Interesting Internet Finds – WE February 12, 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.

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Titles, Links, Short Description of Interesting Finds

4 Ways To Secure Your Google Account

https://www.maketecheasier.com/secure-google-account
Are you a Google user? If so, you should check out this MakeTechEasier post to make sure your account is secure. I followed what was posted, and have added to my calendar to review once a month.

Going Paperless 2.0: Searching In Evernote, Part 1 Of 4: “Who”?

http://www.jamierubin.net/2016/02/09/going-paperless-2-0-searching-in-evernote-part-1-of-4-who/
Jamie Rubin explains how he makes searching in Evernote easier. In this first of 4 parts the concentration is on who the note pertains to.

Good News, Sourceforge Stops Bundling Adware With Installers

http://www.ghacks.net/2016/02/10/good-news-sourceforge-stops-bundling-adware-with-installers/
This ghacks.net post explains how Sourceforge may again become the go to resource for open source software.

Older Kindles Require Updated Software By March 22 To Download Books And Use Kindle Services

http://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/2016/02/10/older-kindles-require-updated-software-by-march-22-to-download-books-and-use-kindle-services/
If you are like me and have an older Kindle, this is a must read post from The eBook Reader blog.

Tech Lolz: A Guide For Geeks Who Are Support For Their Non-Tech Friends

http://www.digitalcitizen.life/tech-lolz-guide-geeks-who-are-support-their-non-tech-friends
A lot of you, like me, probably support non-tech friends. If that is the case, read this post for some things to keep in mind.

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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