Beth Ziesenis

Beth Ziesenis is Your Nerdy Best Friend. She is the author of several books on technology including The Big Book of Apps (Summer 2017). Beth travels the country talking to organizations about free and bargain technology.

Biggest Lie in the World (and Kevin’s Famous Chili Recipe)

He spilled the whole batch in the lobby, and no one got a bite. But that doesn’t mean his famous recipe is gone forever. A clever TikTok-er revealed that Peacock TV’s terms and conditions includes Kevin’s chili recipe buried in the tiny print as a reward for the very, very small percentage of subscribers who read the details.

 

Almost No One Reads the Terms and Conditions

Most apps or services require you to click a box to agree to their terms and conditions for use.…

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Zoom Security Settings You Need to Check Right Now

Newsflash: Zoom bombing is still a thing. This week I was in a session that was hijacked by horrible people sharing porn, racist language, disgusting images and vile language. Here’s how you can avoid the same issues.

Note: some of these settings and options are for different levels of Zoom subscriptions, so you may have more or fewer, depending on your account.…

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Nerdwords Live

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Check out this  NerdWords LIVE on videoconferencing. Hundreds of you attended, and many more wrote to ask for the recording.

Ta Dah! Here it is…

This morning I created a new FB group called The Unexpected Telecommuters where I posted this video and other resources for, well, unexpected telecommuters. Please join for resources and laughs and support!

Join The Unexpected Telecommuters

Nerd On…

Beth Z, CSP
Your Nerdy Best Friend

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Don’t Fear a Laptop Ban: 6 Steps to Turn Your Smartphone into an In-Flight Computer

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What’s worse than a long flight for a frequent flyer? A long flight without a laptop… courtesy of a ban on electronics on planes.

Security officials have banned laptops and tablets on certain international flights, and more travelers could be impacted if the ban extends. But with a little planning, you can transform your smartphone into a powerful productivity tool that can (almost) replace your laptop.…

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