Interesting Internet Finds – WE July 27, 2018

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I share Interesting Internet Finds through APCUG‘s PUSH program with 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 some 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 Create A Bootable USB Media Using Rufus For Installing Linux/Windows

https://fossbytes.com/create-bootable-usb-media-rufus-install-windows-linux/
I think every Windows user should be able to create bootable USB devices for installing Linux/Windows. I use and recommend Rufus for doing that. Check out this post that explains how to create them.

[HOWTO] Receive Faxes Without a Fax Machine

https://askbobrankin.com/howto_receive_faxes_without_a_fax_machine.html
If you need to receive the occasional fax, and don’t have a dedicated line, check out the options Bob Rankin talks about in this post.

5 Night Mode Apps for Android to Help You Read Better at Night

https://www.maketecheasier.com/night-mode-apps-for-android/
If you use an Android, and read on it at night, you need to get one of these apps. I have been using the one listed first and it works for me. You need to keep your eyes healthy, and one of these will help with that.

Warn your friends about tech support scams

https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2018/07/warn-your-friends-about-tech-support-scams
You know about tech support scams, but do your friends and family? This post from the FTC, explains what you should let them know.

The Different Ebook Formats Explained: EPUB, MOBI, AZW, IBA, and More

https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/ebook-formats-explained/
Do you read ebooks? Have you received an ebook in a format you don’t know? If either, or both of these answers are yes, read this post and learn if you can use it with your ereader or if you can convert it to make it readable for your device.

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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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