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This can come in handy for long airline flights Can you really trust that green padlock? This
when you will not be able to plug in to recharge new phishing scheme could fool you with a false
your device. But then again, maybe putting sense of security.
yourself into “sleep mode” could be for the best http://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2017/12/
anyway! new-phishing-scheme-could-fool-you-false-sense
-security/144418/
If you don't really need to password-protect your
Windows 10 login, then why add that potentially
corruptive aspect to your PC? Here's how to con-
The “power” icon figure your PC to start Windows 10 without a
password automatically.
http://www.howto-connect.com/start-windows-10-
without-password/
Detect and remove malware from USB (a.k.a
The “settings” icon flash, thumb, or zip) drives. http://
www.nirmaltv.com/2017/02/01/detect-and-
remove-malware-from-usb-drives/
5 Ways to print folder and directory contents in
Windows. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-ways
The “settings” app icon for iPads and iPhones -to-print-folder-and-directory-contents-in-
windows/
8 deadly commands you should never run on
Linux. https://www.howtogeek.com/125157/8-
deadly-commands-you-should-never-run-on-
The “battery” icon showing power level linux/
Some basic security measures specifically for
people getting started with Linux. https://
WYSIWYG Web Watch) gendersec.tacticaltech.org/wiki/index.php/
Linux_security#Using_removable_storage_media
by Paul Baecker, Treasurer, Sterling Heights Computer Club, MI
January 2018 issue, WYSIWYG How to find the best Wi-Fi channel for your router
www.sterlingheightscomputerclub.org on any operating system, particularly in close liv-
webwatch (at) ster.lingheightscomputerclub.org ing conditions.
This column attempts to locate sites containing https://www.howtogeek.com/197268/how-to-find-
valuable, amusing, and free content, with no the-best-wi-fi-channel-for-your-router-on-any-
overbearing pressure to purchase anything. operating-system/
SHCC members are encouraged to submit favor-
ite sites (a description is optional) to the above Backyard astronomy basics for students of all ag-
address, for inclusion in a future WYSIWYG is- es. https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/home-
sue. science-backyard-astronomy/
Troubleshooting right-click issues caused by What is a “fileless attack?” How hackers invade
shell extensions (when right-clicking a mouse computer systems without installing software.
produces no context menu). https://www.itworld.com/article/3227046/
http://www.winhelponline.com/xp/ malware/what-is-a-fileless-attack-how-hackers-
slowrightclick.htm invade-systems-without-installing-software.html
Animation shows the sources of U.S. Immigra-
tion over two centuries. http://metrocosm.com/us A real view of a train derailment cleanup event in
-immigration-history-map.html Appreciating Chi- a peaceful farming countryside. (15-min. video)
nese calligraphy. (4-min. video) https:// https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G-N36QfCdI
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEN0CzGv5-Y
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