Meredith Fahey, Author at Digital Helpmates

ARE YOU SCAM PROOF? (Quiz Show with Mary Coupland of Compass and Clock magazine)

In her show, “The Road Ahead,” DHM Founder Laura Moynihan quizzes Mary Coupland of Compass & Clock Magazine, asking her: “Are You Scam Proof?” Topics included scams on email, web browsers, social media, direct messaging, phone, and text. This show appeared on BKAT (Bremerton Cable Access channel), “The Road Ahead” in June 2022. Watch a […]

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How do I access my iPhone photos from my PC?

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iPhones are the most popular phones in the world, and PCs are the most popular computer. So how do PC users access their iPhone photos? It’s a popular question!

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How do I test my internet speed?

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What’s the easiest way to check my internet speed?
Sometimes we suspect that our computer issues are due to slow internet speed. Especially in these days where more people are attending work and school online, it’s good information to know!

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PASSWORD HACKING IS NOT MAGIC (Original article by Laura Moynihan of DHM)

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By Laura Moynihan, Director, Digital Helpmates Published 3/7/2022 Two-question survey: Question 1: Have you ever wondered how a magician pulls a dove out of a pocket that seemed empty just a moment ago? Question 2: Have you ever wondered how your password gets hacked? These Two Questions are Related. My guess is that if you

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The fastest, safest and cheapest way to clean an iPad / Tablet

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What do you do when your iPad is so grimy that you can’t see the screen? How do you scour peanut butter fingerprints off a phone? These are great questions that have one simple answer:

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Can I use my library card to download books for free on my tablet/iPad?

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This tip is one of our very best, and was learned while volunteering in the library during drop-in tech tutoring. You don’t have to purchase books online — you can use our amazing public library system to read them on your iPad, Kindle, computer or phone!

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Can I use my iPad as another monitor for my Mac?

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When Apple first came out with the iPad, it didn’t take long before someone thought, “wouldn’t that nice screen make an excellent secondary monitor for my Mac?”

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Email: Top 3 Tips for Identifying scam emails

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email that comes in your inbox. Luckily, we’ve identified three easy tips that will help you catch them almost every time:

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Getting Rid of Ad-like Notifications in Chrome

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e is great but when a spammer gets ahold of your notifications, your screen can look like this. Luckily, you can turn these off:

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Is there an app to remind me to stop at the store?

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Jetsons promised us we would have helpful robots all around us by now. Yet, how often do our devices actually remind us of helpful stuff when we are out running errands? Welcome to the Jet Age, with Google Keep!

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Meredith Fahey

ARE YOU SCAM PROOF? (Quiz Show with Mary Coupland of Compass and Clock magazine)

How do I access my iPhone photos from my PC?

How do I test my internet speed?

PASSWORD HACKING IS NOT MAGIC (Original article by Laura Moynihan of DHM)

The fastest, safest and cheapest way to clean an iPad / Tablet

Can I use my library card to download books for free on my tablet/iPad?

Can I use my iPad as another monitor for my Mac?

Email: Top 3 Tips for Identifying scam emails

Getting Rid of Ad-like Notifications in Chrome

Is there an app to remind me to stop at the store?

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