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using the mac

Kimsan <kimsansong@...>
 

Hi,

I’ve used the mac once back in 2013, Even then it wasn’t exclusively.

Where can I locate a mac tutorial which speaks from an accessibility perspective, meaning, using the keyboard.

Thank you,

Sincerely,

Kimsan Song

kimsansong@...

 
Re: Another tip I learned from another list

Holly
 

I just use my first name.
Re: Another tip I learned from another list

Gene
 

It doesn't matter if you j8ust give your first name.  I wouldn't give my last name and I never or almost never hear that done.  Your first name isn't wo4rth anything to anyone.  I doubt your last name is either, but it identifies you more precisely as a specific person so I wouldn't use it. 
 
Gene

----- Original message -----
Sent: Friday, June 21, 2019 11:09 AM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Another tip I learned from another list

On my iPbhone, I just identify my name and say leave a message. I guess I could just change and leave off my name.

As for our home one, it is neither Jim's nor my voice, but my son's, who lives 20 miles away in another town, another county.

Best regards,

Carolyn


-----Original Message-----
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Gene
Sent: Friday, June 21, 2019 10:11 AM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Another tip I learned from another list

I don't know what your greeting says.  If you want to tell us we can discuss it.  If you don't want to make the information public because others can see e-mail messages and because it has information you don't want group members to see, then it shouldn't be in your greeting.  My greeting only gives my first name and nothing else.  It just says I'm sorry I can't take your call now but if you leave a message after the beep, I'll call you back.
 
You shouldn't have a message that you worry about strangers hearing.
Gene

From: Carolyn Arnold <mailto:4carolyna@...>
Sent: Friday, June 21, 2019 7:42 AM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io <mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io>
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Another tip I learned from another list

I'm scared of what they can get from my greeting, just try to cut them off before it gets to VoiceMail.

Best regards,

Carolyn


-----Original Message-----
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io <mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io>  [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Victor
Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2019 7:59 PM
To: main@techtalk.groups.io <mailto:main@techtalk.groups.io>
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Another tip I learned from another list

If you get a phone call and you do not recognize the phone number, let it go to voicemail! Just because the phone rings, that does not mean you need to answer it. If they leave a voicemail and it sounds suspicious, it probably is suspicious!

Take every precaution and screening your phone calls! I did not know about call protect until someone mentioned it on this list a while ago. I downloaded the app. We will see how well it works. I do not currently get many spam calls, but I do get a few and T-Mobile seems to protect me from them. I always get a warning saying scam likely when those types of calls come in.

If you think the phone call was intended for someone else, leave it alone. I’m sure they will eventually call the person they intended to call if it is legitimate.

Just my thoughts,

Victor
> On Jun 20, 2019, at 4:51 PM, Sharon Hooley <shooley42@... <mailto:shooley42@...> > wrote:
>
> It's gotten to the point that if someone supposedly from a legitimate business asks a question that you would respond with a   yes-type reply, even a simple one like "Can you hear me okay?"  Say nothing and hang up.  These thieves can use your recorded answer!  Even better, like you said, don't even answer  directly.
>
> Is it hard to communicate, even with hearing aids?  Visit
> www.CochlearAmericas.com <http://www.CochlearAmericas.com>
>
>











Hp Probook 440 Double Storage Problem

George Zaynoun
 

My brother bought one of these laptops that have an SSD already installed of course and in the laptop there is a vacant Sata cable, he bought a slim 1TB HDD but when he powers up the machine it stops at the HP logo, they played with secure boot and legacy in bios but they came no ware, any help here?

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Re: Another tip I learned from another list

Carolyn Arnold
 

On my iPbhone, I just identify my name and say leave a message. I guess I could just change and leave off my name.

As for our home one, it is neither Jim's nor my voice, but my son's, who lives 20 miles away in another town, another county.

Best regards,

Carolyn

-----Original Message-----
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Gene
Sent: Friday, June 21, 2019 10:11 AM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Another tip I learned from another list

I don't know what your greeting says. If you want to tell us we can discuss it. If you don't want to make the information public because others can see e-mail messages and because it has information you don't want group members to see, then it shouldn't be in your greeting. My greeting only gives my first name and nothing else. It just says I'm sorry I can't take your call now but if you leave a message after the beep, I'll call you back.

You shouldn't have a message that you worry about strangers hearing.
Gene

From: Carolyn Arnold <mailto:4carolyna@windstream.net>
Sent: Friday, June 21, 2019 7:42 AM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io <mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io>
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Another tip I learned from another list

I'm scared of what they can get from my greeting, just try to cut them off before it gets to VoiceMail.

Best regards,

Carolyn


-----Original Message-----
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io <mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io> [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Victor
Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2019 7:59 PM
To: main@techtalk.groups.io <mailto:main@techtalk.groups.io>
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Another tip I learned from another list

If you get a phone call and you do not recognize the phone number, let it go to voicemail! Just because the phone rings, that does not mean you need to answer it. If they leave a voicemail and it sounds suspicious, it probably is suspicious!

Take every precaution and screening your phone calls! I did not know about call protect until someone mentioned it on this list a while ago. I downloaded the app. We will see how well it works. I do not currently get many spam calls, but I do get a few and T-Mobile seems to protect me from them. I always get a warning saying scam likely when those types of calls come in.

If you think the phone call was intended for someone else, leave it alone. I’m sure they will eventually call the person they intended to call if it is legitimate.

Just my thoughts,

Victor
On Jun 20, 2019, at 4:51 PM, Sharon Hooley <shooley42@gmail.com <mailto:shooley42@gmail.com> > wrote:

It's gotten to the point that if someone supposedly from a legitimate business asks a question that you would respond with a yes-type reply, even a simple one like "Can you hear me okay?" Say nothing and hang up. These thieves can use your recorded answer! Even better, like you said, don't even answer directly.

Is it hard to communicate, even with hearing aids? Visit
www.CochlearAmericas.com <http://www.CochlearAmericas.com>
Re: Mailing Lists About Audio Edition

Marcio
 

Norma,
Thanks, I'm subscribing right now! :)
The other list seems not to be active. I received a Mailer Daemon email when I tried to subscribe.
Again, thanks a lot for your answer!

Cheers,
Marcio AKA Starboy

Sent from a galaxy far, far away.

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Re: Mailing Lists About Audio Edition

Norma A. Boge
 

Hi Marcio,

 

Check this list out, I was subscribed once, lots of very knowledgeable folks…hope they can assist you.

 

all-audio+subscribe@groups.io

 

From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Marcio via Groups.Io
Sent: Friday, June 21, 2019 7:20 AM
To: Techtalk List
Subject: [TechTalk] Mailing Lists About Audio Edition

 

Hi,
So, does anyone know about any list on this?
I'm interested on learning a bit more about audio edition with Sound Forge and  programs like this one, so a mailing list where I could ask and answer questions regarding this topic would come really in handy.


Thanks a lot.

Cheers,
Marcio

AKA Starboy

 

Sent from a galaxy far, far away.

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Re: Mailing Lists About Audio Edition

Norma A. Boge
 

Note: I’m not sure this list is still around but worth a try…

 

Are you an audio buff?

Do you like to produce audio?

Do you have questions about audio software/hardware?

If so, then the audioproduction@... is the list for you!

We will share tips and tricks on various audio production hardware and software.  We will share audio production related articles.

to join, send a blank message to:

audioproduction-subscribe@...

 

 

From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Marcio via Groups.Io
Sent: Friday, June 21, 2019 7:20 AM
To: Techtalk List
Subject: [TechTalk] Mailing Lists About Audio Edition

 

Hi,
So, does anyone know about any list on this?
I'm interested on learning a bit more about audio edition with Sound Forge and  programs like this one, so a mailing list where I could ask and answer questions regarding this topic would come really in handy.


Thanks a lot.

Cheers,
Marcio

AKA Starboy

 

Sent from a galaxy far, far away.

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What to do if a scammer has your SSN

Norma A. Boge
 

Re: Another tip I learned from another list

Gene
 

I don't know what your greeting says.  If you want to tell us we can discuss it.  If you don't want to make the information public because others can see e-mail messages and because it has information you don't want group members to see, then it shouldn't be in your greeting.  My greeting only gives my first name and nothing else.  It just says I'm sorry I can't take your call now but if you leave a message after the beep, I'll call you back.
 
You shouldn't have a message that you worry about strangers hearing.
Gene

Sent: Friday, June 21, 2019 7:42 AM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Another tip I learned from another list

I'm scared of what they can get from my greeting, just try to cut them off before it gets to VoiceMail.

Best regards,

Carolyn


-----Original Message-----
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Victor
Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2019 7:59 PM
To: main@techtalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Another tip I learned from another list

If you get a phone call and you do not recognize the phone number, let it go to voicemail! Just because the phone rings, that does not mean you need to answer it. If they leave a voicemail and it sounds suspicious, it probably is suspicious!

Take every precaution and screening your phone calls! I did not know about call protect until someone mentioned it on this list a while ago. I downloaded the app. We will see how well it works. I do not currently get many spam calls, but I do get a few and T-Mobile seems to protect me from them. I always get a warning saying scam likely when those types of calls come in.

If you think the phone call was intended for someone else, leave it alone. I’m sure they will eventually call the person they intended to call if it is legitimate.

Just my thoughts,

Victor
> On Jun 20, 2019, at 4:51 PM, Sharon Hooley <shooley42@...> wrote:
>
> It's gotten to the point that if someone supposedly from a legitimate business asks a question that you would respond with a   yes-type reply, even a simple one like "Can you hear me okay?"  Say nothing and hang up.  These thieves can use your recorded answer!  Even better, like you said, don't even answer  directly.
>
> Is it hard to communicate, even with hearing aids?  Visit
> www.CochlearAmericas.com
>
>






Re: Another tip I learned from another list

Ann Parsons
 

Hi all,

If you're scared about what "they" can get from your greeting, change it! You have control over that.

Ann P.

Original message:

I'm scared of what they can get from my greeting, just try to cut them off before it gets to VoiceMail.
Best regards,
Carolyn

-----Original Message-----
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Victor
Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2019 7:59 PM
To: main@techtalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Another tip I learned from another list
If you get a phone call and you do not recognize the phone number, let it go to voicemail! Just because the phone rings, that does not mean you need to answer it. If they leave a voicemail and it sounds suspicious, it probably is suspicious!
Take every precaution and screening your phone calls! I did not know about call protect until someone mentioned it on this list a while ago. I downloaded the app. We will see how well it works. I do not currently get many spam calls, but I do get a few and T-Mobile seems to protect me from them. I always get a warning saying scam likely when those types of calls come in.
If you think the phone call was intended for someone else, leave it alone. I’m sure they will eventually call the person they intended to call if it is legitimate.
Just my thoughts,
Victor
On Jun 20, 2019, at 4:51 PM, Sharon Hooley <shooley42@gmail.com> wrote:
It's gotten to the point that if someone supposedly from a legitimate business asks a question that you would respond with a yes-type reply, even a simple one like "Can you hear me okay?" Say nothing and hang up. These thieves can use your recorded answer! Even better, like you said, don't even answer directly.
Is it hard to communicate, even with hearing aids? Visit
www.CochlearAmericas.com






--
Ann K. Parsons
Portal Tutoring
EMAIL: akp@sero.email
Author of The Demmies: http://www.dldbooks.com/annparsons/
Portal Tutoring web site: http://www.portaltutoring.info
Skype: Putertutor

"All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost."
Re: Another tip I learned from another list

Carolyn Arnold
 

I'm scared of what they can get from my greeting, just try to cut them off before it gets to VoiceMail.

Best regards,

Carolyn

-----Original Message-----
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Victor
Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2019 7:59 PM
To: main@techtalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Another tip I learned from another list

If you get a phone call and you do not recognize the phone number, let it go to voicemail! Just because the phone rings, that does not mean you need to answer it. If they leave a voicemail and it sounds suspicious, it probably is suspicious!

Take every precaution and screening your phone calls! I did not know about call protect until someone mentioned it on this list a while ago. I downloaded the app. We will see how well it works. I do not currently get many spam calls, but I do get a few and T-Mobile seems to protect me from them. I always get a warning saying scam likely when those types of calls come in.

If you think the phone call was intended for someone else, leave it alone. I’m sure they will eventually call the person they intended to call if it is legitimate.

Just my thoughts,

Victor
On Jun 20, 2019, at 4:51 PM, Sharon Hooley <shooley42@gmail.com> wrote:

It's gotten to the point that if someone supposedly from a legitimate business asks a question that you would respond with a yes-type reply, even a simple one like "Can you hear me okay?" Say nothing and hang up. These thieves can use your recorded answer! Even better, like you said, don't even answer directly.

Is it hard to communicate, even with hearing aids? Visit
www.CochlearAmericas.com
Mailing Lists About Audio Edition

Marcio
 

Hi,
So, does anyone know about any list on this?
I'm interested on learning a bit more about audio edition with Sound Forge and  programs like this one, so a mailing list where I could ask and answer questions regarding this topic would come really in handy.

Thanks a lot.

Cheers,
Marcio AKA Starboy

Sent from a galaxy far, far away.

--
Are you a Thunderbird user? Then join the Thunderbird mailing list to help and be helped with all Thunderbird things - questions, features, add-ons and much more!
Re: Where to share lessons we learn about scammer experience?

Ann Parsons
 

Hi all,

Never, ever, give your SS. Number to anyone unless you know who they are and why they want it.

Also, if asked "Can you hear me now?" Do not answer "yes". Say anything else but not yes.

The IRS and places like that will never call you, they will send snailmail.

Oh, and if somebody tells you there's something wrong with your computer, bid them a good day and hang up.

Ask for proof. Think it through. I usually tell these kinds of people that if they send me snailmail, I'll consider what they're asking.

Screen your calls. If the caller ID gives you a number you don't recognize, then don't even answer the phone. If it's anybody important, they will leave a message. That's what voicemail is for.

Finally, when detecting spam, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. If it sounds too bad to be true it probably is as well. Always keep in mind the Wizard's First Rule: people will believe anything at all so long as they either want it to be true or are afraid it might be true. Terry Goodkind

I almost got caught myself once. They told me they were from Publisher's Clearing House and that I had won $300,000.00 and a blue Mercedes Benz. It was nice to believe the guy for thirty seconds. <sigh> Oh, well.

Ann P.


Original message:

Sorry, but you really messed up. If you don't know a caller, hang up. Most
of these scammers are from India, Egypt, Nigeria and such. I suggest that
you call the social security administration, your bank, credit card
companies and report this dilemma. These folks are thieves. Their story
sounds like they thought that you might be one of the Trump nuts.
Jeff
-----Original Message-----
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io <main@TechTalk.groups.io> On Behalf Of Sharon
Hooley
Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2019 12:29 PM
To: techttalk <main@TechTalk.groups.io>
Subject: [TechTalk] Where to share lessons we learn about scammer
experience?
Hi,
I had sort of a complicated, weird scamming experience. It wasn't just a
phone call I answered asking for crucial information. It went to voicemail,
saying something like danger at the South Texan border, and to speak with
Officer so-and-so for more info, press 1. I thought perhaps they called the
wrong number, that it was something someone else needed to know about, so I
tried calling them back. The number appeared to be for a business with the
prefix 877. The recorded voice asked me to participate in a survey, which I
didn't investigate completely the first time around.
Could that have triggered them to call again? The officer insisted that it
was the correct number, but I wanted to make sure. So he asked me for
information I thought he needed to check if I was listed on file. It wasn't
until afterI gave my social security number that I realized my big mistake!
I called my sister to discuss what to do. As we talked, her voice suddenly
became small and distant. She called me back, and she still sounded that
way. Later her husband called, and his voice sounded normal. They came
over to help me take steps for more protection. That evening I found a
message from her. It appeared that my bank had texted her, not me, saying
that my card was locked! She had suggested that the phone line had been
tapped, hence the change in sound. And by the way, I called that
business-type number and took the three-question survey. What I found was
something about getting a vacation!
I hope I've really learned my lesson. Never give out important personal
information, no matter how complicated and official the situation! Does
anyone know of a place where I can post this?
Thanks,

Is it hard to communicate, even with hearing aids? Visit
www.CochlearAmericas.com



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Portal Tutoring
EMAIL: akp@sero.email
Author of The Demmies: http://www.dldbooks.com/annparsons/
Portal Tutoring web site: http://www.portaltutoring.info
Skype: Putertutor

"All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost."
Re: A TB question

Gene
 

I don't use Thunderbird and I don't know if this is a general problem.  Is this the only message in the folder when this happens?  Can you move around in the message or is it just read?  What happens if you tab and shift tab?  What happens if you use f6.  Can you move out of the message using either method?  I'm not sure what is happening but those experiments may give us an idea.
 
Gene

----- Original Message -----
From: Marie
Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2019 12:50 PM
To: main
Subject: [TechTalk] A TB question

When I have a message which has been read but I want to keep in the folder , after reading the newer unread messages and deleting them, TB opens and reads the saved message. When this happens I can’t seem to get the message closed. ESC does nothing but ctrl+W closes TB? How can I stop this?
Marie
 
Re: Another tip I learned from another list

Gene
 

I've said before that I think it’s a good idea for people to keep up with technology news, even if just casually by subscribing to some sort of technology newsletter.  I'm not specifically recommending this one over others, I haven't looked at any others, but Kim Komando's technology newsletter provides information about developments in technology.  You can just read stories that interest you.  You can quickly look through the newsletter to see if anything interests you.  Even if people read little, the newsletter will inform people of new scams and how scams are changing.  You may also find information you want to know about other topics.  But I don't think it is a good idea for people not to have some source for keeping up with at least what important technology headlines are in case something interesting or important is covered.  Technology and what it spawns is too central to our lives to not at least keep marginally or casually up with.  What I've written on this topic in my previous messages is knowledge I've seen in the Komando newsletter over time.  I've probably seen some of the same information elsewhere in the general press but Kim makes it a point of covering this sort of thing as a part of her coverage.
 
To subscribe, go to
There is a link that says "Manage newsletters."  If people have problems, ask here and I'll look at the site and provide more information.
 
Gene

----- Original Message -----
From: Chris G
Sent: Friday, June 21, 2019 2:10 AM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Another tip I learned from another list

Sometimes people will call those numbers back from their caller id (missed call log).  I received a call about a year ago where the person was adamant she received a call from my direct business number., I told her nobody called her from this number.  I hung up, she called back, apparently nobody called you from this number wasn’t a good enough answer.  So I ended up blocking her as I thought she’d call back to try to get a different answer.

 

Gene is right, scammers will try and make whatever they are calling or emailing about seem very urgent and you need to take care of it right now.

 

My mom got scammed by one of those “you have a virus” calls.  The script was something like, your computer is sending out viruses.  When she said she didn’t have a computer, she had an iPad, their script changed from a virus on her Windows computer to a virus on her iPad.

 

She has gotten smarter about not answering those calls.

I told her, Apple, Microsoft etc. doesn’t call you.

 

From: main@TechTalk.groups.io <main@TechTalk.groups.io> On Behalf Of Gene
Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2019 11:13 PM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Another tip I learned from another list

 

Even if you do recognize a number, it may not be legitimate.  Callers may have numbers come from anywhere and there is a chance you will get a call from someone’s number you know.  If you answer such a call and it isn’t who you expect, be very careful.  Also, it is common now for solicitors to spoof numbers of agencies or organizations.  For example, they may use the number of the IRS or any agency they claim a call comes from.  I would never give any personal information to any caller.  I would call back the actual entity they claim to be calling from.  They will try to dissuade you by saying you need to make an immediate decision or some such pressure.  Ignore it.

 

Gene

----- Original Message -----

From: Victor

Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2019 6:58 PM

Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Another tip I learned from another list

 

If you get a phone call and you do not recognize the phone number, let it go to voicemail! Just because the phone rings, that does not mean you need to answer it. If they leave a voicemail and it sounds suspicious, it probably is suspicious!

Take every precaution and screening your phone calls! I did not know about call protect until someone mentioned it on this list a while ago. I downloaded the app. We will see how well it works. I do not currently get many spam calls, but I do get a few and T-Mobile seems to protect me from them. I always get a warning saying scam likely when those types of calls come in.

If you think the phone call was intended for someone else, leave it alone. I’m sure they will eventually call the person they intended to call if it is legitimate.

Just my thoughts,

Victor
> On Jun 20, 2019, at 4:51 PM, Sharon Hooley <shooley42@...> wrote:
>
> It's gotten to the point that if someone supposedly from a legitimate business asks a question that you would respond with a   yes-type reply, even a simple one like "Can you hear me okay?"  Say nothing and hang up.  These thieves can use your recorded answer!  Even better, like you said, don't even answer  directly.
>
> Is it hard to communicate, even with hearing aids?  Visit
> www.CochlearAmericas.com
>
>

Re: changing folder.

Chris G <chris@...>
 

Hi,

Go to Chrome's settings.

Go to the advance item button. Press space on it.

Navigate to the downloads heading what you are looking for is there.

-----Original Message-----
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io <main@TechTalk.groups.io> On Behalf Of Billy Inglis
Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2019 9:50 AM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: [TechTalk] changing folder.

hi guys, How to change download folder in Chrome?.
--
All The Best
Billy
Re: Another tip I learned from another list

Chris G <chris@...>
 

Sometimes people will call those numbers back from their caller id (missed call log).  I received a call about a year ago where the person was adamant she received a call from my direct business number., I told her nobody called her from this number.  I hung up, she called back, apparently nobody called you from this number wasn’t a good enough answer.  So I ended up blocking her as I thought she’d call back to try to get a different answer.

 

Gene is right, scammers will try and make whatever they are calling or emailing about seem very urgent and you need to take care of it right now.

 

My mom got scammed by one of those “you have a virus” calls.  The script was something like, your computer is sending out viruses.  When she said she didn’t have a computer, she had an iPad, their script changed from a virus on her Windows computer to a virus on her iPad.

 

She has gotten smarter about not answering those calls.

I told her, Apple, Microsoft etc. doesn’t call you.

 

From: main@TechTalk.groups.io <main@TechTalk.groups.io> On Behalf Of Gene
Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2019 11:13 PM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Another tip I learned from another list

 

Even if you do recognize a number, it may not be legitimate.  Callers may have numbers come from anywhere and there is a chance you will get a call from someone’s number you know.  If you answer such a call and it isn’t who you expect, be very careful.  Also, it is common now for solicitors to spoof numbers of agencies or organizations.  For example, they may use the number of the IRS or any agency they claim a call comes from.  I would never give any personal information to any caller.  I would call back the actual entity they claim to be calling from.  They will try to dissuade you by saying you need to make an immediate decision or some such pressure.  Ignore it.

 

Gene

----- Original Message -----

From: Victor

Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2019 6:58 PM

Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Another tip I learned from another list

 

If you get a phone call and you do not recognize the phone number, let it go to voicemail! Just because the phone rings, that does not mean you need to answer it. If they leave a voicemail and it sounds suspicious, it probably is suspicious!

Take every precaution and screening your phone calls! I did not know about call protect until someone mentioned it on this list a while ago. I downloaded the app. We will see how well it works. I do not currently get many spam calls, but I do get a few and T-Mobile seems to protect me from them. I always get a warning saying scam likely when those types of calls come in.

If you think the phone call was intended for someone else, leave it alone. I’m sure they will eventually call the person they intended to call if it is legitimate.

Just my thoughts,

Victor
> On Jun 20, 2019, at 4:51 PM, Sharon Hooley <shooley42@...> wrote:
>
> It's gotten to the point that if someone supposedly from a legitimate business asks a question that you would respond with a   yes-type reply, even a simple one like "Can you hear me okay?"  Say nothing and hang up.  These thieves can use your recorded answer!  Even better, like you said, don't even answer  directly.
>
> Is it hard to communicate, even with hearing aids?  Visit
> www.CochlearAmericas.com
>
>

Re: Help, not able to see what's on my Dell Laptop screen

Luis Guerra <screenreader@...>
 

Hi, This may help.
How to Control the Brightness of Your Computer With Windows 7
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On 6/20/2019 12:06 PM, rhonda wrote:
Help, my daughter says she is not able to see what's on the screen of
my dell E54 7 laptop. says there's something wrong with the back
light. don't know how to adjust it so the screen is visible.
I'm running Windows 7 and it is 32 bits.
Any help to resolve this issue is gratefully welcomed
Thank you in advance.
Re: Another tip I learned from another list

Gene
 

Even if you do recognize a number, it may not be legitimate.  Callers may have numbers come from anywhere and there is a chance you will get a call from someone’s number you know.  If you answer such a call and it isn’t who you expect, be very careful.  Also, it is common now for solicitors to spoof numbers of agencies or organizations.  For example, they may use the number of the IRS or any agency they claim a call comes from.  I would never give any personal information to any caller.  I would call back the actual entity they claim to be calling from.  They will try to dissuade you by saying you need to make an immediate decision or some such pressure.  Ignore it.
 
Gene

----- Original Message -----
From: Victor
Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2019 6:58 PM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Another tip I learned from another list
 
If you get a phone call and you do not recognize the phone number, let it go to voicemail! Just because the phone rings, that does not mean you need to answer it. If they leave a voicemail and it sounds suspicious, it probably is suspicious!

Take every precaution and screening your phone calls! I did not know about call protect until someone mentioned it on this list a while ago. I downloaded the app. We will see how well it works. I do not currently get many spam calls, but I do get a few and T-Mobile seems to protect me from them. I always get a warning saying scam likely when those types of calls come in.

If you think the phone call was intended for someone else, leave it alone. I’m sure they will eventually call the person they intended to call if it is legitimate.

Just my thoughts,

Victor
> On Jun 20, 2019, at 4:51 PM, Sharon Hooley <shooley42@...> wrote:
>
> It's gotten to the point that if someone supposedly from a legitimate business asks a question that you would respond with a   yes-type reply, even a simple one like "Can you hear me okay?"  Say nothing and hang up.  These thieves can use your recorded answer!  Even better, like you said, don't even answer  directly.
>
> Is it hard to communicate, even with hearing aids?  Visit
> www.CochlearAmericas.com
>
>


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