We think you’ll find the information contained in this newsletter to be a valuable
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Here’s what’s inside our July 2015 Newsletter:
SCAM ALERT – “SHOCKING VIDEO” SCAMS ON FACEBOOK
GO PINTEREST-ING! – COOL STUFF TO PIN ON YOUR PINTEREST BOARDS
FREE FEATURED APPS – THESE THREE ARE WELL WORTH A LOOK
SITES OF THE MONTH – GREAT SITES TO CHECK OUT IN JULY
TWO TO VIEW – A COUPLE OF AMAZING VIDEOS YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS
THIS MONTH’S FAQ – WHAT DO I DO IF MY TWITTER ACCOUNT HAS BEEN HACKED?
The Gulfcoast Networking Team
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SCAM ALERT – “SHOCKING VIDEO” SCAMS ON FACEBOOK
The latest Facebook scam gets your attention with intriguing titles about “shocking,” “exclusive,” or “breaking news” stories. The messages may appear as posts from your friends, which provides an incentive to trust the accompanying link.
However, when you click, a number of things may happen:
1. You get asked to give permissions to an app that will play the video. This app may create automatic posts in your profile that ask others to view it.
2. You get asked to take a survey before you’re shown the video. The information collected is sent to marketers who use it to bother you with phone calls, emails, or other unwanted contact.
3. You get asked to upgrade your video software. The downloaded “upgrade” may actually be malware that can infect your computer with a virus.
4. You never see the video because there really isn’t one. However, there may be an image that matches the headline and includes the familiar “play” (triangle pointing to the right) icon.
Rule number one in avoiding this scam is, “Don’t be fooled.” If the headline seems too fantastic to be true, it probably is. Remember that legitimate video sources want views on their sites, and will not prevent you from accessing them with requests for you to download software or provide personal information. If you have to jump through any hoops before seeing the video, it’s probably not worth the effort, and could even be harmful to your privacy or your computer.
If you do get trapped before you realize what’s happening, be sure to remove any posts you personally didn’t put on your profile, and also remove any apps you’ve given permissions to. Finally, if you really can’t resist seeing the “shocking” video about a zookeeper swallowed by a snake, leave Facebook and search for it on YouTube or Google.
NEWS FROM THE SHOP
We’ve got a variety of computer accessories on sale this month. Come in and check them out.
GO PINTEREST-ING! – COOL STUFF TO PIN ON YOUR PINTEREST BOARDS
15 Easy Summer
Grilling Recipes
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/291537775855763649/
Scrumptious
No-Bake Treats
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/291537775855763605/
DIY Hammock Bed
For Lazy Summer Days
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/291537775855763600/
You haven’t started pinning on Pinterest yet and you want to get started?
To sign up, go here https://pinterest.com/join/signup/
FREE FEATURED APPS – THESE THREE ARE WELL WORTH A LOOK
PhotoGrid
This app helps you make great-looking collages for Instagram. It comes with templates, filters, stickers, frames, backgrounds, and more for fun with photos.
Learn more… http://www.cmcm.com/en-us/photo-grid/
Google Earth
With this app, you can see shots of Earth, as well as the moon, Mars, the sky, and the ocean. Or view fascinating historical imagery.
Learn more… http://www.google.com/intl/en/earth/explore/products/
Candy Crush Soda Saga
Download the latest version, which lets you match your way through new adventures of delicious gameplay.
Learn more… http://candycrushsodasaga.com/
SITES OF THE MONTH – GREAT SITES TO CHECK OUT IN JULY
Go Outside And Play
http://wilderness.org/article/go-outside-and-play
Interactions with nature are key for developing an appreciation for the environment, and this site invites readers to make a pledge to “go outside and play!” It also provides great resources to help you do it, like tips for nature walking, family-friendly wilderness fun, camping, and cooking.
Add To Your Music Knowledge
http://playback.fm
If you love music, you’ll love this site, which offers a wide range of musical information. Watch videos of “songs trending this week,” or test your knowledge with music quizzes. Check out the top 100 song charts going all the way back to the 1900s, or find out what song was #1 the day
you were born.
Give Your Oven A Summer Break
http://delish.com/cooking/g1451/quick-weeknight-no-cook-recipes
With warm summer weather, the last thing you want to do is turn on the oven. But, you can still eat well by following the recipes on this site. You’ll find plenty of hearty and refreshing dishes that are as delicious as they are easy to prepare.
Makeover Your Table
http://realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/entertaining/decorations/centerpiece-ideas
What do flowers, cabbage, strips of paper, and lollipops have in common? You can use them all to make fun, easy centerpieces to add color and whimsy to your table the next time you entertain. This Real Simple gallery gives you great ideas for all kinds of occasions.
TWO TO VIEW – A COUPLE OF AMAZING VIDEOS YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS
http://www.eNewsletterHome.com/_eNewsletter/2015/1507_VIDEO_A.htm
Dog Wants A Kitty
Watch the suspense as this “talking” dog tries to discover whether or not his owner brought home a kitten for him to play with.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtyqS68ViWk
They Grow Up So Fast
Through a series of clips, this video portrait highlights the similarities and differences of a young girl going from newborn to age 12.
THIS MONTH’S FAQ – WHAT DO I DO IF MY TWITTER ACCOUNT HAS BEEN HACKED?
Question: I’ve seen some tweets that I didn’t post, and I suspect my Twitter account has been hacked. How can I know for sure, and what can I do about it?
Answer: Often Twitter hacking is evident from tweets you didn’t post, as with your situation, or direct messages sent from your account, email changes, or other activity that you didn’t authorize. If you even suspect your account has been hacked, follow the steps below:
1. Request a password reset. Use the password reset form within Twitter, and check for the reset email at the address associated with your Twitter account. Log on and immediately reset your password to one you’ll remember.
2. Revoke connections to third-party applications. To do this, visit the Apps section in your settings. Remove access for any third-party applications you don’t recognize. Then, update your password in remaining third-party applications.
3. Log out of Twitter on your phone or other devices. Next time you log on, you’ll be asked to provide the new password.
4. If you still need help, contact Twitter Support.
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We hope you found this newsletter to be informative. It’s our way of keeping you posted on the happenings at our shop.
Thanks for your business!
Best regards,
Rob Marlowe, Senior Geek
Gulfcoast Networking, Inc
6335 Grand Blvd
New Port Richey, FL 34652
727-847-2424
(We have used our best efforts in collecting and preparing the information published herein. However, we do not assume, and hereby disclaim, any and all liability for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions, whether such errors or omissions resulted from negligence, accident, or other causes.)
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