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TECH THURSDAY: HOW TO USE PUBLIC WiFi NETWORKS SAFELY

It's been said that when you use public WiFi, it's like having a conversation in a public place. Other people will be able to listen in on what you are saying. Fortunately, there are  ways to stay safe on public WiFi networks. Click Here to read Elizabeth Harper's article "How to Protect Your Privacy on Public WiFi Networks".

TECH THURSDAY: SIGNING DOCUMENTS ON YOUR PHONE OR COMPUTER

If you need to sign digital documents on a regular basis there are apps for your computer, tablet and smartphone that can make signing digital documents easy. Click Here to read Elizabeth Harper's article "How to Sign a Document on Your Phone or Computer".

TECH THURSDAY: THE DO'S AND DON'TS OF PASSWORD SECURITY

Are you still confused on all the different rules for Password Security? Click Here for PC Mag's Ultimate Guide to Password Security.

TECH THURSDAY: BACKING UP/RESTORING FILES IN WINDOWS

Are you one of those people that think it could "never happen to me"? Well, it could. You could lose all of your important files if your computer has a critical failure. Fortunately,  you can lessen the damage if you had set up a backup plan. 'File History', available in Windows 10 and 11, will automatically back up files and folders that you specify. Click Here to find out how to access this feature.

TECH THURSDAY: RESETTING FORGOTEN PASSWORDS IN WINDOWS 11

Have you forgotten your Windows 11 password? Not to worry. Resetting your password is fairly easy. Click Here for instructions on resetting passwords in Windows 11.

TECH THURSDAY: SYLLABI NOTIFICATION SERVICE

Cleveland Law Library Association members and those entitled to privileges under O.R.C. Section 307.51 can sign up to be notified by email of the latest U.S. Supreme Court, Ohio Supreme Court, Sixth Circuit and Eighth District opinions released by the courts. This notification service is a free member service, and the syllabi are also posted to our web site, with links to the full-text of opinions where possible. To be added to the distribution list for the syllabi notification service, please send an email to ehess@clelaw.lib.oh.us or call the Law Library at (216) 861-5070.

TECH THURSDAY: WORKING FROM HOME

Due to the Pandemic, a lot of people started working from home. Does that still apply to you? If so, Click Here to see twenty tips for working from home.

Tech Thursday: WINDOWS 11

Microsoft's new desktop operating system Windows 11 was rolled out a few months ago. What's it all about? Should I upgrade? You can find out more about the new system in PC Mags article "Windows 11: Everything You Need to Know".

Cuyahoga DR Magistrate Ergun Appointed as Vice Chair of Ohio Supreme Court Task Force on Court Operations

Local Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Magistrate and Administrator for Judicial Operations, Serpil Ergun, has been appointed as the Vice Chair of the Ohio Supreme Court's new Task Force on Improving Court Operations Using Remote Technology.  According to its web site:

"The purpose of the task force is to review Ohio courts' use of technology to ensure the continued and effective operation of the judicial system during the COVID-19 pandemic and make recommendations regarding the use of such technology in the future."

The full roster of members can be located here.

 

TECH THURSDAY: RANSOMWARE

Are you protected from ransomware? There's been an increase in reported cases of this type of cyber attack recently. PCMag's Neil J. Rubenking's article "The Best Ransomware Protection for 2019" tells you why you need it and how to go about getting it. You can read his article here.