Category: Presentations 2023
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How Password Managers make passwords easy.
On Thursday 28 September, we looked at how Password Manager programs can simplify the management of our passwords that need to be complex – but do they need to be easy to remember? How is your data at Risk? Unless … Read more
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Getting a new Smartphone – Caveat emptor!
On Thursday 21 September, we looked at the ins and outs of buying a new smartphone. This discussion resulted from a conversation on the JCC WhatsApp Chatline about what constituted a good bargain! Most smartphones these days are capable of … Read more
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Foldable Smartphones 2023 – Hyped up to be Hip
After years of being hailed as the next best thing, foldable smartphones are finally hitting the market – albeit a niche and expensive market! The leader is Korea’s Samsung which launched a series of TV ads mostly featuring its Galaxy … Read more
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Various Internet Search Engines compared
On Thursday, June 22, we took a look at different Internet Search Engines. These have evolved a long way from early keyword matching, when you had to be very specific about the topic you were looking for and any spelling … Read more
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Artificial Intelligence Apps, web services and Browser extensions – are they worth using?
On June 15th we followed up on ChatGPT to look more generally at AI apps, browser extensions and web services. We have been using AI Apps for years in the form of digital assistants such as Siri, (Apple), Cortana (Microsoft), … Read more
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Artificial Intelligence and Chat GPT Updates
Here’s a link to our previous presentation on Chat GPT in February 2023:https://javeacomputerclub.com/2023/02/17/chatgpt-investigated-well-written-fact-and-fantasy-shows-it-doesnt-understand-what-its-saying/ And here are some links from Thursday June 8th presentation Armageddon – has been predicted since year dot, but we are still here. The latest scare … Read more
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Domestic Solar Panel installations – it’s complicated !
On Thursday 25th May, Peter Breger gave us a fascinating detailed account of his experience installing a domestic solar power installation at home – and it’s complicated with many variables! When deciding what type of installation you might have, one … Read more
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Tarting up WhatsApps and e-mails
Decorating messages – or adding a bit of make-up! Messages in Internet messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram and Facebook can be enhanced (if that’s the word) by using emoticons, emojis, animated GIFs, stickers and images. These are all visual … Read more
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Extra cloud storage – paid plans or additional free storage with another provider?
On Thursday, April 27th we looked at what to do when your Cloud storage fills up, focusing on paid upgrades and alternative storage providers. Chris quickly ran through some of the services described on this site: Best Cloud Storage Services: … Read more
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Phishing and Scamming it’s getting worse!
On Thursday April 20th we looked at the latest information on Phishing and Scamming which seems to be getting more frequent and more sophisticated. Certainly, the British Tabloids are full of it! “Google says you’ve won a prize”: https://www.thesun.co.uk/tech/22071851/google-prize-search-reward-redeem-scam-warning/ “Get … Read more