Program Notes for the 4th Week of the Month
Jan 26, 2026, 1 and 7 PM 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.
Please stop treating your ‘Downloads’ folder like a storage drive – howtogeek.com
This Week’s Tip or Trick
Android setting that spots fake cell towers.
Android 16 introduces a native “Mobile Network Security” setting designed to detect fake cell towers (stingrays) by alerting users to unencrypted networks and unauthorized IMSI/IMEI logging. This feature, found under Settings > Security & privacy > More security & privacy, requires new hardware and primarily supports upcoming devices like the Pixel 10.
- There’s a hidden Android setting that spots fake cell towers – howtogeek.com
Bitwarden Tip
Password generator
No need to brainstorm the perfect password: Bitwarden can generate strong, unique ones in seconds! Whether you prefer traditional passwords or easy-to-remember passphrases, the free Bitwarden password generator has you covered. Try out the password generator.
This is a follow-up to last week’s BittWarrden tip “Integrated authenticator”.
> Is it Safe to Put Two-Factor Codes in My Password Vault? – Ask Leo! – askleo.com
- Autofill with the Bitwarden browser extension context menu – youtube.com · Bitwarden
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Tech News & Tips
- This Gmail feature fixed my least favorite part of email – androidpolice.com · Anu Joy
- Every Google Maps user should change these settings now – howtogeek.com
- I explored every Google Messages shortcut and hidden setting, and these features made texting less stressful – Android Police
- Google Drive is getting better protection from ransomware – howtogeek.com
- Your SSD can fail at 100% Health: Here are the real warning signs – howtogeek.com
- Blue, Black, or Red? What your USB port colors actually mean – howtogeek.com
- I use the same login protection Google trusts for its own staff – makeuseof.com
- 5 annoying Google Messages features you can turn off – howtogeek.com
- Top Web Apps and Services Chromebook Users Are Exploring in 2026 – aboutchromebooks.com
- 5 ways you are accidentally ruining your Mesh Wi-Fi speed – howtogeek.com
- Waze says it is rolling out ‘new’ features including speed bump, speed limit warnings – 9to5google.com
- Build with Andrew – deeplearning.ai
iPhone and macOS
Deals, Sales & Reviews
- Mint Mobile’s Unlimited plan is just $15/mo for a full year – 9to5google.com
- The best Chromebook deals today – chromeunboxed.com · Robby Payne
- These are the best secure email services I recommend in 2026 – Android Authority
Video Tips
- How to Extract Text from Any Image or Document in Windows (2026) – youtube.com · MarkiTech Channel
- Why Scammers Are Silent When You Answer – youtube.com · Senior Minded
- Open Source Doesn’t Always Mean Free – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
- Why Am I Seeing So Many CAPTCHAs? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
- How Google Maps Knows There’s Traffic – youtube.com · Mario Explains
- How Does My Computer Know Where I Am? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
- Is it Safe to Put Two-Factor Codes in My Password Vault? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
- Philly Has What Every City Wants – youtube.com · Phriendly Photog