Week One Questions, Tech News, & Tips

Program Notes for the 1st Week of the Month

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This Week’s Tip or Trick

Google Earth is secretly a flight simulator, a tour guide, and a time machine – howtogeek.com

Google Earth includes an integrated, web-based flight simulator. To access it, open Google Earth in your browser, click the “Explore Earth” button, and use the search bar to find your starting location. Zoom in to set your altitude, then open the “Tools” menu in the top toolbar and select “Flight Simulator”.

The simulator gives you a simplified, casual flying experience directly inside your browser without needing to download a desktop app.

Controls: Pitch and roll are controlled by the up, down, left, and right arrow keys. Thrust is managed using the Page Up and Page Down keys, or by clicking the throttle gauge on the right side of the screen.
Changing Locations: To fly over a new city, exit the simulator, pan and zoom on the map to your new destination, and reopen “Flight Simulator” from the Tools menu.

Guide on how to launch the simulator, zoom to a location, and set your controls:

BitWarden Tip & Info

Securely share sensitive information with Bitwarden Send – youtube.com · Bitwarden

Bitwarden Send is an end-to-end encrypted feature that allows you to securely transmit sensitive information — either plaintext or file attachments — to anyone, including people who do not have a Bitwarden account. It is designed for ephemeral (temporary) sharing, meaning you can set expiration and deletion options to control how long the information is accessible. About Send

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Tech News & Tips

How I use Gmail aliases to create disposable email addresses instantly – howtogeek.com
- Gmail Tips: How to Create Multiple Email Addresses in One Gmail Account – YouTube
I finally found the perfect watch face for my smartwatch – howtogeek.com
- Android Apps by Matteo Dini MD ® Watch Faces on Google Play – play.google.com
- I use the MD313 Digital Watch Face. Glenn.
- Apple Watch faces and their features
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There’s a hidden Android setting that spots fake cell towers – howtogeek.com
Stop texting passwords to your partner, it’s riskier than you think – tucson.com
Get started with voice access | Microsoft Support – support.microsoft.com
Turn On or Off Voice Access in Windows 11 – elevenforum.com
The most useful Google Pixel feature I found isn’t new, but almost nobody uses it – howtogeek.com
Your Pixel Watch can do things no other Android smartwatch can—don’t miss out – howtogeek.com
Your ISP is tracking everything you do online: Change this one setting right now – howtogeek.com
Unlock Hidden Phone Features with These Secret Codes – howtogeek.com
Proton Pass vs Bitwarden vs 1Password: $0 vs $48 [2026] – tech-insider.org
I ditched Windows Phone Link for this free open-source app—and I’m never going back – howtogeek.com

iPhone Tip

Deals, Sales & Reviews

How old are your smoke alarms? It may be time to replace them – howtogeek.com

Video Tips

How to Protect Data on a Laptop – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
How to Back Up Windows – youtube.com · Ask Leo!