Technological innvations are now providing more nuanced solutions to solve hearing loss issues. The choice is no longer between hearing aid or no hearing aid. This is particularly true for those with mild to moderate hearing loss. If you own a smartphone, as most of us do, you probably have a solution right in your hand.

The Windows 10 File Explorer is an under-used tool that solves many routine computing tasks. You probably ask yourself daily things like: “where did I put that file; I know it’s there somewhere?” Or, “is there a way I can display all the files on my computer?” And you’ve surely asked yourself “how can I determine how much free space is left on my hard drive?” The File Explorer can even help you backup or copy all your photos and documents. Read how to do these things, and more, in our File Explorer article.

By Lou Miller and Margie Krafft

We hear about cloud storage even on the news.  But what is Cloud Storage?  What good it is for me?  I hear there are many Cloud Storage sites, how do I choose?  

This is an introduction to cloud storage. It gives you links to check some sites out yourself.  

Novice Level

The Education committee is writing new articles to help you begin your new year by learning more about the technology devices you use. When selecting article topics, we used the results of the TVCUC Survey from last year and input from FLS. We will identify the articles as Novice Level or Intermediate Level so that you have a better idea of what is being presented. We are also populating an archive of many “How-To” articles.

If you like the new format or if you have a technology topic you’d like us to research and write about, email our Education Committee chair. We look forward to helping you continue to learn and be more confident in the use of technology.

What is Ransomware?
Could it happen to you?
How can I avoid it?
What should I do if I fell for the scam?

This and more will be explained if you read this article.  Remember, as part of the Computer Users Club, you have free access to our First Line Support who can help you.