Web Tips

facilitated by Joan Vinall-Cox, Ph.D
& John Duffin, Cyber-Security Expert

Learn more about the possibilities and dangers of spending time on the web. Using your own device, a laptop, a tablet, or a smart phone, join this small group to learn the best way for you to go on the web, how to protect your privacy, avoid scams, and deal with passwords, and share your favorite sites and apps.

October 8, 15, & 22 – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 in the Friendship Room

 Reserve your space by signing up at the Eventbrite link for the Web Tips program: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/web-tips-feel-more-comfortable-online-tickets-73681046995

1. Browser Possibilities – October 8 – Joan

1. History of the Web Development

Current Browsers

1. Safari (Apple)
2. Chrome (Google)
   1. More on Google Account’s Usefulness – Free
3. Microsoft Edge (Windows)
4. Opera 
5. Making a Choice 

Safe Searching

1. Duck Duck Go
2. Encryption

Tabs vs Windows

2. Privacy, Scams, and dealing with Passwords – October 15 – John

1. Staying Safe on Social Media
2. Privacy Settings
3. Strong Passwords
4. Device Applications
5. Safe Shopping
6. Phishing Dangers
7. Keeping Your Software Up-to-date
8. Staying Safe with Wi-Fi
9. Keeping Your Data Private

3. Apps: Useful, Easy and Fun on Phone & Tablet – October 22 – Everybody Contributes

1. Joan’s Suggestions
   1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
   2. https://www.snopes.com
   3. https://www.makeuseof.com
   4. Instagram
   5. Twitter
2. John’s Suggestions
   1. Acrobat
   2. Grammarly
   3. Evernote
   4. Snip&Sketch
3. Your Favorites
   1. Pinterest (Joan hopes)
   2. …

For more information, email Joan at webtipsmguc@gmail.com