Security experts: "Always check the URL!"
Scammers: "Hold my parameter string..."

These crafty criminals are buying Google ads that lead to REAL Apple/Microsoft sites, then using hidden URL parameters to inject fake support numbers. Even when you do everything right, the scam finds a way!

https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/06/18/2317216/scammers-use-google-ads-to-inject-phony-help-lines-on-apple-microsoft-sites

A couple years ago I did *something* in #macos Terminal to stop videos on sites like espn from auto playing…because turning it off in settings wouldn’t stop espn from playing. Anybody have any idea what that action could be and how to reverse it? #mac #apple #tech #techsupport

I really dislike all these distros moving their support to Discord and not installing an online, searchable forum. If it's not searchable via a search engine and free to read, the answer does not exist in my book.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a printer that works with an iPad that doesn't require a convoluted set of steps to print like a Brother does with it's app between printing and actually spitting out the paper. Something straightforward #technology #techsupport

So the latest version of #PeerTube recommends locking the peertube user (chsh -s /usr/bin/nologin peertube), but I back up the database by using `su - peertube` then `pg_dump -U peertube Fc peertube_prod > peertube_prod-dump.db` and exporting that .db to a backup location. So how am I supposed to back up my database now if I'm not supposed to access that user account?

Today a repeat client contacted me via text messaging (RCS). It was in the last half of a Friday afternoon. I was sitting at my desk doing paperwork. I texted back, “I can help you right now, if that works for you.” Their reply was, “Now would be great.” I called them, then connected remotely to their MacBook Air, and took care of the issue. And a little before 5pm, I emailed them the invoice.

The paperwork can wait. Speed matters.

#CallMeIfYouNeedMe #FIFONetworks

Tapestry offers lots of great ways to filter what you browse in the timeline. You can even create muffle rules to filter blog posts by category for RSS feeds that support them.

Be sure to check out our How To guide on how to use this powerful feature in Tapestry and spend more time reading just the stuff you care about.

https://iconfactory.happyfox.com/kb/article/173-how-to-use-include-categories-in-rss-feed-preferences/

“If you have turned on two-step verification and cannot access any of the alternate methods to get a verification, we cannot help you, sorry.” (Source: support(.)microsoft(.)com)

Yesterday I tried to assist a client with Microsoft account recovery. This client had enabled 2FA/MFA on the account using the Microsoft Authenticator app. Then, the phone with the Authenticator app broke.

There was no alternate 2-factor authentication enabled. No alternate email, no option for SMS (text messaging) verification, no Yubikey. When the client initially set up 2FA with the Authenticator app, they were offered the option to save recovery codes, but didn’t write them down.

The client is highly educated. If you blame the client, I will block you, because you’re a jerk.

Microsoft, and other companies, need to do a much better job of ensuring workable account recovery options are not just available, but actually enabled.

This is a paid annual account. By default, Microsoft works hard at making sure at sign-up that you enable auto-renewal. Do you see the problem? The client can’t access the account, and will have to cancel the credit card to avoid continued payments.

THE LESSON
It’s up to you to make sure you have alternate account recovery mechanisms in place. The cloud service companies will not help you. They are not your friend. They don’t even make it easy to contact them to discuss account problems.

If you’re not comfortable setting up secondary account recovery options, I can help. Do it now, before your phone breaks.

#CallMeIfYouNeedMe #FIFONetworks

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Our #QuickTip this week  Did you know that you can execute a Shadow Session directly from the Dashboard?

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Why replace a dead #Computer #PowerSupply when you can #repair it? Simply replace the #fuse inside. #ComputerRepair #TechSupport #DIY
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We wish a blessed happy Eid al Adha for everyone.

Another free #TechSupport day at the South Burlington public library in #Vermont. All seniors and a lot of computer/Internet anxiety as usual.

• Setting up Outlook
• Microsoft password recovery
• Accessing a portal for managing rental properties
• Security questions from an activist working with asylum seekers
• Shopping for used iPhones
• Basic usage and malware questions related to sketchy auction sites
• Set up OneDrive for use with Office apps, and turn it off again, didn't like it

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