Interesting Internet Finds – WE April 28, 2017

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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

What Is Hard Drive Cache And What Does It Do?

https://www.pcmech.com/article/what-is-hard-drive-cache-and-what-does-it-do/
Do you know what a hard drive cache is and what it does? If you said no to either of both, you should read this post.

The Best VPNs For Linux Users

http://www.addictivetips.com/vpn/best-linux-vpn-providers/
Linux users need a VPN too. Check this post out to find out more.

Is It Time To Start Using An Adblocker?

https://askleo.com/time-start-using-adblocker/
I know a lot of you use and adblocker, I do not. Leo explains why he is starting to think it is time to start using adblockers.

6 Ways You Can Easily Improve Your VPN Speed

https://www.maketecheasier.com/improve-vpn-speed/
You have a VPN, but it is slow. Check out this post for ways to improve the VPN’s speed. (Note: I use two VPNs. Speed is not a problem for either one.)

How To Hide The Contents Of Sensitive Notifications, On Your Android Smartphone

http://www.digitalcitizen.life/how-hide-contents-sensitive-notifications-android
Have an Android, and want to hide the contents of notifications? Is check out this post for the easy way to do that.

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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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