Al Lustie's Tips and Tricks

I have written before about the persistent scam that goes like this:
  you get a phone call from someone claiming to be "from Windows" or a subcontractor for Microsoft, or some such thing.  The person claims your computer has reported a number of viruses.

It's a scam.  How-To-Geek has a great report  on an actual call.  Go to this link to read about it.

http://www.howtogeek.com/180514/the-“tech-support”-scammers-called-htg-so-we-had-fun-with-them/

Or, just ignore such calls.

Do NOT pay anyone any money, or give them control of your computer unless you know them or have solid reason to trust them.

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Do you like to walk?  or run?  Are you thinking of changing your route, walking in the hills, doing some off road walking?  What what has that got to do with technology, anyway?

I have tried various apps to assist me in my exercise activities.  The one I enjoy the most is "MapMyWalk" for my iPhone (and iPod).  Fitbit requires other equipment.  Runtastic didn't work so well for me.  But MapMyWalk lets me record my walk (or run or bike ride) and gives me the distance and probable calories burned.

Since I usually carry my iPhone when I'm out, it's always there.  It measures by GPS rather than the length of my stride (especially helpful when walking in snow or on ice).  The paid version is only $2.99.

What works for you?  Leave a comment and let us know.