 Several weeks ago, I shared an article about Google's new accounts for under-13's. These accounts allow parents to monitor and control their child's use of their Android device using something called Family Link. Unfortunately, at that point, these accounts were not yet available in Australia. The good news this week is that Family Link is now available in Australia. So, for those of you who are interested in exploring how you can keep an eye on the kids' activity and usage of their mobile devices, here is an article on the topic from the Sydney Morning Herald. Related handy hints and articlesHandy Hints (for iTandCoffee Club members)
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4/11/2017 3 Comments Scam alerts!Here are just some of the scams I came across this week. If you have any you would like to share with us, leave a comment at the bottom. Beware of fake NAB text (or text from any other 'bank') Just this morning, I received an SMS - it is shown on the left in the image above. While I did know it would be a scam, I tapped the link on my iPhone to see where it took me. (I wouldn't recommend this to others, but knew in this case I would be safe to look at the where it took me.) On the right in the above image is the web page that I was taken to. It looks very 'real', doesn't it? But the first sign it is a scam is that there is no 'lock' symbol on the left of the website at the top of the screen, which you should always check for on any site that asks you to enter any details. Here's what it should have looked like.  No, I don't have any 'Bitcoin' In another text I received this week, I was advised that I had 'Bitcoin' in my account, valued at $7616.11. Lucky me! Unfortunately, yet another scam to beware of. Fake WhatsApp app in the Google Play storeIf you are an Android user, be sure that you didn't download a fake WhatsApp app that appeared in the Google Play store. Apparently, over 1 million people have downloaded this fake, malicious app. Read more about this one here: Beware of dating appsWhile very few people who read this newsletter are likely to be using dating apps like Tinder, here is news of potential 'leaks' of your private information associated with these apps. (PS. I saw this in the press, not because I use any of these apps!)
 iCloud Photo Library - and iCloud in general - is one of the areas that iTandCoffee covers multiple times per week in client appointments and classes. What is iCloud Photo Library? What does it do? Should you use it? What are the advantages and disadvantages? What is the cost? What should you do if you turned it on and now don't want to use it? We have the answers to these questions! To address these questions, we have recorded a new video tutorial and added it to the 'Understanding and Using iCloud - Live Class Video' web page. This means that those of you who are iTandCoffee Club members with Online and Premium membership, and anyone who has purchased access to the 'Understanding and Using iCloud' class videos, will now be able to gain a better understanding of iCloud Photo Library. (See below for details of how to purchase access to these videos.) Non-members, or members with Original, Basic or Plus membership plans, can purchase access to these videos here - for just $10. (Club members can receive a 20% discount by using the applicable coupon code. Visit your membership home page to obtain this code.) Understanding and Using iCloud - Class VideosWatch recording of an actual iTandCoffee class. This class unravels the mystery that is iCloud and includes the following topics. Also included is a tutorial video discussing iCloud Photo Library.
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If you are holding a sweep on Melbourne Cup Day, there is an app that can help with that. It's called Melbourne Cup Sweep, and is free. Here's the link for those of you who are interested! Those of you who watch this blog or read the iTandCoffee Newsletter will know that there have been several articles recently about the upgrade to iOS, iOS 11. What hasn't had much coverage is the upgrade of Macs to the latest version of the Mac operating system, MacOS Sierra (10.13)  I must say that I held off on downloading and installing MacOS High Sierra for several weeks, because I am so reliant on my Mac for my work. I wanted to wait for the early 'glitches' to be ironed out. I finally installed High Sierra a couple of weeks ago, and can report that I have not had any issues so far with it. For most people who install High Sierra, the changes will be barely noticeable. A few areas where you may notice differences are
Here's an article from Macworld that provides more detail about what High Sierra delivers. On Wednesday this week, Apple released the awaited update to fix the recently reported KRACK Wi-Fi security flaw (see New Wi-Fi flaw leaves nearly every internet-connected device vulnerable). Here is the Macworld article with details of the content of MacOS 10.13.1. Is it time to upgrade to High Sierra? For anyone who has a Mac that is capable of being updated to MacOS High Sierra, it is a good idea to install this latest upgrade, especially so that you 'plug' the major Wi-Fi security flaw. Of course, this upgrade is only available for certain Macs - here's the list:
How to upgrade to MacOS High Sierra As always, make sure you do a backup of your Mac - and that the backup has completed successfully - before you install any upgrade or update. If you are not sure how to do this, we have a separate article that covers this topic. Once you have a valid backup, visit the Mac App Store App to find the High Sierra download option. In the past, the latest upgrade has shown up in the Updates area of the Mac App Store. This time, you will find the High Sierra download option in the Featured area. Or you can use the Search bar at top right to search for it. (I only realised it had moved to Featured after I had already used the Search to download it.)  Do you need help with the upgrade or backup? As always, iTandCoffee can assist you with the processes of backing up and upgrading your Mac. Just call 1300 885 420 or email us at [email protected] to book an appointment. If you are an iTandCoffee Member with Plus, Premium or Online membership, why not arrange a free support call or drop-in appointment to get help with your backup or update? Your memberships entitles you to FREE support - Plus and Online members get 3 support calls or drop-in appointments (of up to 15 minutes) per subscription year, and Premium members get 10! All* Club members are welcome to come along to our next Free Friday on November 17th at 12pm and bring along your questions about upgrades, backups or anything else! *Limits apply to these free sessions, depending on your level of membership. We'll let you know if you have exceeded this limit. Special Offer for November 2017 Drop your Mac to us, and we will back up and upgrade your Mac for the fixed cost of Only $60** If you are Plus, Online and Premium member of the iTandCoffee Club, you will pay only $20 (by using one of your 'free support' entitlements). Become a Plus or Premium Member before November 30th to go in the draw to win a NEW iPad - and to take advantage of great offers like this. **Cost shown assumes that an external hard drive is provided by the owner of the Mac for the backup. Seagate external hard drive available for purchase at iTandCoffee for the additional cost of $89. Cost only covers backup and upgrade activities - any consultation or support will be charged at standard applicable rate for a private appointment. Call 1300 885 420 to book in your Mac, or for more information (If your call cannot be taken at the time, please leave a message with your details and we will return your call).  Once again this week, Apple has released another update to iOS 11 - this time a more major update, from iOS 11.0.3 to iOS 11.1. It includes lots of fixes plus some new features. I have screen-shotted the list of changes, and included them below. So excited to have 'mythical creatures' in my emoji set (sarcasm there!).    If you have already updated to iOS, then definitely download and install iOS 11.1. I have been using it since Wednesday, and have not encountered any issues. Is it time to upgrade? If you have not yet upgraded your iPad or iPhone, it is time to consider doing this, as the iOS 11.1 includes a very important fix for the major security flaw described in our last newsletter. (New Wi-Fi flaw leaves nearly every internet-connected device vulnerable) Just make sure that you have a completed backup of your device before you do this. This can be to iTunes on a computer, or to iCloud. Do you know how to check if you have an iCloud backup? This week's handy hint for iTandCoffee Club members covers how to back up your iPad or iPhone to iCloud, and how to check when the backup was last done. Members can view this hint by selecting the button below. If you have not yet joined The iTandCoffee Club, find out more about the benefits here. Get free help with your backup and upgrade
If you are an iTandCoffee Member with Plus, Premium or Online membership, why not arrange a support call or drop-in appointment to get this checked, and to get help with your update? Your memberships entitles you to FREE support - Plus and Online members get 3 support calls or drop-in appointments per subscription year, and Premium members get 10! All Club members are welcome along to our next Free Friday on November 17th at 12pm and bring along your questions*. *Limits apply to these free sessions, depending on your level of membership |
What's on at iTandCoffee ?Below is our list of videos, classes and other events that are coming up soon.
Videos shown are offered for eligible members of the iTandCoffee Club. If you have questions, why not join fun and informative 'user group' meetings, held once a month. All iTandCoffee classes are run as online classes (using Zoom), which means you can attend from anywhere. |
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