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Jun 1, 2026 | Join Online Meeting > The Gadget Gurus:  I will review the current tech news. We will do our best to answer questions about computers, smartphones, apps, cameras, tablets, and the internet. Bring your tech issues and enjoy the meeting.
Google Maps and Waze are not the same—here’s the differences that matter – howtogeek.com

This Week’s Tip or Trick

Stop. Verify. Protect Your Money  – citi.com

Scammers succeed by creating pressure, confusion, and exerting false authority. Knowing what to look for – and when to pause – can help you stay safe from their tactics

 

BitWarden Tip & Info

Leverage Password History: Forgotten an old password when an app forces a reset? Bitwarden tracks your Password History to show you previous passwords used and the dates they were changed.

For Mobile App:
    1. Tap the Generator tab at the bottom.
    2. Tap the three-dot menu in the upper-right corner.
    3. Select Password History to see a list of recent passwords created. Help  —   Video

For Desktop & Browser Extensions:
  1. Open your vault and click on Generator.
  2. Scroll to the bottom and click Generator history.

Q:   My Google Home app shows an unnamed device, offline. I think this was the Win 11 desktop I wiped & disconnected. How do I remove it from the Home app? Did I miss doing something when I disconnected it?
A: I don’t believe you can remove the unused ones. I have dozens in my.

Q:   I have a smart TV with a set-top cable box with a voice controller, not shown on the Home app. My mesh router is connected to a cable splitter for computer & cell phone Wi-Fi, and it shows up in the Home app. Is my LAN at risk with this IoT setup, or does the cable box separate the LAN and TV?
A: What you’re describing is exactly what I do, and I think it’s okay.

Q:   I have BitWarden master PW stored in BitWarden to use to get on the website and, of course, on paper in a security box in case of computer loss. Recently, I thought you said this is not secure. Reason?
A:  I also store my master password in Bitwarden, but don’t store the TOTP codes for BitWarden and other high-security sites.  I use the Proton Authenticator for these sensitive sites.

Q:   I just require the BitWarden PIN after a computer restart. Should it be master PW instead?  Stew R
A: I use a PIN to unlock BitWarden all the time. I believe a home computer under our control, with PIN protection, is sufficient. Probably wouldn’t want to do this in an office environment where the computers are left unattended all night, for example.

Q:  I have a Samsung Galaxy A32 5G (Android version 13) cell phone. It was running out of internal storage. I went to T-Mobile, where they inserted an SD card and set up the system so that my photos would be stored on it. My internal storage shows that images are using 16.25 GB. How do I delete these images (photos) that are on my phone? I want to make sure that they are on the SD card before I delete any files, so I will still have a copy of the photos.  Patricia G
A: You need to get a copy of the photos off that phone for a safe backup. At some point, you’re going to get a new phone, and you’ll have to get the photos off it onto a PC or another backup.

What I do and recommend is to use the Google Photos app to automatically copy all photos to Google Photos cloud storage. This will get them safely stored in the cloud, with all manner of benefits, allowing editing, sharing, and so forth.  You will probably need more storage than the free 15 GB, but it’s very reasonable. I have done a program on using Google Photos, “Working With Your Digital Pictures Online.” It has all of the details.
Note:  After you back up all the photos using the Google Photos app, you can clear up all the space on your phone by using this procedure.

Use the “Free up space” feature (Recommended)
This is the safest method as it only deletes photos and videos from your phone that are already securely backed up to your Google account. [1, 2, 3, 4]
  1. Open the Google Photos app on your phone.
  2. Tap your Profile photo or initials in the top-right corner.
  3. Tap on Free up space on this device.
  4. Follow the on-screen prompts to delete the local copies.
All Google accounts automatically come with 15 GB of free, pooled storage across Gmail, Drive, and Photos. Paid upgrades, which also include family sharing and Google Store discounts, include the following tiers: What Is Google One, and Should You Subscribe? by Wired
  • Basic: $1.99/mo or $19.99/yr for 100 GB
  • Standard: $2.99/mo for 200 GB
  • Premium: $9.99/mo or $99.99/yr for 2 TB

 

Here is another alternative

To copy photos from your Galaxy A25 to a PC, the easiest method is to connect the devices via a USB cable and use File Explorer. [1, 2]
Step-by-Step Guide
  1. Connect your phone: Plug a compatible USB cable into your Galaxy A25 and an open USB port on your PC. [1, 2, 3, 4]
  2. Unlock your phone: Ensure your screen is unlocked so the PC can access the data. [1]
  3. Allow access: When prompted on your phone, tap Allow access to phone data. [1]
  4. Enable File Transfer: Swipe down from the top of your phone’s screen to open the notification panel. Tap the Android System notification (often labeled USB for file transfer or Charging this device via USB) and select Transferring files or Android Auto. [1, 2, 3]
  5. Open File Explorer on PC: On your computer, open File Explorer (or press the Windows Key + E). [1]
  6. Find your photos: On the left menu of File Explorer, click This PC, and select your Galaxy A25. [1, 2]

LastPass Data Security Incident Litigation Settlement – Jay B
In re: LastPass Data Security Incident Litigation, Case No. 1:22-cv-12047-PBS

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