Recent Notes

• Good News from TND re Leaf blowers
• Support (updates) for Windows 10 ends after 14th October. I see that computers that can upgrade to Win11 are now being offered the upgrade, free of charge. If you see the offer, you should do it as soon as convenient.
• To test your PC you can run a Microsoft program called “PC Health Check” found here
• New Apple ear pods (From CNET)
• iOS26 Features (Available now for iPhone 11 and later)
• Keep Google Chrome up to date (From Malware Bytes)
• Ask Bob Rankin:  Research tools (text reference)
• Ask Leo: <href=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLAdeuEMnbg”> 8 Ways AI can help you Every Day (Video 26mins)
• Ask Leo: <href=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qmgbFXDAo4″> learning technology
  (Video 7 mins)
• Council on the Aging (COTA) have recently shared this article on scam awareness. cota.com.au/keeping-informed-on-scamming/
• Also on scams, this piece from Ask Bob Rankin clarifies the safety of opening emails but the risks held within them. ” Cousin Vinny strikes again”
• Using the Cloud”  On-line courses from Be Connected
• Telstra mobiles are now able to use satellite texting (with compatible phones).
• Ask Leo on Passkeys