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Category: Internet

Dealing with spam and phishing email

Posted on 17 July 202317 July 2023 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Dealing with spam and phishing email
Dealing with spam and phishing email

Many people just delete such email from their inbox. But the problem is you may continue to be inundated by emails from the sender. The correct way to deal with unwanted emails is this:- A. See if the sender if an organisation or person you’d corresponded with in the past, or signed up to their…

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Email, Internet

Phishing – Can you spot a phishing email?

Posted on 15 July 202314 March 2024 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Phishing – Can you spot a phishing email?
Phishing – Can you spot a phishing email?

Do you know what the “tell tale” signs are? Many are in the picture below – Scroll down to see if you spotted them all ! How many did you spot? Julia the PC GP Answers: A. Ppl Team – PayPal would not use this! B. Dear customer. If PayPal were actually writing to you,…

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Email, Internet, Online, Security

Laptop connection using a cable

Posted on 10 July 2023 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Laptop connection using a cable
Laptop connection using a cable

If you’ve bought a laptop in the last few years, you may well have found it doesn’t have a physical network port, called an Ethernet port, which looks like this image below:- If so, it doesn’t mean you can only connect the laptop to internet using wi-fi (though it is more convenient for most people)….

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Accessories, Internet, Online

Zoom meetings tip

Posted on 6 July 202331 October 2024 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Zoom meetings tip
Zoom meetings tip

Struggling with poor sound quality during a video-conference call in Zoom? If so, this super little tip – which takes just a minute to do – can restore your ability to hear others, and be heard. It did yesterday for me during a meeting when the host said they couldn’t hear me even though I…

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Apple, Internet, iPad, iPhone, Mobile devices, Online, Smartphones, Zoom

Zoom – Joining a meeting from an iPad

Posted on 29 June 2023 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Zoom – Joining a meeting from an iPad
Zoom – Joining a meeting from an iPad

This video gives clear, step by step guidance on how to join (and leave) a meeting from an iPad. Many beginners find such a device the easiest way of using Zoom.

Apple, Internet, iPad, Mobile devices, Online, Security

Facebook – Unable to log on?

Posted on 6 June 202321 June 2025 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Facebook – Unable to log on?
Facebook – Unable to log on?

If you find yourself unable to log onto your account, don’t panic! Visiting www.facebook.com/login/identify takes you to a page which allows you to prove you are the account holder (in a few different ways) and regain access. NOTE: Once you are back into your account, NOW is the time to reset your password – unless…

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Internet, iPhone, Mobile devices, Online, Security, Smartphones

Google Drive

Posted on 22 May 202329 October 2024 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Google Drive
Google Drive

Did you know that if you have a Google account, you have access to 15GB of cloud storage for FREE? If you now (or have ever) had used an Android-based phone or tablet then you probably do! This is generous now – compared to Microsoft who now only offer 5GB (just like Apple’s iCloud). …….

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Internet, Mobile devices, Smartphones

OneDrive files

Posted on 18 May 202329 October 2024 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on OneDrive files
OneDrive files

Do you know you can access all of your files on your tablet (iPad or Android), and also your smartphone (iPhone or Android)? The screen below shows the ‘Account window’ from which you can see files can be saved for offline use. This means that if you’re on the tube you can still see important…

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Apple, Internet, iPad, iPhone, Microsoft, Mobile devices, MS Office, Smartphones

Zoom tip for hosting meetings

Posted on 17 April 202329 October 2024 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Zoom tip for hosting meetings
Zoom tip for hosting meetings

Knowing how to mute all participants in a meeting is very important for a host. On a smartphone (Android), it’s as simple as:- 1. Click Participants located in the meeting controls. 2. Click Mute All. It also mutes new joiners, so you are not interrupted by someone saying “Hi everyone” (when you are in the…

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Internet, Mobile devices, Smartphones, Zoom

Apple ID – your icloud

Posted on 17 April 202329 October 2024 By JuliaEEvans 1 Comment on Apple ID – your icloud
Apple ID – your icloud

Did you know you can view the contents of your icloud on any PC (or Mac)? Just sign in at www.icloud.com? After a simpe verification (usually using your phone or iPad/iPhone), you will see the screen below. From here you can manage your account using the 3 menu items at the top right hand corner…

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Apple, Internet, iPad, iPhone, Mobile devices, Online, Smartphones, Windows 10, Windows 8

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