1. How HTTPS Works (Broadly) HTTPS (HyperText Transport Protocol Secure) uses TLS (Transport Layer Security) encryption to secure communication between your browser and the website. It encrypts: It does not encrypt: 🧠 Takeaway: HTTPS protects content, but not metadata. It…
🎬 1. Plan Your Video 📹 2. Record Yourself Holding the Phone (Intro Clip) 📱 3. Record the Phone Screen On Android: On iPhone: 👇 4. Add a Virtual Finger or Pointer 🖼️ 5. Picture-in-Picture (Your Face in the Corner)…
An easy introduction to URLs There is a lot of good information available on the Internet. Please take a few minutes to learn the basics.A good place to get started is Understanding URLs. The components of a URL A URL…
Online shopping has become a necessity for many, but the risk of sharing credit card information with unfamiliar websites can be a concern—especially for seniors who may not shop online as frequently. PayPal offers a safer alternative, allowing you to make…
The Tech Café at U3A Box Hill has now run three sessions, and what a journey it has been! Like any great adventure, it has had its unexpected twists, surprising discoveries, and a touch of good-natured chaos. We set off…
This guide will show you how to download photos from iCloud in two ways: Instructions are included for Mac and Windows PC. 1. Download Selected Photos from iCloud On a Mac Using iCloud.com (Web Browser Method) Using the Photos App…
One of the best source of information about Amazon’s changes to the Kindle eBook ecosystem is the YouTube channel CriminOlly (@CriminOllyBlog).Olly explains your options in this video (a written summary is below): Introduction Recent changes to Amazon’s Kindle platform have…
Starting February 26, 2025, Amazon will remove the option to download purchased Kindle books to a computer for manual transfer via USB. This change effectively ends the easiest way to back up your purchases or convert them for non-Kindle devices…
Here are a few economical, well-regarded mesh WiFi systems from non-Chinese-owned brands that support Ethernet backhaul. All of these come in 2- or 3-node kits (with the option to expand) and are suitable for larger homes. 1. Amazon Eero Series…
A Little Bit of Care Goes a Long Way: Simple Tips for Maintaining Your Computer. We’ve all been there—turning on our computer or tablet just to quickly check a bank balance, pay a bill, or log in to a government…