Interesting Internet Finds – WE July 8, 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

Google Chrome With Native Cast Integration

http://www.ghacks.net/2016/07/04/google-chrome-native-cast/
I like this, because once it is rolled out to my Chrome, I will be able to get rid of one more extension. If you cast from your Chrome browser, this will make it easier.

Is Incognito Mode The Answer To Your Privacy Concerns?

https://www.maketecheasier.com/incongito-mode-answer-privacy-concern/
This subject is confusing for a lot of users. If you are one of those users, check out this post for an easy explanation of what incognito mode does and how it works.

Android’s Confusing “Do Not Disturb” Settings, Explained

http://www.howtogeek.com/260225/androids-confusing-do-not-disturb-settings-explained/
After reading this post I have adjusted my “do not disturb settings”. I did not know that I could adjust them, so just turned “do not disturb” on thinking it was only an on/off option. Check this out for yourself if you have Lollipop or Marshmallow.

What Are Those Folders In Your Linux Root Directory?

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/folders-linux-root-directory/
If you are just starting to play around with a Linux distribution, you are probably wondering what is up with all those system folders. Well, wonder no more. This MakeUseOf post explains what is stored in them and the purpose of those stored files.

Does Getting Porn Spam Mean You’ve Been Surfing Porn Sites?

https://askleo.com/does_getting_porn_spam_mean_that_youve_been_surfing_porn_sites/
I have had some people take me aside and sheepishly ask me about why they are getting spam for porn sites. I have assured them that it does not explicitly mean they have surfed porn sites, but Leo gives a much more detailed explanation than I can come up with. So, if you or someone you know start to get porn spam, read this post and refer others who ask you about spam porn.

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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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