Dark Patterns are attempts by advertisers and content designers to manipulate consumers into taking actions that companies desire (like purchasing something) while making it difficult or confusing to take actions companies don’t want (such as canceling an account or opting out). Here are some resources to help you learn more about these deceptive practices. More can… Continue reading Dark Patterns Attempt to Manipulate and Control Consumers
Tag: Technology
Portable Battery Power Packs and Chargers
Introduction Portable power packs are useful when traveling away from power sources or during power outages. Generally speaking, as capacity increases, so does price, size, and weight. This page offers some guidelines for choosing a power pack and a list of models to consider. Choosing a Manufacturer When searching for portable power packs, it’s a… Continue reading Portable Battery Power Packs and Chargers
Olympus VN-5200PC Digital Audio Voice Recorder PDF User Guide Instruction Manual and Video
Summary In 2009, I created an instruction video for the Olympus VN-5200PC Digital Audio Voice Recorder (shown below). With over 135,000 views so far, it’s become one of the most popular videos I’ve created. So, I decided to create this FAQ support page and resource guide to help those who’ve posted questions about the recorder. Resources Olympus VN-5200PC… Continue reading Olympus VN-5200PC Digital Audio Voice Recorder PDF User Guide Instruction Manual and Video
Online Bulletin Board Systems and Forum Alternatives to Facebook Groups
Given the limitations and recent political problems with Facebook, people are beginning to leave Facebook and look elsewhere for their online social engagement. Bulletin Board systems and forums allow groups to form their own online communities for discussion and sharing content. Below are a few examples where members can join without the trappings of creating… Continue reading Online Bulletin Board Systems and Forum Alternatives to Facebook Groups
“The Facebook Dilemma” – PBS FRONTLINE Documentary (2018)
“The Facebook Dilemma” is a major investigation of Facebook’s impact on privacy and democracy around the world. The documentary Premiered on 29 Oct 2018. The documentary examines the early years of the company through the present day global impact and repercussions of Facebook. Other issues addressed include the surveillance and data gathering aspects of Facebook… Continue reading “The Facebook Dilemma” – PBS FRONTLINE Documentary (2018)
TECHNOLOGY – Features and Enhancements in Apple iOS 12 for iPad and iPhone
iOS 12 brings performance improvements and exciting new features to iPhone and iPad. Photos introduces new features to help you rediscover and share the photos in your library, Memoji—a new, more customizable Animoji—make Messages more expressive and fun, Screen Time helps you and your family understand and make the most of the time spent on… Continue reading TECHNOLOGY – Features and Enhancements in Apple iOS 12 for iPad and iPhone
TECHNOLOGY – Guided Tour of iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR (Video)
See how easy and fun it is to use iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR. Find out about features like Face ID, Depth Control, Memoji and more. Learn more at Apple.com/iphone/. Some of the functions and features shown in this video apply to other iPhones using the new iOS operating system. Below is… Continue reading TECHNOLOGY – Guided Tour of iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR (Video)