketecheasier.com/blurry-pictures-android/
Are your smartphone pictures blurry? If so, check out this post from MakeTechEasier. Though the title says Android, the same information applies to just about any smartphone.

What Is The Microsoft .NET Framework, And Why Is It Installed On My PC?

http://www.howtogeek.com/253588/what-is-the-microsoft-net-framework-and-why-is-it-installed-on-my-pc/
If you have ever wondered what the .NET Framework is all about, this HowToGeek post is a must read.

How To Permanently Delete Files From Dropbox

https://www.theinternetpatrol.com/how-to-permanently-delete-files-from-dropbox/
Did you know that when you delete files in Dropbox they are not really deleted? I didn’t until I read this post from The Internet Patrol. I followed the instructions in the post and regained a lot of space.

Here’s How To Browse The Web As Privately As Possible

http://www.pcmech.com/article/heres-browse-web-privately-possible/
This post explains that browsing the web anonymously is just about impossible, but it also tells how to do it as privately as possible.

Disclaimer

I have not necessarily checked each link or process out, but if listed I have used the site enough to trust them.

That said, please let me know if something doesn’t work correctly, or the listed site has incorrect information.

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