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May 2018 LCCU Meeting

May 2018 LCCU Meeting. We’ll answers members’ questions: What is File History and how do I use it? What software will tell me when my programs need updating and help me do it? How do I update drivers, e.g. for sound devices? How can I protect my privacy on Facebook?

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May 2018 LCCU Meeting

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  1. May 2018 LCCU Meeting • We’ll answers members’ questions: • What is File History and how do I use it? • What software will tell me when my programs need updating and help me do it? • How do I update drivers, e.g. for sound devices? • How can I protect my privacy on Facebook? • What’s in the April 2018 Win 10 Feature Update?

  2. May 2018 LCCU MeetingUpdate Detector Software • Alternatives to Secunia PSI (EOL 4/20/18): • SUMo – Software Update Monitor – offered greatest number of updates, but does not link to & install them. • Patch My PC Home Updater – Downloads & installs updates, includes scheduler. Checks 302 programs. • Heimdal Free– recommended by a Secunia developer. Only checks “over 20” software apps. • uCheck – by creator of RogueKiller • Coming later this year: VulnDetect

  3. May 2018 LCCU MeetingUpdate Detector Software • Alternatives to Secunia PSI: • Ninite.com creates a custom updater for any of 85 common apps you used it to install, with no user interaction or restarts. • Filehippo App Manager - v1.75 is the latest stable version, v2 beta version automates the installs.

  4. May 2018 LCCU MeetingUpdate Detector Software • Testing alternatives to Secunia PSI: • Ninite.com created a custom updater for all the programs I use from their site. At least 16 programs were updated in about 30 minutes. Problem – it doesn’t produce a log of what it updates. • PatchMyPC – when run before ninite, 18 of 38 apps I have were up-to-date (of the 301 they check). After running the Ninite.com update, 36 of 41 were up-to-date. Updating the remaining 5 took about 30 min. • Neither would update Malwarebytes.

  5. May 2018 LCCU MeetingUpdate Detector Software • References: • Secunia Personal Software Inspector (PSI) Being Discontinued in April from bleepingcomputer.com • RIP PSI (Secunia/Flexera) from Norton Community • Secunia retires Personal Software Inspector (PSI) from Ghacks.com • What's the best way to keep Windows programs up to date? from the Guardian • Finding a software updater to replace Secunia's PSI from zdnet.com

  6. May 2018 LCCU Meeting4/2018 Win 10 Feature Update • Microsoft will begin pushing update on May 8. • New features: • Timeline – locate files & emails by date/time. Can show what Microsoft apps and files you’ve used over the last 30 days on multiple devices. • Focus Assist – turn off app notifications for a time. • Windows Mixed Reality for SteamVR update. • Dictation – in any text field. Some markets only. • Nearby Share – from devices you own or others nearby. Like AirDrop for Windows.

  7. May 2018 LCCU Meeting4/2018 Win 10 Feature Update • References: • 4 Interesting New Features From Microsoft's Latest Windows 10 Update from Fortune.com • Windows 10 April 2018 Update: the 10 best new features from theVerge.com • Microsoft's Windows 10 April 2018 Update: What's New from lifehacker.com

  8. May 2018 LCCU MeetingHow to Restore Individual Files • Restore a file from File History. • Restore a file from a File and Folder copy or backup. • Mount a system image backup as a virtual drive and copy & paste the desired file. This is easier to do with 3rd party image backup software.

  9. May 2018 LCCU MeetingRestoring All Your Files • Restore from a system image backup. • Restore all files from File History to get most recent versions.

  10. May 2018 LCCU MeetingWindows 10 File History • By default, it will back up Documents, Pictures, Desktop, Downloads, OneDrive, Music and Video folders, but you can add add or exclude folders. • Back up to an external drive or network drive. • Will backup changed files automatically on a frequency you set. • Keeps multiple versions for as long as you want, or until you run out of disk space. • Restore one file/folder (2 ways) or all of them.

  11. May 2018 LCCU MeetingWindows 10 File History • Setup File History • Go to Settings > Update & Security > Backup • Under “Backup using file history”, select “Add a drive”, and select your drive. This will turn on “Automatically back up my files”. • Select “More options” to configure.

  12. May 2018 LCCU MeetingWindows 10 File History • “Backup options” to configure: • How often – default is every hour; choices range from every 10 minutes to daily. • Keep how long – default is forever, but choices range from 1 month to 2 years or when space is needed. • Which folders – can exclude defaults or add others. May add C:\Program Files & C:\Program Files (x86). • Change backup drive – click “Stop using drive”, then “Add a drive”. File History can only be configured to backup to one drive at a time.

  13. May 2018 LCCU MeetingWindows 10 File History • “Backup options” to check or start a backup: • Overview – Shows amount of space on external drive used by File History and date & time of last backup. • Backup Now button – When external drive has been detached and reconnected, use it to catch up.

  14. May 2018 LCCU MeetingWindows 10 File History • “Backup Options” to restore a file/folder: • “Restore files from a current backup” brings up the File History Home screen, showing folders backed up. Navigate to find files/folders you want to restore. • Green circle restores latest version. Arrow to left of it takes you to dates of previous File History saves to restore previous versions. Hover over files for the save date. For a specified folder, you can restore deleted files. • Files saved on another computer can be restored. • .

  15. May 2018 LCCU MeetingWindows 10 File History • “Backup Options” to restore all your files: • “Restore files from a current backup” brings up the File History Home screen, showing folders backed up. Make sure it shows the most recent date. • Press Ctrl+A to select all files and folders. • Press the big Green circle to restore. Follow directions on the screen. • If you can’t get into Windows, restore a system image first, then restore all files from File History.

  16. May 2018 LCCU MeetingWindows 10 File History • Using File Explorer to restore from File History: • Navigate to the desired file in File Explorer. Right-click and select “Restore previous version”. • Message “Working on it.” displays, then a list of versions with their dates & times. • Select a version, and “Open” and “Restore” buttons are displayed. “Restore” has 2 options – “Restore” or “Restore to”, the latter lets you put it in a different folder.

  17. May 2018 LCCU MeetingWindows 10 File History • References: • How to use Windows 10's File History backup feature from PC World • How to Use Windows’ File History to Back Up Your Data from howtogeek.com • Lesson 5: Sharing With the Homegroup from howtogeek.com • “Troubleshooting & Maintaining Your PC” by Dan Gookin

  18. May 2018 LCCU MeetingUpdate a Device Driver • Before you start, create a Restore Point: • Control Panel, System, System Protection, Create. • Access the Device Driver: • Right-click Start, select Device Manager. • Select device category and double-click specific device to show device properties. • Update Device Driver: • Click Driver tab and “Update driver” button to check for newer driver. If found, follow install instructions.

  19. May 2018 LCCU MeetingUpdate Device Driver • Also - Check manufacturer’s website for an updated drive – may be better than what Windows finds.

  20. April 2018 LCCU MeetingProtect Facebook Privacy • Limit data friends can access in apps: • Options, Apps. • Select an app & deselect items shared. • Click “Apps others use” & uncheck the boxes. • To be thorough, stop using apps altogether: • Don’t use Facebook to sign into other websites. • Click Options, Apps. • Find "Apps, Websites and Plugins." Click "Edit," and "Disable Platform."

  21. April 2018 LCCU MeetingProtect Facebook Privacy • Reference • Facebook privacy settings make you work to stop the data sharing

  22. October 2017 LCCU MeetingMicrosoft Privacy Dashboard • References • Microsoft’s new privacy dashboard and set-up experience empowers Windows 10 users from Microsoft

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