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Senior Tech Tip: Do You Need Virus Protection?

5/1/2025

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by Russ Alman
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If you have any type of computer device, whether it’s a desktop, laptop, smartphone or tablet, you are probably aware that there are computer viruses that can affect your device. However, there is frequent ambiguity and hype about this threat. Companies that make virus protection software play on these fears when they market their software. For this month’s Tech Tip, I’ll give you a basic education about viruses so that you can make informed decisions about what virus protection software to use.

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Senior Tech Tip -What Are QR Codes and How Do You Use Them?

4/1/2025

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by Russ Alman, Communications Director
QR Codes
You see them everywhere: square “QR Codes” with all the dots in them. But what are they exactly and how do you use them?

The “QR” stands for “Quick Response.” The concept was invented by Japanese company called Denso Wave in 1994 as a way to make code scanning faster and more efficient than traditional bar codes. (You can read more on their website at wvsac.link/denso)

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Senior Tech Tip: Results About You: How To Remove Yourself from Public Search Sites

3/10/2025

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Google's Results About You tool allows you to track your personal information and have it removed from many common public directory services.
By Russ Alman, Communications Director
​​One of the disturbing things about the internet is information about you is collected by a variety of information aggregators and shared on public information sites. This information is collected through a variety of legitimate sources, including public records documents and combined with information you share on social media to create a profile about you. Then these public search sites display the collected information for the entire world to see. Their goal is typically to upsell website visitors to view more complete information (like current phone numbers and complete addresses) and even offer background checks for a small fee. (Yes, anyone can do a background check on anyone on the internet!)

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Senior Tech Tip - Όχι, δεν είσαι ηλίθιος!

2/4/2025

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by Russ Alman, Director of Communications and Development
Confused tourist in a foreign country
​No, I can’t read the title of this month’s tech tip either. Despite what some people around the senior center think, I do not speak Greek (though I do speak Geek!). But the title translates into English as “No, you are not stupid.”
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The point of the title is the old adage, “It’s Greek to me.” As someone who does not speak Greek, that title is totally unrecognizable. I don’t know the Greek alphabet and have no idea how to pronounce it without the help of Google Translate.

​Also, I know almost nothing about Greek culture or customs. If you took me to Greece and dropped me off in downtown Athens to fend for myself, I would have no idea how to read the street signs, ask for directions, order food or find a bathroom. I would be very intimidated and exasperated.

I am not stupid. I have a master’s degree and a strong English vocabulary. I am perfectly capable and willing to learn about different cultures and the basics I need to communicate. Though I don’t plan on becoming fluent in Greek, I’m sure if I learned a few phrases and better understood their customs, I’d feel more at ease if I visited there.


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Tech Tip: How To Make Secure Passwords that You Can Remember

1/7/2025

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- by Russ Alman, Communications Director

One of the most important steps you can take to keep your online information secure is to use robust passwords that are difficult for a hacker to guess. You should never create passwords that include phrases that can be found about you in public records, such as your kids’ names, the city you live in or your birthday. Cybercriminals collect this information and then use it to guess your passwords.


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Helping Seniors Bridge the Digital Divide

6/18/2024

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by Russ Alman, Director of Communications
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My technology tutoring sessions are booked through the 4th of July at the Wenatchee Valley Senior Activity Center!

For those of you who don't know my background, I spent over 20 years in the tech industry providing one-on-one, on-site support to Mac users. I shut down that business when we moved to Wenatchee in 2012 so that I could focus on digital marketing.

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