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Scam Warning
– Fake Facebook Account Cancellation Request
Scammers know how much you
value your Facebook account and they're trying to take advantage of that
fact. Fraudulent emails are now circulating, seemingly from Facebook, that
say Facebook has received an account cancellation request. Recipients are
asked to either confirm or cancel this request by following a link.
If you
receive an email like this, do NOT click on the link. Although the link
appears to be official because it goes to a facebook.com address, it
actually links to a third-party application just running on the Facebook
platform. When recipients click on the link, they're asked to allow an
application to run. When the "run" button is clicked, recipients are then
asked to download the new version of Adobe Flash. In reality, the file
that downloads is not the latest version of Flash, but code allowing
hackers to spy on activities and take control of computers.
Here are some other tips to help you stay safe online:
- Always run antivirus software and be sure to keep the virus
definitions up to date.
- Apply operating system and software updates as they're released.
Just make sure you download the updates from trusted sources and not
random email links.
- Try to avoid clicking links within emails if possible. Instead, type
the URL directly into your browser web address bar.
FYI—If you
ever do decide to deactivate your Facebook account, you will receive an
email from Facebook that simply confirms that the deactivation has been
completed.
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Two To View
– A Couple Of Amazing Videos You Don't Want To Miss
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A First For
Paralyzed Marathoner Claire Lomas, paralyzed from the chest
down, completed the London Marathon in 16 days using a ReWalk
exoskeleton suit. She became the first person to finish a marathon
using the bionic walking assistance system. You'll be inspired with
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Astounding Footage
of Eagle Owl This high-speed movie in full HD captures the
flight of an eagle owl in breathtaking detail. You'll feel like
you're actually there as the majestic bird swoops in to grab a
chicken leg. Who can blame it? Moving those wings must work up an
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This Month's
FAQ – How Can I Share My Videos Privately On YouTube?
Question: I like to
record videos of vacations and other special events to share with my
family and friends. However, when I upload my videos to YouTube, strangers
sometimes post mean comments. How can I share my videos privately?
Answer: If you would like to limit the
exposure of one of your videos, you can set it to be a Private video. This
means only you and up to 50 other users who you invite to view the video
will be able to see it. The video will not appear on your channel, in
search results, or in playlists.
To set a video to be
Private:
- Sign in to your YouTube account and click the Account link located
at the top right of any page.
- Click the Uploaded Videos link. Click and choose the video you want
to send to your friends. Then click the Edit button.
- Under the Broadcasting and Sharing Options section (on the left side
of the page towards the bottom), you'll see Privacy options. Click the
little black arrow/triangle to expand and see all your privacy options
(if it's not already open and you cannot see your privacy options).
- If the video is set to Private, you'll see a section to enter up to
50 YouTube usernames that will have access to your private video.
Keep in mind that in order to watch a private video, your
contacts must already have a YouTube account. If they don't already have
an account, they'll first need to sign up for one. Once they've activated
their account, they'll be able to sign in and watch the private video you
sent them.
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Sites Of The
Month – Great Sites To Check Out In July
Picture Your Next Trip trippy.com – This site is
a lot like Pinterest except it's just for travel images. Trippy
makes it easy to collect travel ideas from others as well as share
favorite shots from your own vacations. To picture the
possibilities, select a destination from the "Browse" menu and see
places in that city that prompt rave reviews.
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Shop With Purpose we-care.com – You can
support a cause you believe in simply by shopping or booking travel.
When you start at We-Care.com, a percentage of what you spend at
participating online merchants goes to the nonprofit, school, or
association you choose. Simply search under "Merchants" to be linked
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Get Organized At Home homespothq.com – When
you're a homeowner, there's so much to keep track of when it comes
to maintenance like appliance manuals, paint colors, and supplies
for repair projects. When throwing everything in a junk drawer no
longer works, get organized here. This site will even send you email
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British Food for Olympic
Appetites bbcgoodfood.com – In
case you want to eat like a Brit while watching the London 2012
Summer Olympics, you'll find plenty of recipes to choose from here.
How about Shepherd's Pie? Or Toad in the Hole? Or Crispy Fish &
Chips? You can end the meal with a traditional English dessert like
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Guinness World Records guinnessworldrecords.com – Olympic
athletes aren't the only ones who set records. Explore the bizarre
and amazing achievements by all kinds of people that are made
official by Guinness World Records. From the longest nose on a
living person to the longest single line of dancers, it's all on
this site. Be prepared to have your jaw drop!
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Short
Tutorial – Taking A Full Or Partial Screenshot
A picture tells a thousand
words, which is why taking a screenshot (also called a screen grab or
print screen) is so useful. A screenshot allows you to show another person
exactly what's on your computer screen—an especially handy ability when
seeking technical help or discussing a joint project. Follow the
instructions below to take a full or partial screenshot in Microsoft
Windows or with a Mac:
Taking A Full Screenshot in Windows
- Press the "PrtScn SysRq" key located at the upper right of your
keyboard. Note: Print Screen (PrtScn) might be abbreviated differently
on your keyboard.
- Windows captures the entire screen and copies it to the clipboard.
You can now attach the file to an email message.
Taking A
One-Window Screenshot in Windows
- If you want to take a screenshot of just one window, make sure that
the window is the "active" window on your screen. (This means that it
should be in front of all your other windows.)
- Hold down the "Alt" key and press "PrtScn SysRq."
- Windows captures the entire screen and copies it to the clipboard.
You can now attach the file to an email message.
Taking A Full Screenshot With A Mac
- Hold down both the "command" and "shift" keys and press the "3" key.
- Mac OS X captures the entire screen and saves it as a file on your
desktop. You can now attach the file to an email message.
Taking A Partial Screenshot With A Mac
- Hold down both the "command" and "shift" keys and press the "4" key.
- You'll be presented with a cross-hair symbol. Left-click your mouse
on it and drag the cursor to highlight the area you'd like to take a
picture of.
- Release to take the screenshot.
- Mac OS X captures the entire screen and saves it as a file on your
desktop. You can now attach the file to an email message.
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