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OTLC board members and instructors are writing articles twice monthly in the Oakmont News. Articles and pertinent resources are posted below. Articles can also be read online in Oakmont News on the OVA web site.
Passwords and PINs - May 14, 2022
2022-05-14-passwords-pins.pdf
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Upgrade Your Computer or Time for New - April 23, 2022
2022-04-23-upgrade-or-new-computer.pdf
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Fire Season Emergency Apps - April 9, 2022
2022-04-09-fire-season-emergency-alerts.pdf
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Cutting The Cord - March 26, 2022
2022-03-26-cutting-the-cord.pdf
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Another article on cord cutting: https://www.techradar.com/features/does-cord-cutting-cord-really-save-money-we-count-the-actual-cost-of-rising-streaming-prices
2022 Consumer Electronics Show Highlights - March 12, 2022
2022-03-12-consumer-electronics-show.pdf
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Slow Computers and Internet Speeds - February 26, 2022
2022-02-26-internet-speeds.pdf
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Power Charging Resources - February 12, 2022
2022-02-12-power-charging-resources.pdf
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Online Notes Apps - January 22, 2022
2022-01-22-online-notes-apps.pdf
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2022 Tech Buzzwords - January 8, 2022
2022-01-08-tech-buzzwords.pdf
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Clickable links to tech buzzwords online information
2022-01-08-tech-buzzwords-links.pdf
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3G Wireless Shutdown in 2022 - December 11, 2021
2021-12-11-3g-wireless-shutdown.pdf
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3G shutdown implications for your vehicle
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/16/3g-networks-shutting-down-in-2022-could-affect-your-cars-gps.html
Selecting and Buying Printers - November 27, 2021
2021-11-27-selecting-buying-printers.pdf
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Windows 11 and MacOS Monterey Updates - November 13, 2021
2021-11-13-windows-mac-os-updates.pdf
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Clickable links to Windows 11 and MacOS Monterey resources
2021-11-13-window10-11-macos-links.pdf
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Tips on European Travel in Times of Covid - October 23, 2021
2021-10-23-european-travel-during-covid.pdf
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Zoom Etiquette - October 9, 2021
2021-10-09-zoom-etiquette.pdf
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Cloud Storage - September 25, 2021
2021-09-25-cloud-storage.pdf
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Links to sites referenced in Cloud Storage article:
https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-cloud-storage-and-file-sharing-services
https://www.techradar.com/news/the-best-cloud-storage
https://www.cloudwards.net/best-cloud-storage/
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/best-cloud-storage/
https://www.consumerreports.org/computer-backup-systems/cloud-backup-and-cloud-storage-guide/
https://www.techradar.com/best/best-cloud-backup
https://www.computer.org/publications/tech-news/trends/7-best-cloud-backup-services
https://www.gadgetsnow.com/slideshows/6-alternatives-to-google-photos-pricing-storage-and-all-other-details/photolist/83094483.cms
Online Vacation Rental Resources - September 11, 2021
2021-09-11-online-vacation-rental-resources.pdf
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E-mail Etiquette - August 28, 2021
2021-08-28-e-mail-etiquette.pdf
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Sonoma County Alerts - August 14, 2021
2021-08-14-soco-alerts.pdf
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Computer Files: Uses and Importance of PDFs  - August 14, 2021
2021-08-14-pdfs.pdf
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Curious About Twitter? - July 24, 2021
2021-07-24-curious-about-twitter.pdf
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Internet Speed Test and Down Detector - July 10, 2021
2021-07-10-speedtest-downdetector.pdf
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Test your Internet at: www.speedtest.net
Detect down app at: downdetector.com/
Free MS Office-Like Apps - June 26, 2021
2021-06-26-free-office-like-apps.pdf
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          WPS Office https://www.wps.com/?from=wps2019_desc
          Google Office Apps https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/
         
Libre Office https://www.libreoffice.org/
         
Apple iWork https://www.apple.com/iwork/
         
MS Office Online https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/office-browser-extension/9nblggh4v88g?activetab=pivot:overviewtab
Smartphones as WiFi Hotspots - June 12, 2021
2021-06-12-smartphones-as-wifi-hotspots.pdf
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Bluetooth In Your Life - May 22, 2021
2021-05-22-bluetooth.pdf
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Free Online Exercise Options for Seniors - May 8, 2021
2021-05-08-free-exercise-options-for-seniors.pdf
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Wireless Emergency Alerts - April 10, 2021
2021-04-10-wireless-emergency-alerts.pdf
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Desktops vs. Laptops - March 27, 2021
2021-03-27-desktops-vs-laptops.pdf
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                  After the above desktop vs. laptop article was written/submitted for publication,
                  CNET had a good article about Chromebooks. Read it here:
                  https://www.cnet.com/news/chromebooks-are-now-my-go-to-recommendation-for-most-people-heres-why/
                  Another article about laptops and Chromebooks came out on May 1. Read it here:
                  https://www.cnet.com/news/are-chromebooks-worth-it/
Smartwatches - March 13, 2021
2021-03-13-smartwatches.pdf
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Malware, Viruses, and Hacks - February 27, 2021
2021-02-27-malware-viruses.pdf
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Smartphone Emergency Resources - February 13, 2021
2021-02-13-smartphone-emergency-resources.pdf
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Smartphones and Emergencies - January 23, 2020
2021-01-23-time-to-get-smartphone.pdf
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