So, we went over the problems Zoom has been having in hour one. Now? Let’s talk about fixing those problems! How DO you make your Zoom meeting more secure? Zoom! Security – Part 2 Join Jonathan, LD, and Sam as we discuss this popular teleconference service!
Working from Home! With Links! (3/28/20 Part 1)
Many folks are having to work remotely versus going to the office and being around people. Are you one of them? First time to this experience? Fear not, we’re talking about it! Working Remotely Useful links for you! https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-work-from-home-without-losing-your-mind/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/kerryhannon/2013/09/02/10-tips-for-working-from-home/#2a5480b787ad https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-set-up-a-workable-home-office-1977403 https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/best-apps-for-a-second-phone-number/
Stuck at home? Don’t go CrAzY! (3/28/20 Part 2)
Quarantines. Is this your first one? Well, you might need some help trying to deal with the abundance of unstructured time you hadn’t planned on! No Need Stir Crazy! We’ll be talking about that this time! And as mentioned, now is a great time to try Audible too! You can get a free audiobook plus 30 days free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/MauiOnline. https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/03/how-to-keep-your-sanity-when-you-feel-like-the-world-is-going-crazy/ https://www.q-a.net/maui-computer-learning/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2020/03/16/social-distancing-free-virtual-tours/5060244002/ https://www.radiotimes.com/news/radio/2020-03-20/audible-just-made-hundreds-of-titles-completely-free-to-help-during-coronavirus-crisis/ https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/g31668402/free-workouts-coronavirus/ https://www.health.com/fitness/coronavirus-at-home-workout https://www.romper.com/p/20-video-chatting-activities-for-grandparents-kids-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic-22629324 https://www.librarieshawaii.org/
Maui County/Local COVID updates! (3/21/20 Part 1)
Useful Links for Maui County residents regarding COVID: Maui COVID Updates Hawai’i State’s official COVID site – https://hawaiicovid19.com/ What’s been shut down? (3/14/20) – https://mauinow.com/2020/03/14/covid-19-list-of-whats-canceled-closed-or-postponed-on-maui/ Get email updates from the Maui County – https://www.mauicounty.gov/2370/COVID-19-Coronavirus-Information Get email updates from Hawai’i State – https://health.hawaii.gov/news/covid-19-updates/ Maui County Civic Alerts – https://www.mauicounty.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?CID=87&sort=date Mayor Victorino’s initial proclamation (3/18/20) – https://www.mauicounty.gov/DocumentCenter/View/121453/County-of-Maui—Public-Health-Emergency-Rules?bidId= Clarifications (3/19/20) – https://www.mauicounty.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=9927 HMSA helping members with COVID (3/10/20) – https://hmsa.com/media-center/2020/03/coronavirus-pressrelease/ Kaiser Permanente info site for COVID – https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/coronavirus-information From an Alert Internet Surfer! The State of Hawai‘i Department of Health has created a website dedicated to providingCOVID-19 information and resources to the community: https://hawaiicovid19.com/ Aloha United Way has created a hotline in partnership with DOH to answer COVID-19 questions: Dial 211 Information for Employers: The Hawai‘i Chamber of Commerce has produced a COVID-19 micro-site that is geared toward employers in Hawai‘i: https://covid19.cochawaii.org/frequently-asked-questions/ The Hawai‘i Department of Labor and Industrial Relations has workplace information for employers: http://labor.hawaii.gov/get-the-latest-covid-19-workplace-updates/ The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has helpful information on stress management during this crisis: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html And, if you want some tips on how to wash your hands well? Hey, Alton Brown has you covered!
Generalized COVID information and updates! (3/21/20 Part 2)
Useful links! Useful COVID Links Snope’s general fact checking for COVID! https://www.snopes.com/collections/new-coronavirus-collection/ World Health Organization site for COVID. https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus#tab=tab_1 Q&A on COVID (3/9/20) – https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses Corona Virus Myth-busting – https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters The EPA’s COVID site – https://www.epa.gov/coronavirus Will that cleaning stuff you bought work on COVID/Corona Virus? Best to check! – www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sars-cov-2 https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/frequently-asked-questions-about-list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sars-cov-2#Q3 The CDC’s website – https://www.cdc.gov/ Arstechnica’s comprehensive guide to Corona Virus/CORVID. https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/03/dont-panic-the-comprehensive-ars-technica-guide-to-the-coronavirus/ A bit of science if you’re so inclined – https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/03/covid-19-the-biology-of-an-effective-therapy/ Mental health is important! https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/03/how-to-keep-your-sanity-when-you-feel-like-the-world-is-going-crazy/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-intelligent-divorce/202003/how-manage-the-psychological-effects-quarantine https://www.wikihow.com/Keep-in-Touch-with-a-Quarantined-Relative-During-Coronavirus
Is Your News FRESH? (3/14/20 Part 1)
Checking That News! Information has an expiration date! What is the date on the website? No? Red Flag. Do they cite where they got the information from? If not, Red Flag. If they do… Is the cited source the original source? If not, go back to #2. If it is…? How old is it? Are there available updates? Places/things notorious for out of date information: Social Media “Special interest” sites Internet forums Where to get up-to-date information? Straight from the horse’s mouth as applicable (your bank, government office, etc) Find good, reputable sources for applicable information. Don’t be afraid to ask experts in the field And a quick update on COVID-19 on Maui (valid 3/14/20): https://www.staradvertiser.com/2020/03/14/breaking-news/two-visitors-on-kauai-test-positive-for-coronavirus-county-officials-announce/ Plus Arstechnica’s updated FAQ on it: https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/03/dont-panic-the-comprehensive-ars-technica-guide-to-the-coronavirus/
EARN IT? More like BURN IT! (3/14/20 Part 2)
The EFF has brought to our attention some BAAAAD legislation that’s being drafted. Even worse, its actually bi-partisan, coming from Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT). They go into a LOT of depth, and we’ll be going over this. S.3398 – EARN IT Act of 2020 If you’re afraid of government over-reach, unintended consequences, the safety and security of your online life, and freedom of speech? This is a show for you! This’s podcast is brought to you by Audible – get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/MauiOnline . Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player.
Its Moving Time! Readying your new computer! (3/7/20 Part 2)
So, you got your new computer, your got your old computer, and you’re ready to move in! You’re excited, you’re looking forward to the nice shiny machine, but… are you ready? Migration – Part 2 Jonathan goes over more moving tips and tricks!
Be secure on your phone! (2/22/20 Part 1)
Got a smart phone? Did you know its pretty much a computer? You probably take security seriously on your computer, so you should take it seriously there too! Mobile Security! So, tips and links to help you out! Use a PIN, Pattern, or Fingerprint reader. PINS and Patterns (android) are nice because you can change them, let other people know them if you need them to get into your phone, and you can change them. Fingerprints and biometrics are convenient, but aren’t foolproof. Also, whether or not they’re protected by the 4th and 5th Amendments is unclear right now. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2019/01/feds-forcing-mass-fingerprint-unlocks-is-an-abuse-of-power-judge-rules/ https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2017/01/court-rules-against-man-who-was-forced-to-fingerprint-unlock-his-phone/ Encrypt your phone. Its an easy way to protect your data, photos, contacts, and more. It doesn’t incur much performance hit these days. If you want to sell your phone, just resetting it doesn’t make your data unrecoverable. Encrypt THEN reset. https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/7-reasons-encrypt-smartphone-data/ https://gizmodo.com/why-you-should-be-encrypting-your-devices-and-how-to-ea-1798698901 Don’t jailbreak/root your phone. This is often done to add customizations or run pirated apps. You can break the security of an iPhone doing this, leaving you with little or no protection. Pirated apps from outside the official stores run significant risk of having malware. If you use wifi a lot or travel a lot, get a VPN service. https://www.pcmag.com/news/what-is-a-vpn-and-why-you-need-one
Don’t be a Pirate! Yaaaaar! (2/22/20 Part 2)
Computer piracy is probably more common than people admit. Especially in the business world. All those companies have tons of money, so no problem, right? Sorry, afraid not. Yarrr! Its illegal! Obviously, yeah. You want to save some money, but it could get you in trouble with the law. Employees (especially disgruntled ex-employees), even customers who know you’re pirating can actually report you with the possibility of getting a cash reward/bounty if you get busted. nopiracy.org The fines can be pretty bad (they’ve got rewards to pay out). https://techcrunch.com/2016/05/10/software-piracy-claims-can-ruin-your-business-and-reward-those-responsible/ While unlikely, a software vendor could possibly request an audit to make sure you’re in compliance. https://redmondmag.com/articles/2010/09/01/beware-the-bsa.aspx Its not safe! Trojans, malware, and viruses oh my! Many common programs have inexpensive alternatives, even free/open-source ones. LibreOffice or OpenOffice (OSS). GIMP, Inkscape, and Scribus for some of Creative Cloud. Affinity and others for cheap. Do you really NEED the big fancy name software? Being paid/legit means you can get support from the company. Important for updates. Important for compliance within your industry (HIPPA).