Interesting Internet Finds – WE October 21, 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

Chromebooks: The Smart Person’s Guide

http://www.techrepublic.com/article/chromebooks-the-smart-persons-guide/
If you are thinking about getting a Chromebook, check out this post to learn more about them and the Chrome OS.

Microsoft Update Catalog Works With Any Browser Now

http://www.ghacks.net/2016/10/15/microsoft-update-catalog-works-with-any-browser-now/
If you are a Windows user, this makes it easier to get specific updates.

[LOCKED] Extra Security For Your Google Accounts

http://askbobrankin.com/locked_extra_security_for_your_google_accounts.html
Bob Rankin does a good job of explaining two factor authentication (2FA) for your Google accounts. If you aren’t already using 2FA, check this post and start using it.

Two-Factor Authentication: Who Has It And How To Set It Up

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2456400,00.asp
While the Bob Rankin post above dealt mostly with Google, this PC Magazine posting lists many others that use it and how to set it up with them.

Forget Megapixels, These Are The Phone Camera Specs To Look For

http://android.wonderhowto.com/how-to/forget-megapixels-these-are-phone-camera-specs-look-for-0174292/
Though this information comes from an Android specific site, the information relates to any smartphone cameras. I stopped worrying about megapixels years ago, but didn’t consider the other specs.

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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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