Interesting Internet Finds – WE August 7, 2015

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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.

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Titles, Links, Short Description of Finds

Google Photos: How to Share Accounts

http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/56014/google-photos-how-to-share-accounts/ This trick can come in handy. But, like it says in the post, make sure you trust your partner with it.

Newly Upgraded to Windows 10? Three Things to Look Out For

http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/newly-upgraded-windows-10-three-things-look-out.htm
Some of you may have upgraded to Windows 10 already. If you are one of them, check out this post from gizmo’s freeware.

How to Downgrade Windows 10 to Your Previous Version

http://www.groovypost.com/howto/downgrade-windows-10-previous-windows-version/
Upgraded to Windows 10 and want to go back to your original version? If so, read this groovypost first for instructions and cautions.

How Should I Back Up My Computer Before An Operating System Upgrade?

https://askleo.com/how-should-i-back-up-my-computer-before-an-operating-system-upgrade/
Strange as it seems, there are people who have never done an image backup and restore. Leo gives several options for backing up your computer before an operating system upgrade. With the great interest in the Windows 10 upgrade, this is important.

Going Paperless: On the Qualities of Useful Paper

http://www.jamierubin.net/2015/08/04/going-paperless-on-the-qualities-of-useful-paper/
Jamie explains why getting to totally paperless is not going to happen. He also tells about his personal two types of paper that keep him from the total paperless ideal, and why he has stopped trying to get rid of them.

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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