HBR, “How People Are Really Using AI in 2026” – A Summary
AI use is moving beyond simple chatbot interactions. People and organizations are beginning to use AI for multi-step tasks, tool use, and more active forms of assistance.
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Generative AI Explained for Beginners
Generative AI is like a very advanced autocomplete system.
When you ask it a question or give it instructions, it predicts what should come next based on patterns it learned from a large amount of writing, code, images, or other examples.
It doesn’t “know” things the way a person does. It generates responses that are likely to fit your request.
Let’s dive in.
Common Sense Defense & Text Message Scams
Criminals are continually developing new methods to trick people into sharing private information. Read along and learn how to stay one step ahead of scams and scammers. How to Identify a Legitimate Message from a Fraudulent One When scammers contact […]
How to Freeze Your Credit (and Why You Should)
You might get a scary letter or email saying your personal info was stolen in a data breach. It’s happened to millions of people—and it could happen again. In 2024, there were 2,850 data breaches that exposed info from more […]
Keep Your Files Safe: The Easy 3-2-1 Backup Rule
Imagine this: Your computer crashes, and you lose all your photos, important documents, and music. Scary, right? Here in Florida, we also have hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and more to worry about. Forget the dog. Here, the alligator ate my homework! […]
Got a data breach notice? Here’s what to do next.
Got a data breach notice? Here’s what to do next. If a company tells you your information was leaked in a breach, don’t panic. Follow these steps to protect yourself: 1. Check the company’s official updates 2. Change your password […]
JetKVM – Control nearly any computer remotely
“JetKVM is a fast, open-source KVM over IP solution for managing any computer, server, and workstations remotely. Handle boot failures, install new OSes, adjust BIOS settings or simply control the computer without needing to be physically present.” And it only […]
ShareX screen capture, file sharing and productivity tool
ShareX contains many useful and customizable tools. Many are easy to set up including ones for power users out there. It does much more than just screenshots. We think you’ll love the interface and the customization options. ShareX also includes […]
Cybersecurity Resources
Cybersecurity Resources by Station 2 Innovation & Spark Growth (February 2024 – Organized by Tech MacGyver https://techmacgyver.net/cybersecurity-resources/) Password/Passkey Managers – Bitwarden https://bitwarden.com/pricing/ (Free tier, open-source software with code often reviewed by independent researchers) – Password Safe https://pwsafe.org/ (Free and open-source […]
Dell & HP – Service Tags / Serial Numbers / Models via Command Prompt (CMD) or PowerShell
Need to know the service tag / product number of your Dell or HP? These are handy to check warranty statuses on manufacturer websites. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, we’ve seen higher degrees of remote support implemented out of necessity. In many cases […]